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A brief look at some of the key factors that make carbon fiber composites a viable alternative to traditional materials
2023-07-20
Nowadays, we find new uses for carbon fiber almost every day. These tiny filaments, which are currently available in a wide variety of functional shapes, have a diameter of one-tenth the thickness of a human hair. The fibers are processed into fabrics that can be used for molding subsequent molding processes and formed into tubes and sheets for construction, or as conventional threads for fiber wi...
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Design and Application of Carbon Fiber Composites in Furniture
2023-07-31
From the ancient Egyptian dynasty of more than 4,000 years B.C. until the second industrial revolution in Europe in the 19th century, the history of furniture is actually the history of wood. Modern furniture appeared in the late 19th century, relying on the two industrial revolution brought about by the leap in productivity, the furniture manufacturing industry in more than a century of developme...
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Technical Article: Difference between PA6 and PA66
2023-08-11
Polyamide resin, the English name for polyamide, PA for short, commonly known as nylon (Nylon). It is a macromolecular main chain repeating units containing amide groups in the polymer of the general term. Is the five engineering plastics in the production of the largest, most varieties, the most widely used varieties, and other polymer blends and alloys, etc., to meet different special requiremen...
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What are the forms of application of TPU materials in the automotive industry?
2023-08-11
TPU, full name Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, is a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber which is combined by the hard chain segments of ammonia ester reacting with isocyanate and the soft chain segments of polyester or polyether with each other in a block, there is no or very little cross-linking on the chemical structure, and the molecule is basically linear, but there exists a certain amount of physi...
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The secret of flame retardant PP - what you want to know are here
2023-08-30
Polypropylene (PP), as one of the five general-purpose plastics, has a wide range of applications in all walks of life, however, the flammable characteristics of PP also limits its application space, hindering the further development of PP materials, so the flame retardant modification of PP has been the focus of attention. Combustion process and mechanism of polymer materials Polymer materials ar...
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Application and Market Development Trends of Composite Materials in Marine and Offshore Fields
2023-10-17
Carbon fiber composites (CFRP) have good acoustic, magnetic and electrical properties: good wave and sound transmission and non-magnetic, so they can be used to improve the stealth performance of warships. The use of composite materials in the superstructure of the ship can not only reduce the weight of the hull, but also by embedding a frequency selection layer with filtering function in the sand...
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What is PET? Everything you wanted to know is here
2023-10-26
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) belongs to the polyester family. It is semi-crystalline when stable. It is recyclable and is resistant to impact, moisture, alcohol and solvents. It is one of the plastics that is an important part of everyday life. The polymer is used in the packaging, fabric and textile industries. It is also used in films to mold parts for automobiles, electronics and more. What...
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Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS): A Comprehensive Guide to High-Temperature Resistant Plastics
2023-10-26
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a high performance high temperature resistant engineering thermoplastic. It has a semi-crystalline structure and a unique combination of properties. They range from dimensional and thermal stability to high temperature and chemical resistance. Due to its excellent electrical insulation properties, it is suitable for electrical components. Learn more about this versat...
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK): The Complete Guide to Ultra-High Performance Engineering Plastics
2023-10-26
Polyetheretherketone, commonly abbreviated as PEEK, is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic that belongs to the polyketone family. It is known for its excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical properties. These properties make PEEK suitable for a wide range of applications. Uses include the aerospace, automotive, medical and electronics industries. But do you know what makes it unique com...
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Taking Stock of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene in Automotive Applications
2023-11-01
Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene (LGFPP) plastics are modified polypropylene composites containing glass fibers with a length of 10 to 25 mm, which are injection molded to form a three-dimensional structure, abbreviated as LGFPP. LGFPP is increasingly being used in automotive applications due to its excellent overall performance. Features and Benefits of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypr...
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Super material: Long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene
2023-12-12
In the world of plastics, there is a material that integrates environmental protection, strength, heat resistance and impact resistance, which is long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. This magical plastic mixture takes the strength, rigidity and heat resistance of ordinary polypropylene to a whole new level, making it ideal for many industries. 1. The characteristics of long glass fiber reinf...
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One of the five engineering plastics: Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
2023-12-14
Poly (butylene terephthalate) (PBT) is an excellent engineering material with excellent toughness, fatigue resistance, good heat resistance, good weather resistance, good electrical properties and low water absorption. Modified PBT material is to enhance its flame retardant modification, so as to improve its heat resistance, flame retardant, dimensional stability and modulus, used in automotive, e...
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