Asamhi Kasei North America, a manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic composites, introduces Thermylene P11. Thermylene P11 is a next-generation family of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites. This material has unprecedented strength and extends the performance range of conventional glass-reinforced PP designs. , Provides raw materials for thin-wall molding of automotive interior parts and exterior parts.
The new generation of chemically-coupled glass-filled polypropylene materials has a 40% increase in tensile strength measured at 80°C and 120°C compared to conventional glass-filled polypropylene.
The Thermylene P11 series offers 30%, 40% and 50% glass loading for the product due to the coupling of pp compounds. It still has the highest tensile strength without sacrificing other performance properties. It reportedly provides the best performance. Balancing, and helping thin-wall molding for a variety of applications. Vive Apte, application development engineer at Asahi Kasei North America, said: 'Thermylene P11 Series is a step-by-step improvement that enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to adjust The necessary performance does not have to worry about any compromise improvements.
Compared to conventional glass-filled PP, the tensile strength measured by Thermylene P11 at 80°C and 120°C is increased by 40%. The bending modulus of Thermylene P11 GF40% is 10,000 MPa, tensile strength is 125 MPa, and heat Deformation temperature is 155°C.
The new generation of Thermylene P11 series compounds have higher tensile strength at high temperatures, higher room temperature tensile properties and higher fatigue and creep resistance than the previous generation material series Thermylene P10. Due to Thermylene P11 3-10 melt flow can achieve thin-wall molding - especially suitable for customer needs. Thermylene P11 PP compounds can also be processed at lower temperatures and higher filling rates, thus saving energy and cycle time. Due to the high tensile and The flexural modulus feature allows for a thinner wall thickness in new designs. Due to the high fluidity of the material, parts can be filled more efficiently, thus reducing porosity/voids.
Asahi Kasei is aiming at a series of structural components for the automotive and appliance markets. In the automotive interior segment, key applications include door modules, center consoles, load floors and instrument panels. Under-hood automotive components include fan housings, battery trays, front-end modules And grille shutters. In household appliances, Thermlyene P11 is suitable for dryer parts exposed to heat, such as lint trays.
Asahi Kasei has a strong interest in new glass-filled PP compounds. Currently major OEMs and grading suppliers are conducting material evaluations on this material.