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How do I choose a resin when using long glass fiber composites?
2023-08-15
Composite materials are all combined by reinforcing fibers and a plastic material, the role of the resin in the composite material is crucial, the selection of the resin determines a series of characteristic process parameters, part of the mechanical properties and functionality (thermal properties, flammability, environmental resistance, etc.), the resin properties are also a key factor in recogn...
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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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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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Study on difference between Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber Composites and Thermoset Carbon Fiber Composites
2023-12-18
In recent years, lightweight materials have received a lot of attention in the manufacture of various industrial components, especially automotive and aerospace components. More specifically, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have paved a suitable path in successfully proving themselves as a viable alternative to heavy metal components. Conventional FRP is based on epoxy resins and reinfor...
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PEEK has become a hot trend for lightweight and excellent materials.
2024-01-02
Recently, PEEK material concept stocks continue to ferment. With new energy vehicles, robots, 3D printing and other new downstream requirements for lightweight enhancement, PEEK materials are expected to usher in explosive growth. 1. What is PEEK? PEEK, or polyether ether ketone, is a new semi-crystalline aromatic thermoplastic engineering plastic. Because its molecular chain contains a large numb...
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ABS Filled Fiber Compounds Performance Explanation
2024-01-24
Glass fiber is a very common material in the chemical industry, often used in the production of reinforced plastics or reinforced rubber. Due to Glass Fiber has high temperature resistance, flame retardant, corrosion resistance, heat insulation, high tensile strength, good insulation characteristics, raw materials after adding glass fiber can significantly improve the heat resistance and mechanica...
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Modified PP plastic materials in the field of home appliances
2024-01-24
HIPS and ABS are the first plastic materials used in household appliances, due to the high price of HIPS and ABS resin, the market has gradually developed PP(polypropylene) modified materials suitable for household appliance parts, and partially replaced HIPS and ABS resin in household appliance products with its advantages of low cost, light weight and good performance. Now the modified PP plasti...
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Application and development of thermoplastic composite materials in automobile body structural parts
2024-02-29
Abstract As an important means of transportation, cars play an important role in family travel. At this stage, with the improvement of people's quality of life and the higher pursuit of quality of life, there are new requirements for the performance of cars. In order to meet the needs of the public, automobile companies actively carry out car design and development, and constantly work hard in mat...
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LFT & SFT
2024-02-29
LFT is the product name for a family of long fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials for Injection Molding, Compression Molding and Extrusion applications. These materials differ from standard thermoplastic compounds in the length of the fiberglass in the pellets. Retention of fiber length in the finished part is key to the performance of LFT. The fiberglass is continuous within the pel...
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