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HDPE Wicker
So maybe the UV pigments we are using might not be coated well which is resulting in the plastic degradation. Also let me know about the TPR, is it going to help in anyway.- rjindal
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- Forum: Polymer engineering
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HDPE Wicker
Yes, we are adding UV opaque pigments while extruding. As suggested we will contact CIBA and trial there UV stabilizers. Also someone else suggested us to use TPR (Thermoplast Rubber) around 3-5% to increase the tensile strength and elongation. What do you suggest. We have got our wicker made...- rjindal
- Post #8
- Forum: Polymer engineering
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HDPE Wicker
Is UV responsible for breakage also or is it the tensile strength we falling short off. This is a new problem after we changed our grade of HDPE from one company to another. The problem is not of fading of color in the sun but of breakage. Please suggest how to increase the tensile strength of...- rjindal
- Post #3
- Forum: Polymer engineering
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HDPE Wicker
Hello We are manufacturers of outdoor furniture and manufacture HDPE wicker (Plastic Cane) to be used in our furniture. Visit our website www.loomcrafts.com to see our products. We manufacture our wicker using HDPE (Bought from Reliance) and add UV in it. This wicker has to be very durable for...- rjindal
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