Description

kaypla® is an unrivalled technology for a new product group of high performance fibres made from polyolefin.It is manufactured in a special melt spinning process and is distinguished by its outstanding properties.

 



Products

We supply kaypla® film tape in various formats:

  • as kaypla® tape direct from the spool
  • processed into unidirectional laminates or textiles
  • as finished fibre-reinforced composite panels


Fields of application for kaypla®

  • Ropes and fishing nets
  • Suitcases for electrical equipment
  • Superstructures for commercial vehicles and mobile homes
  • Temporary installations (e.g. staging)
  • Cargo containers
  • Consumer goods

kaypla® industries

  • Automotive industry
  • Construction industry
  • Consumer goods industry
  • Packing industry
  • Transportation industry

kaypla® can also be used in many other applications.

Patents

kaypla® is already patented in 26 countries 12 other countries are in progress.



Origin

kaypla® is manufactured and distributed by Nextrusion GmbH, a former Hoechst / Teijin subsidiary based in Southern Germany.



The advantages of kaypla®

  • Products made from kaypla® are low in weight but high in rigidity.
  • kaypla® retains its suppleness and consistency even at very low temperatures (-30°C)
  • The thermoplastic properties of components made from kaypla® make them suitable for remoulding
  • kaypla® is 100% recyclable, as it does not contain any impurities
  • kaypla® is flexible in the way it can be used, as it can be combined with other materials, including in sandwich structured composites
  • kaypla® offers consistent value for money compared with other high-performance fibres