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Wood Plastic Composite

Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) combine polymer with wood 닶�bres creating a material withthe inherent properties of timber whilst having a number of additional bene닶�ts.

Wood Plastic Composite is not as susceptible as timber to changing moisture levels in theenvironment, eliminating the possibility of the material splinting and splitting. The lack ofmoisture held in the WPC also contributes to the product being less likely to su�er fromrotting.

Knots and imperfections in timber form a weak spot when it comes to working the productand ongoing aesthetics. This is not an issue with Wood Plastic Composites as ourmanufacturing process is strictly controlled. Through focusing on development of toolingand process materials, we can produce a solid pro닶�le with even density through its lengthand cross section, eliminating any imperfections, voids or weak spots in the pro닶�le.

Our onsite design and tooling department will work with you to compile a set ofmanufacturing parameters to ensure that the product is dimensionally correct for yourapplication.  Further alterations can take place onsite using standard joinery tools ifnecessary.

Wood Plastic Composite – WPCHome | Wood Plastic Composite – WPC

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WPC’S PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICSAND ASSOCIATED LOWER MAINTENANCE

COSTS ARE SEEING IT BEING USED IN

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COSTS ARE SEEING IT BEING USED INTRADITIONALLY TIMBER BASED

APPLICATIONS.

Our knowledge of Wood Plastic Composite processing, onsite tooling and customer serviceprovides a comprehensive package when it comes to the extrusion of WPC o�ering:

Solid and hollow pro닶�le design

Custom tooling

Printing for identi닶�cation and branding purposes

Application of tape

Guidance on additives for additional performance

Ongoing tooling maintenance

Extrusion Capabilities

Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) combine the inherent properties of timber with thefollowing additional performance characteristics:

Material Performance

Products has even densitythrough the length andcross section of the pro닶�le,eliminating voids and weakspots in the WPC.

CONSISTENCY

The reduced moistureretention in the WPCcontributes to the productbeing less likely to su�er fromrotting.

LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TOROT

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WPC is not as susceptible tochanging moisture levels inthe environment, reducingthe possibility of thematerial splinting andsplitting.

REDUCED WATERABSORPTION

WPC can be painted andstained.

PAINTING ANDSTAINING

WPC is self skinning, forminga smooth surface improvingthe weathering of the pro닶�le,reducing bowing, cracking orwarping.

IMPROVEDWEATHERING

WPC can be screwed, nailed,glued and pinned andadditional alternations can bemade using standard joinerytools.

ONSITE ALTERATIONS

Material Portfolio

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Rigid pro닶�les can be either single material types or co-extruded using a combination ofrigid and Ờ�exible material types. The rigid pro닶�les we extrude are commonly used inautomotive, partitioning, glazing, display and roo닶�ng market sectors. Learn More...

RIGID PLASTIC

We provide co-extrusion and triplex extrusion providing combinations of material typesand colours. The Flexible plastic pro닶�les that we extrude are commonly used for sealingsystems or connecting sections between two components. Learn More...

FLEXIBLE PLASTIC

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We can extrude single or co-extruded rubber pro닶�les combining various material types andcolours. We provide cording to reduce shrinkage and silicone application. The pro닶�les weextrude in rubber are commonly used in glazing and curtain walling. Learn More...

SOLID RUBBER

We extrude a range of sponge densities and o�er co-extruded pro닶�les combining varioussponge densities into a single pro닶�le. The pro닶�les we extrude are commonly used inautomotive, guttering and marine. Learn More...

SPONGE RUBBER