Performance Upgrades for Raffia Coating
To be successful in the business of polypropylene raffia production requires the right properties at the right price. HMC Polymers is pleased to announce the addition of Moplen EP229R heterophasic copolymer development grade to its range of polypropylene grades for raffia coating and lamination.
Moplen EP229R is a polymer which has been specifically designed to deliver processing and end-use improvements to today’s high-tech raffia products.
High performing woven raffia bags require a coating layer in order to prevent leakage and contain product contents. In addition, coating layers improve fabric strength characteristics thereby reducing bag breakage during loaded drops and also help to ensure bag shape stability through surface bonding of the raffia weave.
The Moplen EP229R PP HECO grade for raffia coating and lamination is applicable for use in small woven raffia bags, PP woven canvas and can also be used effectively for jumbo bags when customers require extra stiffness capabilities.
Our customers have found that Moplen EP229R provides significant benefits for raffia coating operations including:
- Good melt strength
- Lower neck in
- Good stiffness and toughness balance
- Good adhesion strength
- High extrusion speeds
Moplen EP229R is ideal for the latest high-speed coating processes and customers have been pleased to learn that the material is a convenient “drop-in” solution, with no or minor machine adjustments required – making it an ideal upgrade for raffia/woven coating applications.
The EP229R medium flow grade offers outstanding product properties and manufacturers in the competitive raffia business appreciate the ability to deliver an improved end-use product while receiving enhancements in processing which can equate to production savings.
Moplen EP229R Product Information
Moplen EP229R is delivering some welcome benefits to the raffia coating market. To learn more about how Moplen EP229R may improve your coating production and bottom line, contact HMC Polymers sales at: sales@hmcpolymers.com