Basalt Fiber Reinforced Composites Added to PlastiComp’s Complēt Long Fiber Product Portfolio
Winona, Minnesota (PRWEB) June 19, 2014 -- PlastiComp, Inc., a global leader in long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) materials and technologies, announced that it has introduced a line of basalt fiber reinforced LFT composites. These new long fiber products offer a significant increase in performance over short basalt fiber filled materials and are available in multiple resins matrices with 30-60% by weight fiber loadings.
“During development of these new basalt LFT’s, we saw across the board increases in mechanical properties that were as much as 40% higher than chopped fiber grades,” said Eric Wollan, business development manager at PlastiComp. “That is a huge boost which makes PlastiComp’s long fiber variants a serious contender for those considering basalt.”
“As an innovator in long fiber composite development, PlastiComp is always examining new additives and processes,” said Wollan. “We have had interest from the automotive and construction industries for basalt fiber materials because of its ability to resist corrosion.”
Derived from volcanic rock, the beneficial characteristics of basalt fiber include excellent corrosion resistance, high abrasion resistance, and inherent fire resistance. Basalt fiber is known for retaining its performance at cold temperatures and for not being degraded by UV or electromagnetic radiation. It has uses in marine environments, concrete contact, and underground applications because of its high corrosion resistance.
For more information on PlastiComp’s LFT products and technologies, please call +1 507-858-0330, e-mail info(at)plasticomp(dot)com, or visit their website at http://www.plasticomp.com.
About PlastiComp
PlastiComp, Inc. focuses on developing and providing long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite technologies to partners worldwide. These include ready-to-process reinforced LFT (long fiber thermoplastic) pelletized compounds, along with process development and manufacturing equipment licensing for LFT pultrusion, in-line D-LFT (direct long fiber thermoplastic) Pushtrusion™, and in-line D-GMT™ (direct glass mat thermoplastic) technologies. PlastiComp’s injection moldable Complēt® LFT composite compounds are available as standard and custom formulations in resins from polypropylene to PEEK.
Kirk Fratzke, PlastiComp, Inc., http://www.plasticomp.com, +1 5074740197, [email protected]
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