Development of high stiff polypropylene foam as an alternative to existing polyethylene foam grades

Jake Kelly-Walley, Aldo Quaratino

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Abstract

The development of a high stiffness Polypropylene (PP) foam for use within the rotational moulding industry has been investigated by Matrix Polymers. The scope is to offer a stiffer and more advanced alternative to the current Polyethylene (PE) foams which are on the market. Matrix Polymers want to push the boundaries of current products and combine new technologies to produce a new material. Differing compositions of CBA (chemical blowing agents), various dry blends and compounds have been trialed alongside experiments into the CBA reaction time and expansion ratios. The availability of K-kord temperature logging equipment has been utilized alongside JUST RITE temperature labels, static oven machines and a rotational Ferry machine to develop the new material. All of the above has furthered understanding into the astonishing potential of this new material. Offering this product to the rotational moulding industry would be greatly beneficial to rotational moulders from around the world in a variety of applications, we understand the limits of rotational moulding are the lack of suitable polymers. This is something that Matrix continues to challenge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Annual Technical Conference for Plastic Professionals, SPE ANTEC 2020
PublisherSociety of Plastics Engineers
Pages48-55
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9781713821182
Publication statusPublished - 28 May 2020
EventAnnual Technical Conference for Plastic Professionals - virtual, online
Duration: 30 Mar 202005 May 2020
http://toc.proceedings.com/57059webtoc.pdf

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Technical Conference for Plastic Professionals
Abbreviated titleANTEC 2020
Period30/03/202005/05/2020
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