Oskin-Light0 pages

COATED FABRICS
Solution for dashboards

DESCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS

The OSKIN light range combines a flat, compact TPO sheet on a polyolefin foam.
For the IMG + back PU foaming application, a 0.5 mm* TPO solution on a specific
1 mm* foam is lighter than a 0.8 mm* compact sheet. Using the back foam rather than
just the compact sheet enhances the reception of the orthogonal texture. Depending on
the original thickness of the compact sheet, the thickness of the TPO can be tailored to
suit the elongations and residual thicknesses on the part while still retaining the weight
advantage. The OSKIN light range has now been enhanced by a thick (2-4 mm)
polyolefin foam solution that eliminates the need for the back PU foaming process: the
dashboard function is consequently lightened while its environmental impact is reduced.
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* thickness measurement

Dashboards, door panels.

RANGE
Thickness
of surface coating
(mm)

0.3 - 0.8

FOAM :

TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES

Thickness (mm)

1-4

In-Mold Graining (IMG) :t • PU in situ foaming
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• Thermo-cladding / attachment by gluing
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• Low pressure injection

Density (kg/m )

30 - 100

Total thickness
(mm)

1.3 - 3.8

Texture

Smooth

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ADVANTAGES
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Wide selection of tints and colour expertise
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Potential to obtain different patterns and looks using diverse materials
(sparkly, translucent, grainy, shiny, effects)
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Diverse range of varnishes and substrates that influence the texture
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Compatible with different printing technologies
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Weight reductions
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Better performance at low temperatures for airbag impacts
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Eco-design for recycling solutions
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Improved orthogonal texture quality

1 Thermoplastic Polyolefin

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Important: All properties are average values given for indication. Values are not intended for use as a specification. Information given in this document is based on the present knowledge of the technical properties of our product.
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