Using LFT reinforcements in thermoplastic composite processes enables molders to produce structural or semi-structural parts, compounding the fiber glass in-line with injection or compression molding techniques. Two methods of using this technology are G-LFT and D-LFT.
G-LFT (Granular Long-Fiber Technology)
The G-LFT process incorporates fiber glass rovings into an impregnation center with any of dozens of available base polymers. After the glass is incorporated with the resin, the compound is cooled and then pulled into a chopper that cuts it into pellets. The benefits of G-LFT include enhanced mechanical properties, improved fatugue performance as well as high impact resistance. This process accommodates industrial, automotive, health-care and consumer applications.
D-LFT (Direct Long-Fiber Technology)
In-line or direct compounding of LFT enables processors to take advantage of a “one-step” process in which the resin, fiber glass and additives are directly integrated into the molding or part-extrusion process. It achieves cost, time and processing savings by integrating the compounding step into the final parts molding process. The final composite then exhibits exceptional mechanical properties because fiber integrity and length are maintained better than in traditional thermoplastic processes. PPG's TufRov fiber glass offers optimum processing and maximum performance for D-LFT processes.
Long-Fiber Technology Data Sheets:
North America
| Product |
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Data
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TufRov®
4510 |
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| 4588 |
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| 4599 |
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Europe
| Product |
Download
Data
Sheet |
TufRov®
4510 |
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| 4588 |
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| 4599 |
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| 4810 |
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| 4854 |
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