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Improved long-fibre thermoplastic compounds

30 May 2009

PolyOne Corporation has developed OnForce™ LFT, a new range of long-fibre thermoplastic compounds which can retain their performance and properties across a temperature range from -20°C to 160°C.

The PolyOne compounds also have improved creep and fatigue performance, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and surface finish when compared to highly filled short-fibre products as well as other long-fibre thermoplastics, the company says.
PolyOne’s compounds are currently available in a range of base polymer/reinforcement combinations including polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA) 66, and thermoplastic urethane (TPU) resins combined with glass and/or carbon fibres. They are also available with specialized fibre loading levels, customized stabilization and additive packages and custom colours. Several grades now in development are based on engineering resins such as polypropylene adipate (PPA) and polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) for higher heat applications. The compounds can be processed on standard injection moulding machines.
They are suitable for applications such as automotive powertrain, under-the-hood (bonnet) and body components, and structural industrial applications such as housing pumps, brackets and structural components.
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