OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
High Strength at Lower Weight When Compared to Metal
OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composites provide extremely high stiffness and good impact resistance over a wide temperature performance range for metal replacement and other structural applications where high strength-to-weight ratio is key. Using long glass fiber reinforcement in these formulations is an economical way to achieve a very strong thermoplastic solution that can be used for a variety of applications via injection molding.
In addition to high strength and impact performance, these products also perform well with cyclical fatigue and have a boost in performance for long term creep resistance. The long glass fiber reinforcement also achieves great dimensional stability to depend on in assemblies.
OnForce formulations offer a reliable solution for demanding applications in transportation, industrial and outdoor markets. Additive technologies such as custom color, lubrication and UV performance enhancement are also available for further customization.
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Benefits
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Great impact resistance
- Economical solution for metal replacement
- Retains performance across wide temperature range
- Can be processed on standard injection molding machines
| Technical Property | Test Method | LGF20-PP | LGF30-PP | LGF40-PP | LGF50-PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1.23 | 1.33 |
| Tensile Strength (psi) | ASTM D638 | 13,200 | 15,300 | 17,500 | 20,000 |
| Tensile Modulus (psi) | ASTM D638 | 650,000 | 890,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | ASTM D790 | 18,500 | 23,100 | 27,000 | 33,000 |
| Flexural Modulus (psi) | ASTM D790 | 570,000 | 760,000 | 1,100,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Notched Izod Impact (ft-lb/in) | ASTM D256 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Unnotched Izod Impact (ft-lb/in) | ASTM D4812 | 14.7 | 15.3 | 16.5 | 18.4 |