3A Composites GmbH

Alusingenplatz 1, 78224 Singen
Germany

Telephone +49 7731 941-0
info@3AComposites.com

http://www.3AComposites.com

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Location

Hall 8a / G36

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Our range of products

Product categories

01 Raw materials, auxiliaries
01.01 Thermoplastics
01.01.003 Acrylic glass (s. PMMA)

Acrylic glass (s. PMMA)

CRYLUX®
PERSPEX®
CRYLON®
AKRYLON®

4 Products

01 Raw materials, auxiliaries
01.01 Thermoplastics
01.01.085 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

LUMEX®
HIPEX®

2 Products

02 Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics
02.04 Product groups
02.04.001 Semi finished products
02.04.001.01 Semi finished products of acryl-nitrile-butadiene (ABS)

Semi finished products of acryl-nitrile-butadiene (ABS)

ATHLONExtrusions® ABS
ATHLONExtrusions® PMMA/ABS

2 Products

02 Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics
02.04 Product groups
02.04.001 Semi finished products
02.04.001.04 Semi finished products of polycarbonate (PC)

Semi finished products of polycarbonate (PC)

IMEPX®
IMEPX® MULTIWALL

2 Products

02 Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics
02.04 Product groups
02.04.001 Semi finished products
02.04.001.06 Semi finished products of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)

Semi finished products of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)

ATHLONExtrusions® PMMA/ABS

1 Product

02 Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics
02.04 Product groups
02.04.001 Semi finished products
02.04.001.07 Semi finished products of polypropylene (PP)

Semi finished products of polypropylene (PP)

ATHLONExtrusions® PP+

1 Product

02 Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics
02.04 Product groups
02.04.001 Semi finished products
02.04.001.08 Semi finished products of polystyrene (PS)

Semi finished products of polystyrene (PS)

POLYCASA® PS
POLYCASA® HIPS
ATHLONExtrusions® HIPS
SMART-X®

4 Products

02 Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics
02.04 Product groups
02.04.001 Semi finished products
02.04.001.11 Semi finished products of polyvinylchloride (PVC)

Semi finished products of polyvinylchloride (PVC)

FOREX®
FOAMALITE®

2 Products

Our products

Product category: Acrylic glass (s. PMMA)

CRYLUX®

Acrylic glass is the perfect choice when it comes to looks because of its high transparency, resistance and UV stability. CRYLUX® is one of the optically strongest plastic sheets in this group. Manufactured from cast polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), it is versatile and can be used for company signs, shop fittings, individual items of furniture and in the building industry. The product provides perfect transparency for displays and lively, intense colours for visual communication. It also encourages the attractive expression of form because it is easy to work with using most techniques.
The assortment of colours goes from gloss grade (CRYLUX® Argenta) through glowing fluorescent colours (CRYLUX® Neon) to matte, non-reflective surfaces (CRYLUX® Design). A whole palette of colours in opaque, matte, transparent and translucent finishes is available. Customer-specific colour ideas can be manufactured on request.
There are also product variants suited to the requirements of particular applications: CRYLUX® Beauté with enhanced resistance to chemicals, CRYLUX® Anti-Bacteria with antimicrobial and fungicidal protection and CRYLUX® Lumina, Optima and Vision, which are specially formulated to be used with LED lighting or as projection walls.

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Applications
Construction, Displays, Consumer Goods, Furniture

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Colored, Shiny, Acid resistant, Alkali resistant, Antimicrobial

Product category: Acrylic glass (s. PMMA)

PERSPEX®

PERSPEX® acrylic sheet is a most useful material in the workshop because it can be used to make precision engineering components for both domestic and industrial products. Typical applications include signs, glazing, safety screening, roof-lighting, furniture, lighting fittings and a great many industrial parts. Perspex® is manufactured in two forms; cast and extruded sheet.

PERSPEX® cast sheet is available in a wide range of thicknesses and colours, including blocks, colours and surface patterns.

Some differences exist between PERSPEX® cast and PERSPEX® XT (extruded) properties arising from
their molecular structure and this can be reflected in their fabrication behaviour. These differences are highlighted where appropriate in the handbook. Otherwise, fabrication behaviour may be assumed to be very similar for both products.

