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2008-04-01
Manufacturing News
Spartech debuts Extreme TPO sheet for consistent thermoforming Extreme TPO sheet provides high quality thermoforming results with superior properties and processing versus traditional materials.
Spartech Corporation, a leading producer of extruded plastic sheet, polymeric compounds, and engineered products, today announces its new Extreme* thermoplastic olefin (TPO) family of products, comprised initially of three grades: Extreme LG, Extreme HG, and Extreme D TPO sheet. These new sheet products address traditional TPO thermoforming challenges by avoiding problems caused by excessive sagging due to poor melt strength. Based on a proprietary new technology, Extreme TPO sheet provides consistent, high-quality thermoforming results with a wider processing window, increased performance, excellent aesthetics and lower processing costs. “Until now, chronic thermoforming inconsistencies have limited the potential
of TPOs,” said Michael Mahan, Marketing Product Development Manager, Spartech
Corporation. “With more reliable performance and higher quality than traditional
thermoplastic olefins, our Extreme TPO sheet products are opening the
door to new applications. This is particularly the case in replacing fiberglass
and metal in recreational vehicle (RV), bus, truck, and marine components
where excellent aesthetics, strength, chemical and UV resistance, durability,
and processing flexibility are required. In addition, due to improved
processing, Extreme TPO sheet delivers higher throughput and reduced waste.” New Spartech Extreme TPO sheet is a natural fit as manufacturers look to replace conventional materials. With lower specific gravity than fiberglass (1.12 vs. 1.80), Extreme TPO sheet products offer a light-weight alternative in vehicle components where weight-out is important. They also offer longer lasting weather resistance, excellent cold weather performance, and exceptional durability. Further, they are highly resistant to common cleaning agents and can be fastened without the use of a screw. Target applications include RV, bus, and truck roofs, fenders, doors and side walls, wheel wells, end caps, bumpers, fender skirts, and sleeper cabs. Spartech Extreme TPO sheet products are available worldwide. If you're an employer looking to fill a job opening, click here to find out about posting your job listing through Jobwerx.com. See all the Press Releases from Spartech sites. Read a recent article about -
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