Functionalisation of wood
The versatility of our ROBIN system also allows us to apply a variety of functionalisations to panels or profiles made of wood.
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Exploiting the porosity of the wood to achieve a mechanical connection between the plastic and the wood.
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Pull-off tests show this ideal connection by peeling off the surface of the wood as well.
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Possible combination of soft or hard plastics with wood.
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Tested materials: highly filled PA and PP; soft elastic TPU and TPE
Various wood-plastic components
Verschiedene Beispiele für funktionalisierte Holzplatten und -stäbe. Kombination aus weich-elastischen und harten Kunststoffen mit verschiedenen Holzarten. Verwendete Materialien: TPU, TPE, PP
Complex rib structure on wood
Complex rib structure made of thermoplastic polyurethane applied to wood.
Overmoulded rib on wood
Manufactured rib components from which the test specimens can be made.
Ribbed test specimen plastic-wood
Pull-off device
Device for pulling off the overmoulded ribs from any base material. Qualitative analysis for bonding strength.
Tested plastic ribs on wood
The tests show the excellent adhesion of the plastic to the wood structure. During the tests, the surface of the wood is also peeled off.
Wooden panel with anti-slip elements
Applied rubber buffers made of TPE are applied to locally notched screen-printed wooden panel.
Various wood-plastic components
Verschiedene Beispiele für funktionalisierte Holzplatten und -stäbe. Kombination aus weich-elastischen und harten Kunststoffen mit verschiedenen Holzarten. Verwendete Materialien: TPU, TPE, PP
Complex rib structure on wood
Complex rib structure made of thermoplastic polyurethane applied to wood.
Overmoulded rib on wood
Manufactured rib components from which the test specimens can be made.
Ribbed test specimen plastic-wood
Pull-off device
Device for pulling off the overmoulded ribs from any base material. Qualitative analysis for bonding strength.
Tested plastic ribs on wood
The tests show the excellent adhesion of the plastic to the wood structure. During the tests, the surface of the wood is also peeled off.
Wooden panel with anti-slip elements
Applied rubber buffers made of TPE are applied to locally notched screen-printed wooden panel.
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More Case Studies
ROBIN in the extrusion line
In close cooperation with the innovation group of REHAU Industries, the ROBIN technology was integrated directly into an extrusion line. Functionalisations were applied to a profile at regular intervals.
Functionalisation of composite profiles
Together with our partners INOMETA GmbH and Mitsui Chemicals Europe GmbH as well as the Institute for Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology at the TU Dresden, we have completely redesigned the functionalisation of high-performance profiles.
Functionalisation of wood
The versatility of our ROBIN system allows us to apply a wide range of functions to wooden panels or profiles. And this with outstandingly good bonding strengths.