Wood Plastic Composite Material(also called “WPC”, “man-made Wood”，“Plastic Lumber”).
It is with the thermoplastic resin and the natural fiber (for example lime pyrolignite, rice husk, wheat straw, peanut shell, bamboo powder and so on) after the high polymer modification, with matches mixes, squeezes out one kind of compound material which the equipment processing makes. It has both the plastic and the lumber characteristic, may substitute them in many situations, the application domain is extremely widespread; the material to be allowed 100% recycling, is one kind conforms to the international initiative circulation economy environmental protection new material, thus extremely has the development potential.
Recycled wood/plastic composite lumber typically consists of a 50 /50 mix of wood fibers from recovered saw dust and waste plastics that include high-density polyethylene, PVC, and others. The material is formed into both solid and hollow profiles.
Recycled wood/plastic composites are typically more rigid than 100 percent recycled plastic lumber because the wood fibers act as reinforcement. In addition, the plastic encapsulates and binds the wood together to resist moisture penetration and degradation from fungal rot.
WPC decking and railing products are made from a unique combination of reclaimed wood and plastic, giving you the best qualities of both materials. The plastic shields the wood from moisture and insect damage, so there's no rotting or splintering. The wood protects the plastic from UV damage and gives your deck a solid, natural feel. It looks great year after year. And because there is no need to spend hours staining or repairing, the enjoyment of a WPC deck is truly timeless.
Wood plastic composite profiles are ideal in many applications traditionally using
PLASTIC or WOOD, also many other products can benefit from the following attributes:
Dimensional stability, longevity, natural feel
Stable over a wide temperature range, weather-resistant
Moisture resistant, low flame spread
High impact resistant
Outstanding screw and nail retention
Environmentally friendly, 100% Recyclable
Available in four color options to suit any indoor and outdoor style
Easily produced and easily fabricated.
Contains no toxic chemicals or preservatives
Non-decay , Resistant to termites and other wood boring insects
Will not warp, split, splinter, blister or peel
Water and moisture resistant
Will never have to paint, stain or seal
Affordable and long term savings
Environmentally friendly -100% recyclable
No need of treatment and exemption of export test
Excellent traction –wet or dry
Main Properties of WPC (Tested in Taiwan)
Item | Meas. Method | Test Data | Standard Value |
Density（g/cm3） | ASTM | 1.17 | ≥0.9 |
Compressive strength（kgf/cm2） | ASTM | 233 | ≥155 |
Bending strength（kgf/cm2） | ASTM | 181 | ≥130 |
