Market Segment – Recreational Vehicles
Spartech Plastic's sheet products continue to play an important role in the design and development of new and more cost effective features in the recreational vehicle market. Today's RV manufacturers are utilizing Spartech sheet for a variety applications given the extensive range of features and benefits realized:
- New alloy plastics present a viable and environmentally friendly paint replacement alternative
- Thermoformed ABS sheet weighs 20-25% less than fiberglass molded parts reducing overall vehicle weight leading to improved gas mileage
- The demand for more "automotive" interior and exterior styling enhancements are easily achieved via thermoforming of Spartech sheet
- Increased production capacity when compared to the fiberglass process
- Reduced total tooling cost when compared to fiberglass processed parts
Millennium VIntroduced in 2005, Millennium V combines the properties of high impact strength, high modulus and an elevated heat distortion temperature resulting in an extremely robust structural thermoplastic sheet. The surface is ideal for applying full body paint or if desired a molded in color protective UV cap surface is available. Millennium V is used in the production of RV exterior engine hoods and generator doors.
WeatherPro
This multi-layer ASA/ABS sheet offers an extremely high UV protective surface with a tough, high impact ABS substrate. WeatherPro has demonstrated superior performance in applications such as front and rear end caps, ground effects, wheel flares, baggage doors, and pop up trailer tops.
WeatherPro K
Laminating Spartech PEP Korad acrylic films to an ABS substrate produces a sheet with excellent UV protection in either a high or low gloss. Korad film can be laminated onto a variety of substrates including; SP9010 high impact ABS, SP 9030 medium impact ABS. Applications include front caps, ground effects, fender skirts, and air conditioning housings.
Soft Look, Soft Feel, Soft Touch
Spartech has developed the broadest range of thermoplastic sheet products for RV interior applications in the industry. We feature a variety of surface appearances, tactile feel, and foam touch applications such as dash instrument panels, door panels, and overhead TV consoles. Spartech's Soft Touch products include multi-layer ABS sheet, as well as some innovative TPO's composites.
SP 1510 HMWPE
High molecular weight polyethylene is a cost effective durable thermoplastic sheet material which can be effectively utilized in water shield and engine barrier applications. This products' toughness and the low specific gravity make it a light weight solution for underneath cargo compartment housings, large fender liners and engine partitions.
Formalloy HG
Formalloy HG is our multi-layer high gloss TPO which is engineered for a range of exterior trim applications. If the application requires UV protection, high impact in cold temperatures, and a high flex strength Formalloy HG may be the right product. This thermoplastic material has a low specific gravity providing a significant reduction in weight over traditional materials like metal, aluminum and fiberglass, leading to improved gas mileage.
VB 0913A
This extruded product, which is manufactured by Spartech CMD, is a proprietary blend of vinyl, elastomers, and fillers which combine to produce a roughed, mar resistant flooring surface. VB 0913A is widely used for automotive and bus flooring surfaces and is available in standard or custom matched colors. This engineered thermoplastic can be utilized in for tailgate flooring on sport utility trailers, as well as RV step treads.
