pDCPD Molding: Overview
Polydicyclopentadiene (pDCPD) is an engineered
thermoset polymer possessing an excellent combination of chemical
and corrosion resistance, stiffness, impact strength, and heat resistance.
pDCPD delivers the molding flexibility of a thermoset, but with characteristics
similar to expensive engineered thermoplastics.
pDCPD is prepared by polymerizing low-viscosity DCPD monomer in low-pressure processes that enable the use of low-cost molds and fast cycle times. Low-viscosity means that pDCPD gives excellent replication of surface features for aesthetically demanding applications. Additionally pDCPD gives superior paint adhesion and durability for appearance parts.
pDCPD is widely used for:
pDCPD is prepared by polymerizing low-viscosity DCPD monomer in low-pressure processes that enable the use of low-cost molds and fast cycle times. Low-viscosity means that pDCPD gives excellent replication of surface features for aesthetically demanding applications. Additionally pDCPD gives superior paint adhesion and durability for appearance parts.
pDCPD is widely used for:
| Large truck and bus body panels | Instrumentation housing |
| Equipment parts in agriculture | Large waste containers |
| Recreation parts | Domestic wash basins and shower stalls |
| Construction equipment parts | Water treatment equipment |
| Conveyor trays | Fan shrouds |
| Shipping containers | Septic tanks |
| Corrosion-resistant chemical process equipment |
pDCPD is also used on numerous other applications wherever
large, tough, corrosion-resistant, and aesthetically
pleasing appearance is required.
The design freedom of pDCPD has virtually no limitation on part size or weight. Parts with thickness from 0.100-inch (2.5 mm) to 12-inches and with surface area from 1-ft2 (0.1-m2) to 140-ft2 (13-m2) are made successfully. Parts with variable wall thickness and molded stiffening ribs are possible. Molded bosses and fasteners reduce secondary assembly operations. Good adhesion and machining quality extend the usefulness of pDCPD parts.
Osborne has over 20 years experience molding pDCPD and molds parts using a range of Telene® DCPD resins with a wide range of Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) equipment to meet your most demanding production requirements. We bring technical expertise in pDCPD chemistry, a fully equipped and highly trained staff of pDCPD specialists, and the skills of dedicated craftsmen to help transform your engineered plastic concept into reality.
The design freedom of pDCPD has virtually no limitation on part size or weight. Parts with thickness from 0.100-inch (2.5 mm) to 12-inches and with surface area from 1-ft2 (0.1-m2) to 140-ft2 (13-m2) are made successfully. Parts with variable wall thickness and molded stiffening ribs are possible. Molded bosses and fasteners reduce secondary assembly operations. Good adhesion and machining quality extend the usefulness of pDCPD parts.
Osborne has over 20 years experience molding pDCPD and molds parts using a range of Telene® DCPD resins with a wide range of Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) equipment to meet your most demanding production requirements. We bring technical expertise in pDCPD chemistry, a fully equipped and highly trained staff of pDCPD specialists, and the skills of dedicated craftsmen to help transform your engineered plastic concept into reality.