Outstanding Properties of PERSPEX®

Exceptional light transmission with virtually no colour bias - even in thick blocks.
Excellent resistance to outdoor weathering.
A high gloss, hard surface
High tensile strength and rigidity
Lightweight
Good resistance to impact
Easy to clean
Easily thermoformable
Excellent environmental credentials

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Applications
Household Goods, Industrial

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Shiny, Scratch resistant, Solid, Wear resistant

Product category: Acrylic glass (s. PMMA)

CRYLON®

CRYLON® are large-format acrylic glass sheets with brilliant clarity and very good optical characteristics and outstanding colour reproduction which comes in various transparencies. CRYLON® can be shaped and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Very good weather and age resistance
Resistant to foodstuffs and free from toxic substances or heavy metals
Available in anti-reflective, opal, colored and opaque finish
Easily recyclable
The impact resistant CRYLON® 610, CRYLON® 620 and CRYLON® 630 variants are notable for their outstanding mechanical characteristics and excellent impact toughness.
Manufactured in compliance with ISO 7823-2

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Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Colored, Solid

Product category: Acrylic glass (s. PMMA)

AKRYLON®

AKRYLON® are large-format acrylic glass sheets with brilliant clarity and very good optical characteristics which come in various transparencies. AKRYLON® can be shaped and is extremely suited to both indoor and outdoor use.

Good optical characteristics
Brilliant transparency with excellent colour
Qualitatively high-value surfaces
Very good weather and age resistance
High surface stability and resistance
Can be used for contact with foodstuffs
Good recyclability

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Applications
Building, Protection (field, greenhouse)

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Protection

Product category: Semi finished products of polystyrene (PS)

POLYCASA® PS

POLYCASA® PS represents extruded crystal polystyrene sheets, offering solutions for many indoor applications. Thanks to the extrusion process numerous colours and designs are available apart from the transparent, non-reflective and opal-white standard product.

Good optical characteristics and gloss surface
High translucency (min 88% wavelength 500 nm, thickness 3 mm)
Affordable price
Low density (1,05 ρ)
Good resistance to chemicals and high stability

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Applications
Interior

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Colored, Shiny, Solid

Product category: Semi finished products of polystyrene (PS)

POLYCASA® HIPS

POLYCASA® HIPS is a rubber modified polystyrene sheet that has improved impact strength and is easy to mould and cut to size. The product is available with either a matt finish on both sides or a matt finish on one side, and glossy surface on the other.

Outstanding surface quality
Excellent impact resistance at low temperatures
Suitable for hot line bending
Level surface, with optional matte or gloss structure
Outstanding printability
Excellent electrical insulating properties
Suitable for use with food products (excluding UV version)
Fulfils fire safety requirement UL Standard 94HB

Also available:

Sheets for special applications, e.g.
UV-treated versions: improved colour stability and impact resistance
Environmental stress cracking resistant (ESCR) versions
Freon-resistant versions for the refrigeration industry
Corona-treated versions (process for increasing surface tension)

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Applications
White goods/large appliances

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Colored, Shiny, Printed/Decorated, Structured, Solid

Product category: Semi finished products of polycarbonate (PC)

IMEPX®

IMPEX® stands for a wide range of large-format, virtually unbreakable extruded polycarbonate sheets with very good optical and mechanical properties. The product range comprises a variety of different surfaces, variants and structures. The high quality sheets have a very good weathering resistance as well as an excellent impact strength. IMPEX® provides solutions for a large number of indoor and outdoor applications.

Excellent optical properties
Easy to fabricate
Exceptional performance at both low and high temperatures (from -40 °C to +135 °C)
Virtually unbreakable in normal use
IMPEX® UVP with a both-sides co-extruded UV protective layer, especially suitable for outdoor

IMPEX® HC
UV-protected polycarbonate sheets with a one- or both sides abrasion resistant coating, which makes them especially suitable for flat indoor and outdoor applications. Thanks to this special hard coating, the sheets are less sensitive against scratches and have a higher resistance to many chemicals and solvents. Typically used for machine glazing, safety glazing, safety screens and partition walls – wherever the classical properties of a polycarbonate sheet is required in combination with additional abrasion- and chemical resistance. In terms of processing, IMPEX® HC can be used mostly in the same way as IMPEX® in its standard version. Due to the special surface coating, however, IMPEX® HC is not suitable for hot and cold bending.

