PDC Capabilities

The Spartech Product Development Center houses state-of-the-art equipment and some of the most experienced and creative plastics engineers in the country. This energized environment and experienced team allows us to optimize new product development and accelerate their introduction into the market. These valuable resources are available to assist our business partners in their pursuit of innovative solutions to market needs. Our staff is here to provide you with technical support and analytical solutions to meet new product challenges.

Extrusion Capabilities
Line 1	Line 2
Up to a 5 layer coextrusion line with dual & tri manifold dies & feedblock 96" wide, .035 - .375 gauge range Materials: ABS, ASA, HDPE, PC, PMMA, PP, & TPO Smooth, haircell, and matte textures	Up to a 4 layer coextrusion line with feedblock & dual manifold die 60" wide, .007 - .150 gauge range Materials: ABS, ASA PETG, HDPE, PS, PMMA, & PP Smooth and haircell textures
Thermoforming Capabilities
4 Station Rotary	Single Station
98" x 122" frame, up to .400 gauge Depth of Draw - 35" bottom, 35" top 408 zone ceramic heaters Vacuum, pressure, twin sheet, & snap back	48" x 72" frame, up to .400 gauge Depth of Draw - 25" top, 25" bottom 10 zone ceramic heaters Vacuum and snap back forming
Laboratory Capabilities
Full range of physical and mechanical testing Hunter, CIE, & CMC color analysis Taber abrasion QUV accelerated weathering UL, FMUSS, & FAR flammability testing FTIR analysis Heat deflection temperature Line 3 - 24" monolayer lab extruder

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