Microfilament Fabric Laminated Coroplast™

Microfilament fabric laminated Coroplast™ was introduced in the fall of 2007 to meet the needs of demanding automotive companies for parts abrasion protection. The same level of protection can benefit many technical packaging applications.

Microfilament laminated polypropylene sheets provide yet another cost-effective solution to our customers who need additional abrasion protection for their class "A" packaging application.

Attributes

• Soft Hand – just like the fabric you see on some headliners and trim panels.
• Non – Abrasive for Class A surface requirements.
• Excellent for packaging and dunnage needs.
• Virtually Lint-Free
• Durable and Washable

Microfilament fabric combines very good textile and mechanical properties. Like traditional microfiber, it is soft and lightweight, but at the same time, it is very strong. Microfilaments are endless, which make them perfectly lint-free. Microfilament fabric is an ideal material to be in contact with sensitive surfaces for protection. It can be cut, dyed, printed, and finished like other fabrics.

Coroplast has gone through an extensive material qualification and testing program to ensure the proper combination of process, materials and adhesion levels is well suited for our customer’s packaging application needs.

The following outlines some of the testing performed:

Procedure: Adhesion test

Randomly selected production samples were conditioned at 160 degrees F. Specimens were then checked for signs of delamination of the material from the substrate. No delamination was noted.

Adhesion to the substrate was then checked. Results indicate a good bond between the polyester and the PP substrate.

Utilizing the same samples as well as two previously untested samples for control, the specimens were conditioned at minus 10 degrees F. No delamination was noted.

Adhesion to the substrate was then checked. The bond between the material and the substrate remained excellent.

Conclusion

Based on the samples tested, the results indicate good adhesive integrity throughout the extreme temperature ranges.

As with all packaging applications, simulated transport testing should be conducted utilizing the actual packaging and parts to be protected as the configuration of the parts can play a significant role in the success or failure of protective packaging.

Typical Physical Properties

We believe the information contained in this bulletin is correct and to the best of our knowledge and tests. The recommendations and suggestions contained herein are made without guarantee or representation as to the results. We recommend that adequate tests be made in the customer’s laboratory or plant to determine if this product meets all of the customer’s requirements.