- ArtPYLEN® modified polypropylene (PP)
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- ArtPYLEN® modified polypropylene (PP)
ArtPYLEN® polypropylene is a versatile material with a wide range of modifications. It is often underestimated as a technical material, but in many applications it can replace more expensive and heavier materials.
Advantages:
– low price, low density
– low water absorption (<0,2%)
– high chemical resistance
– very good dielectric properties (insulative properties)
– versatility of base polymer (from high stiffness homopolymers to high impact copolymers)
– wide range of melt flow index MFI
– low processing temperatures
– drying before processing is not required
– can be well protected against UV radiation (up to 10 year continuous outdoor work)
– can be modified to obtain permanent anti-electrostatic effect
– in many applications PP reinforced with 30-40% of glass fiber can replace PA6 with glass fiber
– low water absorption (<0,2%)
– high chemical resistance
– very good dielectric properties (insulative properties)
– versatility of base polymer (from high stiffness homopolymers to high impact copolymers)
– wide range of melt flow index MFI
– low processing temperatures
– drying before processing is not required
– can be well protected against UV radiation (up to 10 year continuous outdoor work)
– can be modified to obtain permanent anti-electrostatic effect
– in many applications PP reinforced with 30-40% of glass fiber can replace PA6 with glass fiber
Limitations:
– relatively low maximum working temperature (continuous work up to 100°C, instant work up to 140°C)
– difficult to achieve V-0 flame retardant class (possible but expensive)
ArtPYLEN® PP plastics contain lubricating (release) agent and antioxidants for processing stabilization. Most types can be colored in mass and subjected to following modification:
UV – protected against UV radiation
HR – protected against high temperature
LIST OF ArtPYLEN® PLASTICS: (contains typical plastics, it is not full offer)
PP FILLED WITH MINERALS (download)
- ArtPYLEN HP 10TA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 10% talc
- ArtPYLEN HP 15TA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 15% talc
- ArtPYLEN HP 20TA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 20% talc
- ArtPYLEN HP 30TA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 30% talc
- ArtPYLEN HP 40TA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 40% talc
- ArtPYLEN HP 20CA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 20% chalk (calcium carbonate)
- ArtPYLEN HP 30CA - Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer with 30% chalk (calcium carbonate)
PP REINFORCED WITH GLASS FIBER (download)