Suitable for use in audio components, housings, and industrial components with rotors or vibrating parts, Plastron LFT RA627P is a composite of polypropylene and regenerated, uninterrupted 30% long cellulose fibres that exhibits high strength and elasticity, according to Polyplastics.

The company added that its new grade offers 10% lower density than 30% short glass fibre reinforced PP while maintaining a similar flexural modulus. Its specific rigidity is higher than the 30% short fibre reinforced PP grade yet offers a large loss coefficient, meaning it has damping properties suitable for audio equipment components, Polyplastics said.

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The regenerated long cellulose fibres in the new grade reduce the carbon footprint by 30% compared with 30% short glass reinforced PP, the company said.

Polyplastics added that it is developing new grades made from recycled PP.