Michelman releases fiber sizings & composites handy guide

November 06, 2013 - United States Of America

Michelman has released a new Fiber Sizings and Composites Brochure that includes a basic explanation of what fiber sizing is, what its function is and why proper sizing selection is critical.

The 8-page brochure includes a handy guide to “choosing the right sizing chemistry,” and describes basic sizing solutions for polypropylene and polyamide/PBT composite applications, as well as high temperature applications. Formulation guides are included for LFT and direct chopped PP and PA fiberglass.

A brief history of Michelman, along with key milestones of the company and specifically of its fibers and composites business complete the brochure. It is available in English and Simplified Chinese.

About Michelman

Michelman is a global developer of water-based barrier and functional coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated cartons; and water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers for numerous industries including wood and floor care, industrial coatings, inks, fibers, composites, and construction products. Michelman serves its multinational and regional customers with production facilities in the U.S., Europe and Singapore, and a worldwide network of highly trained field technical support personnel.