Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are highly customizable structural panels that are stiff, strong, and lightweight. Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.

This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications. These tapes and laminates combined high strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins to help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance. The solution increased loading per square foot and provided a moisture and debris barrier, and because they are thermoplastic, these CFRTP materials can be more easily recycled compared to alternative materials.

This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications. These tapes and laminates combined high strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins to help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance. The solution increased loading per square foot and provided a moisture and debris barrier, and because they are thermoplastic, these CFRTP materials can be more easily recycled compared to alternative materials.

This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications. These tapes and laminates combined high strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins to help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance. The solution increased loading per square foot and provided a moisture and debris barrier, and because they are thermoplastic, these CFRTP materials can be more easily recycled compared to alternative materials.

Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are highly customizable structural panels that are stiff, strong, and lightweight. Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.

Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are highly customizable structural panels that are stiff, strong, and lightweight. Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.

Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are highly customizable structural panels that are stiff, strong, and lightweight. Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.

Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) or Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) or Long Fiber Composite is a fiber reinforced injection moldable thermoplastic material. Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are formulated to provide superior physical properties for structural applications. Long Fiber Thermoplastic Technology

A compounding extruder connected to the impregnation die functions as a melt pump feeding molten thermoplastic polymer into the process.  Pellet length can be varied from 6 mm (0.25 inch) to 48 mm (2.0 inches) depending on thermoplastic composite forming process requirements.  Learn about Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT)

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