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Coperion offers technology
for long fiber compounds
Coperion GmbH is expanding its offering in the area of long fiber technology for the European and
Asian regions. In cooperation with ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH, Coperion now offers complete
installations for the production of long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFTs), meeting the growing
need for LFT pellets. Components made of long fiber-reinforced plastics possess outstanding rigidity
with low weight and increased impact resistance. Compared to short-fiber reinforced thermoplastics
they also demonstrate improved mechanical and thermic material properties. With this improved
quality, long fiber reinforced thermoplastics are well suited for higher stress und demanding
areas of use.
Melting of the polymer and mixing with special additives
takes place within the extruder – for example the STS 65 Mc11
twin screw extruder shown here (Photo: Coperion)