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Thermylene

Thermylene

ImageAsahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.'s ThermyleneŽ Chemically Coupled Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylenes encompass a family of thermoplastic products that employ chemically grafted polymer additives. These enhance the adhesion between the glass fiber reinforcement and the polypropylene matrix. This "chemical coupling" of the reinforcement to the polymer improves the transfer of load induced stress from the polypropylene to the glass fibers. The glass fibers thereby provide increased load bearing ability to molded parts.

The enhanced adhesion between the glass fiber reinforcement and the polypropylene matrix of Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.'s ThermyleneŽ resins yields a comprehensive product line with:

Key Attributes:
  • Superior Strength and Stiffness
  • Improved Elevated Temperature Performance
  • Higher Creep Resistance
  • Enhanced Toughness
  • Chemical resistance
  • Great cost performance vs. engineered resins

Cost-saving Solutions

These attributes combined with polypropylene's inherent qualities of chemical resistance, light weights, and process ability result in the lowest cost engineered resin in the world.


THERMYLENEŽ (Chemically Coupled Polypropylene compounds/Reinforced Thermoplastic composites) APPLICATIONS

Features
Glass / Mineral Polypropylene
Automotive
Sun roof rails
Fan shrouds
Air cleaners
Battery boxes
Air induction components
Battery trays
Blower wheels
Light housings
Shifter bases
Interior consoles
Arm rests
Electrical and Industrial
Pool and spa pumps and filters
Small engine covers
Air filter housings
Cooling fans
Screens
Lawn mower handles
Rotors and rotary sprinklers
Large agricultural tractors
Roof liners
Toilet risers
Cam stack timers
Mineral and Specialty Blower wheels
HVAC
Flush valves
Pump bases