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Applications
Exterior, Interior, Structural Parts

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Scratch resistant, High Strength, Acid resistant, Alkali resistant, Wear resistant

Product category: Semi finished products of polycarbonate (PC)

IMEPX® MULTIWALL

IMPEX® MULTIWALL is a range of polycarbonate sheets - as clear as glass but stronger and more resistant to impact.

In fact IMPEX® MULTIWALL is virtually unbreakable.
Light, strong, weatherproof, and insulating against heat and cold, this material has a long working life and carries a 10 year warranty against yellowing.
So, it's no wonder IMPEX® MULTIWALL is seen as an attractive sheet for use as roofing, cladding and glazing in construction, agriculture, industry and DIY.

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Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Scratch resistant, High Strength, Wear resistant

Product category: Semi finished products of acryl-nitrile-butadiene (ABS)

ATHLONExtrusions® ABS

ABS is an engineering thermoplastic material with excellent impact strength used in areas where toughness and durability are of key importance. Produced in an infinite range of colours, finishes and textures. Excellent processability with a wide thermoforming temperature window. There are a very wide range of grades available to suit a multitude of applications.

Superior impact strength
Toughness
Easy processability
Improved chemical resistance
Infinite colours
Complete range of matt levels
Low MOQ’s

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Product category: Semi finished products of acryl-nitrile-butadiene (ABS), Semi finished products of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)

ATHLONExtrusions® PMMA/ABS

PMMA/ABS is a multi-layer, combination of PMMA co-extruded on high impact ABS. The benefits of this construction include an excellent A-face finish in a range of matt levels. Properties included within the range include superior scratch resistance, improved chemical resistance and excellent UV stability. These grades are all offered in an extremely wide variety of colours including metallics, pearlescent colours and a “FX” range. Easy processing during thermoforming and fabrication in all grades except the furniture products.

High impact strength
Extremely good UV stability
Improved scratch resistance
Good chemical resistance
Easy processability
Infinite colours and effects
Wide array of textures and finishes

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Target Products
Complex Geometry, Colored, Scratch resistant, Solid, Acid resistant, Alkali resistant, Wear resistant

Product category: Semi finished products of polystyrene (PS)

ATHLONExtrusions® HIPS

HIPS is a versatile, economic, solid thermoplastic characterised by its ease of processing in flat sheet and thermoforming applications. It is available in an infinite range of opaque colours including special effects such as pearlescent, metallic and FX and can be extruded in gloss or matt, the latter in a variety of surface textures.

Economical
Versatile
Easy processing
Infinite colours
Small MOQ’s
Easily recycled

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Target Products
Film/Sheet, Colored, Shiny, Printed/Decorated, Structured

Product category: Semi finished products of polypropylene (PP)

ATHLONExtrusions® PP+

Talc-filled PP is an extremely high impact alternative to traditional styrenic engineering plastics, such as ABS & PC/ABS. The specific formula used by Athlone Extrusions is designed to offer similar vacuum-forming characteristics to styrenic materials, with fast cycle times, a relatively wide moulding temperature window and low post mould shrinkage rates in comparison to alternative polyolefins. It is often possible to use existing tooling designed for styrenic materials to mould these grades.

Extremely high impact strength
Low temperature high impact strength
Excellent chemical resistance
Supremely ductile
UV stable (upon request)
Easy processing
Infinite number of colours
Durable
High heat deflection temperature
Lower density providing improved economy

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Applications
Automotive

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Complex Geometry

Product category: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

LUMEX®

LUMEX® are flawlessly extruded APET and PET-G thermoplastic polyester sheets. They stand out particularly in the transparent plastics sector because they are fire rated "difficult – to – ignite".
LUMEX® A is ideally suited to flat and arched applications. The sheets have very good printability with UV-resistant inks, are very flame-retardant and are suitable for use in the food industry. LUMEX® A is also extremely impact resistant even at sub-zero temperatures and shows good weather-resistance in the variant with UV protection.
LUMEX® G is the best choice for thermoforming and hot line bending applications. The sheets have the fire rating "low flammability", are suitable for use in the food industry and show good impact resistance. They are also outstandingly printable using UV-resistant inks and easy to work with.

