3B solutions for sustainable thermoplastics0 pages

3B and the Thermoplastic Market

increasingly replaced traditional materials

Partnering with our customers, we develop

such as metals, wood and concrete in vari-

tomorrow’s sustainable solutions. With this

ous industries, i.e. Automotive, Electrics

sustainability vision in mind, our ambition is

& Electronics, Building, Appliances &

to be the thermoplastic reinforcement global

Powertools, Industrial Engineering, Sport

leader, the wind energy solution provider and

& Leisure, … Their lightweight, attractive

the business development partner for innova-

cost/performance ratio, easy colorability,

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Over the last 60 years, thermoplastic has

tive composite applications.

efficient processing and chemical resistance
make thermoplastics today’s materials of

The life of a thermoplastic composite part is

choice, whatever we do – drive, work, cook,

becoming increasingly challenging. This calls

communicate, play or relax.

for the development of new materials with
extremely durable and versatile properties.

The economical development of emerging

3B offers a complete range of products for:

countries and the threat of climate change

•t Extrusion and injection-molding

are behind a major drive towards more

•t Long Fibre Thermoplastic (LFTP)

intensive use of thermoplastics around the
world. The focus is not only on creating clean

By combining 3B glass fibre products with

and recyclable materials but also on increas-

an appropriate resin matrix system, superior

ing part lifetime through higher mechanical

performances and attractive mechanical/

performances, integrating end-of-life manage-

physical functionalities can be engineered into

ment and reducing number of parts thanks to

the composite to address the needs of various

modular assembly.

3B solutions
for sustainable
thermoplastics

markets and applications. These include:
•t Tensile and flexural resistance

At 3B, we strongly believe that innovation
in glass reinforcement is vital to address the
challenges of the reduction of CO2 emissions,

•t Dimensional stability over a wide
temperature range

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•t Control of the molded part shrinkage

energy use efficiencies and long service life

•t Thermal stability

and to contribute to the development of this

•t Hydrolysis resistance

fascinating thermoplastic segment.

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the 3B solutions for the Thermoplastic Market

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in the selection of a reinforcement. The information contained in this publication is based on actual laboratory data
and eld test experience. We believe this information to be
reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user’s
process or assume any liability arising out of its use or per-

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herein, agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing any
application to determine its suitability before committing
to production. It is important for the user to determine the
properties of its own commercial compounds when using
this or any other reinforcement.

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