Evonik presents PMMA-based WPC

Mix with one of the most weather-resistant polymers shows great strengths

The polymer used in wood plastics composites (WPC) is usually PP or PVC. But Evonik Industries has worked with Reifenhäuser to develop a PMMA-based Plexiglas Wood brand.

The new material is compounded and extruded into 50-75% reinforced WPC profiles on a Reifenhäuser direct extrusion line.

… Full Text: www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=1323252835

Tags: innovation award, adhesion additives, flexural modulus, WPC Congress, natural fibers

Source

European Plastics News, 2011-12-07.

Supplier

Evonik Industries AG
nova-Institut GmbH
Reifenhäuser EXTRUSION Technology GmbH & Co. KG

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