Celanese presents Composites Technical Paper at ITB

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight and strong automotive components during the ITB Group Automotive Mass Reduction Strategies 2014 conference on Thursday, May 1, at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel in Michigan.

 

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight #

Celanese, also an exhibitor, delivered the paper at 3:00 p.m. during the Material Innovations session of the daylong program.

 

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight #

“Development of a Doorframe Support Structure in Glass-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Material Validation and Process Enhancements” delivered by Greg Clark, global market manager, Composites.

 

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight #

A 2013 study in Germany evaluated the use of unidirectional (UD) glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene tape-based composites in the production of a doorframe support structure for the storage-bin door of a commercial truck. After extensive simulation work and material validation, a comprehensive process study examined the effects of ply layup and fiber orientation to understand how UD glass fibers move during molding. Clark discussed process optimization and the mass and cost targets.

 

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight #

The Celanese portfolio of high-performance engineering polymers for automotive weight reduction, as well as fuel system, electronic, energy storage, powertrain and thermal management applications included:

-Celstran / Factor / Compel long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT)

-Celstran CFR-TP / CFR-TPR (continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes rods and profiles)

-Celanex thermoplastic polyester (PBT)

-Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)

-GUR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE)

-Hostaform / Celcon acetal copolymer (POM)

-Thermx polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate (PCT)

-Vectra / Zenite liquid crystal polymer (LCP)

 

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight #

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. With sales almost equally divided between North America, Europe and Asia, the company uses the full breadth of its global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for customers and the corporation. Celanese partners with customers to solve their most critical needs while making a positive impact on its communities and the world.

 

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, presented a technical paper on glass reinforced composites for lightweight #