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The first large scale production facility for
the manufacture of 'CURV' - a self-reinforced PP sheet, is now commissioned
at Gronau, Germany on the site of fabrics and fiber division's woven
plant. These sheets have thickness range of 0.3mm-3mm and are produced
from PP fabrics using BP's new process. (Read: New
self reinforced PP composites development could open greater opportunities
for PP in automobiles)
These sheets have an excellent low temperature
flexibility as well as good abrasion. The initial targeted applications
are in the automobile sector for trunk panels and underbody shields.
They would also find application in sports goods as well as personal
protection products. The sheet would be processed by thermoforming
process for end use. BP also has installed a big thermoforming line
for conversion of 'CURV' PP sheets.
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