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News Release from: Polymer Group | Subject: PGI substrates
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 April 2007
Recycled substrates make automotive
components
PGI's new substrates provide a barrier to absorb sound and reduce noise in the interior compartment of a vehicle by 25 to 30%.
Polymer Group (PGI) has released new substrates for mouldable automotive components made from recyclable materials that improve acoustics in vehicles Used in trunk and wheel well liners, the substrates made from recyclable polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) provide a barrier to absorb sound and reduce noise in the interior compartment of a vehicle by 25 to 30%
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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PGI developed a one-step manufacturing process that combines the recycled materials with a top virgin-facing material, integrating both through layering and needlepunching.
This one-step process, and the use of recyclable materials, produce a more cost-effective product.
The company also has the capability to incorporate colours specified by OEMs and Tier I automotive suppliers during this process.
The colour-specified face fibres ensure weather and abrasion resistance to pass all OEM stringent specifications.
Additives for UV protection can be engineered into the polymer for open trunk applications where sun exposure will occur.
The materials are currently being used in domestic vehicles and are now available commercially.
"This new value-added substrate is an innovative solution that meets the growing demand for improved acoustics in all vehicle categories and makes of cars", said Don Bokshan, PGI's Automotive Sales and Marketing Director.
"Not only does this product deliver improved acoustical performance desired by consumers, and being specified by auto makers, it also is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional re-inforced plastic, providing another benefit".
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