Correx Polypropylene Co-Polymer Sheet
Correx is a lightweight extruded polypropylene board offering stiffness, heat resistance and protection against water, grease and many chemicals. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor printing, fabrication and industrial applications.
Correx is an extruded board manufactured from polypropylene co-polymer granules, together with additional components that give the material specific performance characteristics.
It is particularly suited to applications where stiffness and high heat resistance are important. Correx can be used within the printing and fabrication industries and is suitable for both internal and external applications.
Applications and Features
- Industrial applications
- Waterproofing applications
- Food industry applications
- Resistant to grease and many other chemicals
- Suitable for internal applications
- Suitable for external applications
- Suitable for printing and fabrication
- Offers stiffness and high heat resistance
Glueing
- Hot-melt or PUR glue can be used
- Corona treatment is recommended
- Welding is the preferred option
Cutting and Fabrication
- Guillotine cutting
- Band-saw cutting
- Circular-saw cutting
- Routing
- Ultrasonic welding
- Edge sealing for layerboard applications
Printing and Painting
Due to its high chemical resistance, Correx needs to be corona treated or primed to achieve suitable ink adhesion. Laser-printed logos are available for layerboard applications.
| Product Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Various colours and colour matching. White, Black, Grey are common |
| Finish | Smooth texture finished |
| Thickness | 3mm to 8mm |
| GSM | Various GSM available |
| Standard Sizes | 2500 x 1250; 2000 x 1000; A1 / A0; 3000 x 2000; 2000 x 2000 |
Available sizes vary depending on gauge, colours, and order size. Please confirm with sales department.
| Property | Standard | Method | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Length | ISO 1183 | – | 0.92 g/cm³ |
| Installed Dimensions | ASTM D6693 | 50 mm/min | 35.2 MPa |
| Packed Dimensions | – | Ball test | 50 N/mm² |
| Pack Weight | In house | 50mm radius | 26 kgf |
| Extension Wall Mounted | ISO11357-3 | DSC | 165°C |
| Extension Free Standing | ASTM E1131 | TGA | <0.45% |
The density quoted should only be used as a guide. This value can change depending upon the type and quantity of pigments or additives used.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