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Applications
Food

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Printed/Decorated, Scratch resistant, Solid, Flame Retardant, Wear resistant

Product category: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

HIPEX®

HIPEX® sheets are flawlessly extruded APET and PETG thermoplastic polyester sheets. They stand out particularly in the transparent plastics sector because they are fire rated "difficult-to-ignite".
HIPEX® A is ideally suited to flat and arched applications. The sheets have very good printability with UV-resistant inks, are very flame-retardant and are suitable for use in the food industry. HIPEX® A is also extremely impact resistant even at sub-zero temperatures and shows good weather-resistance in the variant with UV protection.
HIPEX® G is the best choice for thermoforming and hot line bending applications. The sheets are suitable for use in the food industry and show good impact resistance. The Prismatic, Haircell and Impala structures are further options.

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Applications
Food

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Transparent, Colored, Printed/Decorated, Solid, Flame Retardant, Wear resistant

Product category: Semi finished products of polyvinylchloride (PVC)

FOREX®

FOREX® is synonymous for fine, white rigid PVC foam sheets. The FOREX® product range offers a wide choice of light, high-quality sheet materials for indoor and outdoor use in a wide-ranging portfolio. Individuality is also welcome: Special colours, special packaging and even customer- specified production are all part of the FOREX® service.

High quality rigid foam sheets – made in Switzerland
Excellent surface characteristics
Our cooperation with leading dealers guarantees the widespread availability of FOREX® products throughout Europe
The highest quality of the product and the maintenance of appropriate quality standards are constants which we offer our customers long-term.
Simple mechanical processing with standard tools for working with wood and plastic
FOREX® products are free from dangerous substances and fulfil the requirements of all RoHS / WEEE- directives and the EU chemical ordinance (REACH)

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Target Products
Film/Sheet

Product category: Semi finished products of polyvinylchloride (PVC)

FOAMALITE®

FOAMALITE® PVC sheets represent a reliable selection of plastic sheets for a variety of applications in the field of visual communication. In structural applications such as substrate printing or used as creative, coloured or co-extruded robust sheets, FOAMALITE® does what it promises.

High-quality rigid foam sheets with excellent surface characteristics
Large selection of sheet sizes and thicknesses, special sizes available on request.
Simple mechanical processing with standard tools for working with wood and plastic
FOAMALITE® products are free from dangerous substances and fulfil the requirements of all RoHS / WEEE- directives and the EU chemical ordinance (REACH)

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Target Products
Film/Sheet, Colored

Product category: Semi finished products of polystyrene (PS)

SMART-X®

SMART-X® is the distinctive and unique lightweight foam board for sophisticated applications in the field of visual communication. SMART-X® is a lightweight, all-plastic sheet material with surfaces of UV and weather resistant solid polystyrene (HIPS) and a core of expanded polystyrene that is completely moisture-resistant. These characteristics make it the world's only lightweight foam board for external applications without any significant change in colour for a period of up to two years.

Very good weather-resistance – UV stability and moisture-resistance; no warping
High degree of stiffness for its extremely light weight
Fine, even surface structure
Outstanding printability for direct-to-substrate digital printing
Fresh print colour
Also available in large format up to 2 metres wide
Heat resistance of -10 °C to +70 °C
SMART-X® is made from 100 % polystyrene (no adhesive between core and cover layers)
Very good recycling properties thanks to homogeneous material composite - 100 % recyclable
Over 95 % of the production waste resulting from the manufacture of SMART-X® is collected locally on the production site and sent for reprocessing

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Applications
IT Devices, Electronics

Target Products
Film/Sheet, Colored, Printed/Decorated, Structured, Scratch resistant, Solid, Wear resistant

About us

Company portrait

3A Composites GmbH has developed manufactured and marketed high-quality aluminum composite panels, structural composite material, plastic sheets and lightweight foam boards for architecture, visual communication and transport & industry markets since 1969. The company’s famous brands ALUCOBOND®, DIBOND®, ALUCORE®, KAPA® and FOREX®, have established its reputation as a global company. Following the integration of the Polycasa group, Athlone Extrusions Ltd. as well as Perspex International Ltd., 3A Composites GmbH has extended its product portfolio with a wide choice of plastic sheet to strengthen its position as a diverse and leading manufacturer of materials for display, building and industrial applications in Europe. 3A Composites GmbH is part of the international 3A Composites Group. The group belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland and has more than 4’000 employees worldwide.

Company data

Number of employees > 500

Area of business Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics