EconCore has developed a cost-effective continuous production process for producing thermoformable, high-performance panels with a thermoplastic core consisting of 95% recycled PET.
The new process allows manufacturers to create lightweight panels at reduced costs and with improved performance characteristics compared to traditional panels.
The innovative technology combines the processes of extrusion, thermoforming and bonding into one efficient operation. This enables faster production times and better control over the final properties of the panel while still maintaining a cost-effective approach. The resulting panels are highly durable, impact resistant and can be recycled multiple times without any loss in quality or performance.
Sandwich panels are incredibly efficient structures that provide good mechanical performance at a very low weight and are employed in a wide range of applications. Honeycomb has shown to be the most efficient in terms of mechanical performance to weight ratio. Recycled honeycomb cores are being used to replace foam cores, and the total addressable market for RPET honeycomb is enormous.
Positive facts about Econcore
- Significant weight saving 60-70 % compared to monolithic panels based on PET and PP
- The use of lightweight structures reduces environmental impact in transport and use.
- RPET honeycomb core made of 95% recycled material
- Up to 79% global warming potential reduction
- Major cost reduction, e.g. panel comparison 50% savings on raw materials compared to virgin PET
- 20% Cheaper than mainstream alternative such as foam or virgin PET
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Plastic bottle recycling is an essential step toward sustainability since trash may be turned into performance-to-weight-optimized honeycomb structures.
EconCore sees prospects in many applications with the RPET honeycomb core, including the automotive industry, where weight reduction is critical to reducing CO2 emissions using sustainable resources and lightweight cost-effective solutions.
Other areas, such as industrial packaging and transportation, offer fascinating uses for which this material may be a perfect fit. The use of RPET honeycomb cores provides a sustainable solution with a strong Life Cycle Assessment and a low carbon footprint that aligns with the global sustainability policy.
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