Topcentral’s CircleBlend® compound series represents a new generation of recycled material formulations designed to meet or exceed virgin plastic performance in demanding automotive applications.
Why CircleBlend® for Automotive?
Automotive manufacturers face conflicting requirements:
- Sustainability mandates: Increasing recycled content requirements from OEMs
- Performance requirements: Strict specifications for impact, heat resistance, and dimensional stability
- Cost pressures: Maintaining competitiveness while adding sustainability costs
- IATF 16949 compliance: Quality management system requirements
CircleBlend® Product Range
Topcentral offers automotive-grade compounds across multiple polymer systems:
- rPC/ABS blends: Balancing impact strength and surface finish
- Glass-filled rPC: Enhanced stiffness for structural applications
- Flame-retardant rPC: Meeting UL94 V-0 for electrical components
- UV-stabilized rPC: Long-term weather resistance for exterior parts
Technical Performance Data
CircleBlend® compounds achieve:
- Impact strength: 450-700 J/m (Izod notched) depending on grade
- Heat deflection temperature: 120-140°C at 1.82 MPa
- Flowability: MVR 15-35 cm³/10min for thin-wall molding
- Color stability: Delta E < 1.0 after 1000h UV exposure
IATF 16949 Certification
Topcentral’s CircleBlend® production facilities are IATF 16949 certified, ensuring traceability and quality consistency required by automotive OEMs.
For automotive material qualification packages and technical datasheets, contact Topcentral’s automotive business unit.
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