IMPROVING NATURAL-FIBER REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE
Natural-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites have recently emerged as a lightweight, sustainable alternative to glass reinforced plastics for automotive interior applications such as package shelves, luggage compartment components, load floor and SUV cargo decks.
POLYMER CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
Polymer concrete has traditionally been reinforced with steel rebar, but WEAV3D composite lattice technology has emerged as a superior reinforcement system that offers corrosion resistance and design freedom not possible with rebar cages. Unlike steel, our patented and patent-pending thermoplastic composite lattice forms an adhesive bond with the polymer concrete, enhancing the impact strength and other mechanical properties of the finished concrete part.
NEW OLDCASTLE CABLE TRENCH OVERCOMES CHALLENGES OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT, THANKS TO WEAV3D COMPOSITES
Cable trenches play an important role in managing and distributing cables and wires in utility, rail and power applications. Oldcastle, a leading provider of building materials, supplies these durable components in the form of its polymer-based concrete trench systems. By using a patented material, these trenches offer exceptional H-20 loading at 25-percent less weight than traditional concrete. They also feature an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, reduce installation costs and provide a safer, more cost-effective option compared to concrete trenches.