Sumika Polymer Compounds is recognised for developing advanced polypropylene materials that combine strength, durability and tailored performance with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and market-driven engineering. The company has introduced two new high-quality talc-filled polypropylene compounds to its product portfolio, designed to meet the diverse needs of modern manufacturing:
Noblen: Versatility Tailored to the Market
Sumika Polymer Compounds developed Noblen, a talc-filled polypropylene designed to meet market demand, using a formulation offers an ideal balance between flexibility and durability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Noblen ensures excellent resistance to weather and UV exposure, delivering robust and long-lasting components. Thanks to its well-balanced mechanical properties, Noblen also meets structural requirements, offering an optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio for lightweight yet strong parts. Finally, its overall performance, dimensional stability, impact resistance, and thermal endurance makes it a reliable material for diverse conditions.
Noblen Meguri: Recycled, High-Performance, Without Compromise
Driven by a sustainable vision, Sumika Polymer Compounds created Noblen Meguri, a range of talc-filled polypropylene incorporating recycled materials. Its name, “Meguri”, means “something that turns, returns, or circulates.” in Japanese, perfectly reflecting a commitment to the circular economy: giving materials a second life while maintaining high-quality standards.
Noblen Meguri significantly reduces CO₂ emissions compared to virgin PP and helps manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals. Despite its recycled content, it retains excellent mechanical properties and is available in several grades to meet various needs. Noblen Meguri is the ideal solution for high-performance, responsible applications.
Both the Noblen and Noblen Meguri materials are manufactured at Sumika Polymer Compounds’ UK-based site in Havant, Hampshire.
Noblen Meguri is designed to meet current and upcoming regulations regarding recycled content in plastics. It helps manufacturers comply with environmental legislation, particularly in industries transitioning to more sustainable materials.
Technical Specifications:
| Unit | Noblen D420B99 |
Noblen DB20A99 |
Noblen Meguri D420V99 |
Noblen Meguri D620U99 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talc content | % | 20 | 40 | 20 | 30 |
| Recycled content | % | - | - | >75% | >50% |
| Carbon footprint | kg CO₂/kg | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Density | g/cc | 1.04 | 1.25 | 1.06 | 1.16 |
| MFR | g/10min | 12 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa | 33 | 31 | 22 | 26 |
| Tensile elongation at break |
% | >6% | 3% | >10% | >10% |
| Tensile Modulus | MPa | 2700 | 4000 | 2000 | 2760 |
| Unnotched Charpy impact |
kJ/m² | 33 | 17 | 50 | 26 |
| HDT 1.80 MPa | °C | 68 | 132 | 60 | 68 |
