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ARPRO® has “memory,” that is, it bends yet returns to its original shape |
ARPRO® EPP Basic Properties Appeal to Automotive Engineers and Designers Alike
As a high performance, engineered closed cell plastic foam, ARPRO® provides a range of performance benefits for both manufacturer and end user, including:
- Lightweight
- Outstanding energy absorption
- Very high strength to weight ratio
- Withstands multiple impacts without noticeable damage
- Excellent thermal insulation
- Resilient, good shape "memory"
- Highly durable
- Resistant to water, most oils and chemicals
- Chemically inert
- Does not support microbial growth
- Acoustical insulation for some applications
- Recyclable 100%
- Load bearing structural support in some applications
- Resist temperature extremes from -35°C up to 130°C
- Engineered to meet highly specific requirements
Advantages of ARPRO® in automotive applications include excellent energy absorption, relatively economical moulding, reduced weight, resistance to oils, chemicals and water, recyclability, and the ability to reduce parts and eliminate labour and assembly steps in many cases. |
