Demand of high mechanical properties, reduction of weight and recycling issues in the automotive market push the producers to develop new technologies and materials.
Following this trend, COMAC has developed a special plant with an innovative processing solution by which long glass fibers (roving) are blended in a polymeric matrix producing reinforced anti-crash sheets in a continuous extrusion process.
This extrusion plant feeds in-line compression moulding machines for making automotive under-body panels (e.g.: inner door panels), covers etc.
The process allows production of parts with higher mechanical properties in comparison with standard long glass fiber compression moulding systems.
The thermoplastic matrix allows an easy end-of-life recycling of the moulded parts.
Further advantages are highest quality control, reduction of scraps and high output.