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the Future withNatural Fiber Composites
Molding
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Manufacturing
Plant Size:
Existing 9200 m2
(95,000 ft2)
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On-site Laboratory & Prototyping
Available for Customer Use
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Quality
Registered:
– ISO/TS 16949:2002
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Flexform®
Natural Fiber Composites
• Kenaf• Hemp• Jute
• Tossa• Mesta
• Polypropylene– Alternate
polymers• Polyester• Nylon
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• FlexForm® MT
• FlexForm® LD
• FlexForm® HD
Weights: 170 to 2400 grams/m2
Widths: Up to 3.2m (10.5 feet)
Weights: 300 to 5000 grams/m2
Widths: Up to 1.5m (5 feet)
Product Line Up
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Product Benefits
• Lamination• In-mold bonding of cover materials and secondary
attachments without adhesives• NO De-lamination, sag, or wrinkling
• Match Metal Molding• Consistency• Quality
• Flame Retardant• FMVSS 302
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Product Benefits
• Acoustical– Variable
• Fastener Retention– High Load Capability
• screws, staples, rosettes, etc.• Dimensionally Stable
– Not Affected by Heat or Humidity
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Product Benefits
• Significantly Less Weight• Improved fuel economy• Simplified handling
• Recyclable• Reuse of trim waste• $$ Savings $$• End-of-Life Recovery
• Environmentally Friendly• NO Harmful Chemicals• NO VOC Off-Gassing• Sustainable Resource
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Finished Component Costs
• Savings over existing technologies– Reduced capital investment
• Processing equipment• Tooling
– Reduced burden• Elimination of secondary operations• Elimination of costly adhesives• Lower cycle times
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Focus Market
• Automotive, heavy truck, and commercial interior trim– Door panels– Load floors– Pillars– Quarter panels– Rear package trays– Trunk liners– Overhead systems
(under development)
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Focus Market
• Office interiors– Partition panels– Ceiling tiles
Meets ASTM E84 Class A Requirements for Flame Spread and Smoke Generation
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Market Objective
• To provide a natural fiber based alternative to the commonly used glass mat in office interior panel applications that has a ‘Class A’ fire rating and that is also a drop in replacement on existing systems.
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Surface Burning Characteristics
• Specification– ASTM E84
• Class A Rating– Flame Spread Index = less then 20– Smoke Developed Index = 20
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Product Benefits
• Tack-able• Superior wear characteristics
• Structural Strength• Potential to reduce steel content• No need for backside reinforcements• Reduced damage and associated warranty costs
• Fastener Retention• Staples, tacks, screws• Mounting fasteners, Direct Paper flow add-ons
• Near White or Natural color options• Environmentally Friendly
• Sustainable resource• No harmful off-gassing
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• Commercial Farm Equipment• Absorbency Pads• Non-Commercial Aircraft Interiors• Erosion Control• Cargo Boxes/Highway Trailers• Carpet Cushion
Expanded Markets
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Future Value Added Processes
• Dry resinating for thermal set processing– High tensile modulus– High flexural modulus
• Pattern cut panels– Cutouts recycled
• Customer reduced trim waste costs– Reduced finish materials