Owens Corning introduces Performax SE4849 Type 30 roving for Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Polypropylene (LFT-PP)

摘要

OWENS Corning (NYSE: OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber products for composite systems, announced the launch of its new Performax SE4849 Type 30 roving at the JEC Europe 2014 show and conferences. The Performax SE4849 roving is specially designed and engineered for long fiber reinforced thermoplastic polypropylene (LFT-PP), providing performance and productivity benefits to customers. Initially considered a commodity, polypropylene (PP) is now considered one of the most versatile resins in the marketplace, providing a compelling alternative to engineered plastics and traditional materials such as steel and aluminum in a variety of automotive applications. Among the key attributes of polypropylene are weight reduction and cost savings.