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Glass fibers (GF) are the reinforcement agent most used in polypropylene (PP) based composites, as they have good balance between properties and costs.
However, their final properties are mainly determined by the strength and stability of the polymer-fiber interphase.
Glass-fiber-reinforced polypropylene compounds (PPGF Plastic) deliver improved strength, structural rigidity and dimensional stability in applications.
The key performance in glass-reinforced polypropylene compounds is delivered by the efficacy of formulation design and polymer fiber interphase.
Glass fibers are a very versatile class of materials. They are used extensively as a reinforcement fiber for polymeric resins such as epoxy and unsaturated polyester.
Global long glass fiber Reinforced polypropylene market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Sabic launches new short-glass fibre-filled PP compounds with enhanced performance for automotive structural applications.
Sabic introduced Sabic PP compound G3430X and Sabic PP compound G3440X grades, two new short-glass fibre-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds offering enhanced performance and processing for demanding automotive under-hood, exterior and interior applications.
The two advanced grades surpass high-performing standard short-glass fibre materials in melt flow, tensile and flexural strength, and flexural modulus.
Sabic PP compound G3430X and G3440X grades give customers new opportunities to raise the performance bar for automotive structural components such as brackets, seat structures and centre consoles.
Furthermore, thanks to their thin-wall capability, both materials can be used to design parts with lower mass and weight.
“Sabic’s world-class development capabilities and dedication to continuous portfolio improvement have yielded these two exceptional materials, which can empower automotive customers to significantly increase the performance of end applications,” said Abdullah Al-Otaibi, general manager, ETP & Market Solutions, Sabic.
“The launch of these new Sabic PP compounds is an excellent example of our proactive response to customers’ emerging needs.
We have set new industry benchmarks for robust performance and thin-wall capabilities in short glass fibre polypropylene, providing critical advantages in the face of escalating automotive requirements.”
