Currently, two points to consider when choosing a material for a new job are efficiency and sustainability. Especially in sectors where strong, lightweight and durable materials are needed.

Our PP01 and PP06 are characterized by combining a bubble core with two smooth outer sheets, thus configuring an optimal quality iron. As a result, this support can be used in sectors as diverse as packaging, protection, the automotive industry or the graphic industry.

Characteristics of polypropylene

The polypropylene plates (PP01 and PP06) have an internal structure of thermoformed bubbles, thus providing a smooth finishing surface, without the characteristic stretch marks of plates with a ribbed internal structure. In addition to the planimetry, this core gives the plate a lot of rigidity in all directions, making the support suitable for a wide range of jobs.

In addition, it has a high resistance to impacts, as well as to humidity. It is very light, versatile and easily manipulated, being a highly appreciated material in those jobs, where weight is a determining factor.

It is defined by its long useful life, in addition to having a very competitive cost, being a highly sustainable material (it is fully recyclable), thus reducing the environmental impact of the final solution.

Main applications

Next, we are going to present some of the most common applications with this material. As they are:

1. Reusable packaging

The reusable packaging sector is one of the uses in which PP06 is most frequently used.

Thanks to their robust and ultra-light structure, PP06 plates are used for the construction of boxes or panels to protect products. These packages are used during the transport of the product, or during its storage.

If we compare this support, with other conventional packaging materials (such as cardboard), we see that PP06 resists both adverse weather conditions and impacts better. For these two reasons, this material is ideal whenever you want to protect delicate items.

In addition to their strength and durability, we must talk about their high capacity to be reused. Well, the packaging can withstand up to 100 rotations, which guarantees the packaging a long useful life. Together, all these properties make it easier for the resulting packaging to optimize resources, both economic and environmental, in a very efficient way. In this way, the waste caused by frequent packaging changes can be drastically reduced.

• Vehicle coating

Another common sector in which PP06 is used is in transport, specifically as a material for covering walls, floors or seat backs. Since it allows the interior of the vehicle to be covered.

This material is able to dampen vibrations, while being rigid. As a result, it provides good protection for the interior of the vehicle, and its resistance to moisture and impacts, ensure that the surface stays optimally maintained for longer.

For this type of use, we have the option of supplying our PP06 with a finish on one side that incorporates, directly into the extrusion line, a lamination of “Spun” fabric. This technique guarantees perfect adhesion between the fabric and the propylene, allowing us to adapt the plates to their use without the fabric separating from its support. With this product we achieve solutions with a soft and non-slip finish.

In addition, being an ultra light material, it helps to make transport much more efficient. Reducing fuel consumption on the one hand and CO2 emissions on the other.

• Graphic and advertising industry

This substrate is perfect for graphic printing, signage or displays. The PP01 is characterized by being a smooth and uniform plate, with a high capacity to reproduce: high-quality graphics, vivid colors and sharp details.

This support option is highly competitive, since inks can be cleaned and removed from the surface. Thus, allowing the support to be reused in other advertising campaigns, which facilitates the reduction of waste and makes it possible to optimize resources.

Adaptability and versatility

Thanks to its versatility, the needs of a wide range of applications and sectors are met. These include everything from reusable packaging to vehicle covers and graphic supports. Its combination of light weight, strength and functionality, as well as its durability and sustainability, make it a highly efficient and responsible choice. Especially among those customers who seek to: optimize their processes and reduce their environmental impact.