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PlastiComp in the News
As an industry leader in long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite technology, we are continuously engaged in research and development to create new high-performance materials that let our partners succeed.
Learn about our technology advancements and industry involvement in these announcements.
Innovation News
New High Flow Long-Fiber Thermoplastic Composite Compounds From PlastiComp
PlastiComp’s proprietary high flow formulas enable molders to achieve cycle time reductions up to 25% along with injection pressure reductions of up to 40% in thin wall parts (less than 0.100”). Flow lengths in thin wall parts can also be increased by as much as 30% (based on spiral flow data).
read morePlastiComp Adds Long Fiber Thermoplastic Pipes, Beams, and Profiles to Portfolio
PlastiComp has installed and commissioned a patent-pending manufacturing line for extruding Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) pipes, beams, and other structural profiles. The crosshead profile-dies used are designed to co-extrude fiber tows or unidirectional tapes as continuous axial reinforcement in the extruding profile.
read morePlastiComp Increases Capacity and Capability
PlastiComp Inc. has increased production capacity with the installation of a new long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compounding line. The new line will increase capacity approximately five million pounds per year.
read morePlastiComp Introduces Translucent Long Fiber Compound For Structural Applications
PlastiComp is thrilled to announce a compounding breakthrough in a translucent, long-fiber reinforced compound. “Molded structural parts with translucent qualities lead to unique applications that require strength and optical transparency,” per Eric Wollan, Chief Operating Officer.
read moreLong Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Pellets Composites and Technology Company, PlastiComp, Expands Again
PlastiComp, Inc. has completed expansions at two manufacturing sites in Winona, Minnesota. The LFT pellet production plant has added 6000 square feet of floor space and added two additional truck loading docks. Two rail sidings to the plant site are also being installed.
read morePlastiComp LFT Compounds for EMI Shielding
PlastiComp, Inc., has formulated long-fiber thermoplastic materials (LFT) that provide up to 70 dB shielding in the megahertz and higher frequency ranges. These materials were developed for parts and enclosures in consumer electronics.
read moreEvents & People
Composites World Article Highlights PlastiComp Customer
An article in the March 2016 issue of Composites World magazine features Piranha Propellers who uses PlastiComp’s Complēt MT long glass fiber reinforced composite to produce composite motorboat propellers.
read moreAppliance Design Article on Advantages of Reinforced Polymers
An article on long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites authored by Eric Wollan, PlastiComp’s Technology Director, is featured in the July 2015 issue of Appliance Design magazine.
read morePlastiComp's Capabilities
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Design & Analysis
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Processing & Forming
Quickly develop and maximizie long fiber’s benefits
LFT Solutions
PlastiComp extends long fiber technology to achieve unique material solutions
Complēt Long Glass Fiber
Structural performance in polymers form PP to PEEK
Complēt MT
Ultra durable for demanding applications
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber
Reduce weight or obtain higher performance
Complēt Hybrid
Cost effectively adopt carbon fiber performance
Multifunctional Composites
Combine reinforcement with functional performance
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