Bicell®: Extruded polypropylene sheet with cellular structure
Bicell® is an extruded polypropylene sheet, consisting of several layers. The cell structure is the core of this sheet. It gives Bicell® its main characteristics: high flexural resistance and a high compression strength.
Bicell® can
be produced in various ways: only the core or a core with a top and/or bottom
layer. The possibility to laminate one or both sides, enlarges the number
of finishes of Bicell® and therefore the
number of application possibilities. These possibilities transcend the
traditional packaging solutions. Structural elements in the construction,
furniture or automotive sector are now part of the possibilities. Bicell® has a
number of unique characteristics that answer to your specific demand.
- high rigidity
- high compression strength
- possible to laminate
Applications
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Coil reels
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Personalised packaging
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Automotive parcel shelf
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Floor protection
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Protective packaging
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Cargo space covering
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Packaging
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Container sleeves
Other applications:
- Packaging: with Bicell® you can manufacture strong packaging in countless shapes.
- Sleeves: With its high rigidity, Bicell® offers a firm base for sleeves and coverings for wire containers.
- Promotional items / displays: Different colours or a personalised pre-printed film give various promotional items an extra dimension which makes it more attractive. The combination of different colours on top or bottom gives a special appearance to displays, exhibition stands, ...
- Shockproof / protective: A foam layer laminated onto the Bicell® sheet, prevents damage to your products.
- Automotive: Finishes for cargo spaces of delivery vans are perfectly possible with Bicell®.
- Textile: the use of several non-woven textiles or spun bond fabrics gives Bicell® a high-quality finish.
- Nutrition: Bicell® is ideal for food packaging. The lamination of a personalised film gives your product a better visibility.
- Protective packaging: the use of an insulating film or a soft textile layer make sure your goods are transported and delivered in perfect condition.
Characteristics
Treatments
Processing
Laminating
Bicell® can be laminated with several different finishing layers. These finishing layers create an extra dimension for Bicell®. This enlarges the number of applications and gives Bicell® some new characteristics such as:
- Conductive / ESD: this causes the Bicell® sheet to become electrically conductive. This creates the perfect packaging solution for products that are sensitive to electric discharge.
- Shockproof / protective: : A foam layer laminated onto the Bicell® sheet, prevents damage to your products.
- Anti-slip: prevents people or goods to slip away on a Bicell® sheet and therefore prevents injuries and damage.
- Personalised prints: with a pre-printed film you can personalise your application in detail: an attractive packaging. An imitation of wood, textile or other materials are possible.
- Textile: the use of several non-woven textiles or spun bond fabrics give Bicell® a high-quality finish, thus avoiding scratches.
- Insulating: aluminium coloured films give packaged goods the capability of maintaining its temperature, either cold or hot.
- VCI: specifically developed additives prevent the oxidation of metal parts.
- Luxury: laminating a silver or gold foil onto the sheet, gives your packaging a luxury appearance.
- Other laminates are on request: tell us your specific need and we will look for a suitable solution.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Specific gravity PP | ISO 1183 | g/cm3 | 0,907 |
| Water absorption | ISO 62 | % | 0,02 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Tensile strength (50 mm/min) | ISO 527 | MPa | 38 |
| Elongation at break (50 mm/min) | ISO 527 | % | 800 |
| Flexural modulus | ISO 178 | MPa | 1250 |
| Impact strength Izod (23°C) | ISO 180 | kJ/m² | 80 |
| Shore D hardness | ISO 868 | - | 66 |
| Compression strength 3,0mm/600g | Internal IPB | N/cm² | >35 |
| Compression strength 3,5mm/800g | Internal IPB | N/cm² | >95 |
| Compression strength 3,5mm/1000g | Internal IPB | N/cm² | >148 |
| Compression strength 4,0mm/1250g | Internal IPB | N/cm² | >200 |
| Compression strength 4,0mm/1500g | Internal IPB | N/cm² | >200 |
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| Coefficient of linear expansion | ASTMD696 | mm/m°C | 0,18 |
| Specific Heat | DSC | J/g°C | 1,68 |
| Heat deflection temp.(0,46 MPa) | ISO 75 | °C | 78 |
| Heat deflection temp.(1,82 MPa) | ISO 75 | °C | 52 |
| Vicat softening point (1 kg) (10N) | ISO 306 | °C | 148 |
| Vicat softening point (5 kg) (50N) | ISO 306 | °C | 78 |
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
| Light transmission (1500g/m²) | Internal IPB | % | 40 |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
| Surface resistivity | ASTMD257 | Ω | ca. 1013 |
| Dielectric constant (at 1 MHz) | ASTMD150 | - | 2,25 |
| Dissipation factor (tgδ at 1MHz) | ASTMD150 | - | < 5 x 10-4 |
| Dielectric strength (500V/sec) | ASTMD149 | kV/mm | 70 |
Delivery program
Different colours for top and bottom layer are possible. Possibility to laminate on both sides.
Standard thickness/weight combinations
| Thickness vs weight/m² | 600 gr | 800 gr | 1.000 gr | 1.250 gr | 1.500 gr |
| 3.0 mm | ° | ||||
| 3.5 mm | ° | ° | |||
| 4.0 mm | ° | ° |