Loading ...With summer in full swing, many children are taking the opportunity of their increased free time and playing to their heart’s content. In the world of composites, however, there’s no time for fooling around, and these new products are indicative of that mindset.
The Hirxch Group launched a new generation of composite transport pallets
The Hirsch Group is launching a new generation of composite transport pallets designed to be a lightweight alternative to traditional wood pallets. Engineers at Hirsch used BASF styrene butadiene copolymer Styroflex 2G66 as a toughness modifier for the HIPS (High-impact polystyrene) film that protects the lightweight core of the new pallets against damage. In order to minimize the weight of their new plastic pallet, Hirsch developed a rigid and strong core made of expanded polystyrene for this standard transport structure. The one to two-millimeter 2G66 skin is designed to wrap the pallet tightly and withstand damage daily routine of logistical operations. The company says the product that weighs up to 75 percent less than wooden pallets or solid plastic pallets.
Coats aren’t too common in the summer – unless you’re referring to material surfaces. Mikron Industries launched its new SuperCoat window coating for composite window and door manufacturers, especially those competing in the replacement market. The new coating technology features a patented durable color coating system, which is vacuum-applied and cured by ultraviolet light. The company says its system offers a color surface that is eight times harder than paint, and is also a much more environmentally sensitive system than paint since it is a zero volatile organic compound (VOC) technology. The technology is only available to Mikron’s partners producing PVC, composite or fiberglass window and door profiles.
The next time you’re cruising on your motorcycle, you may want to ride composites style with a helmet from Davida. Its new Ninety Two model is a lightweight helmet weighing just over 2.43 pounds. The small-profile helmet has been manufactured to the highest quality control required by British Safety Standard certification BS 6658: 1985 Type B. made with a fiberglass composite shell reinforced with Kevlar, a polystyrene shock absorption liner with additional protection around the ears and a detachable washable fabric interior lining, the Davida Ninety Two is designed to combine safety with style. The Ninety Two comes in one shell size and two helmet sizes: Small (54-56) and Medium (56-58).
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