Abaca/PE rotomolded parts made in 1-, 2-, or 3-layers

Abstract

1-, 2-, and 3-layer parts were produced by rotomolding with different loadings of abaca fiber (5-20 %), performing a comparison on the mechanical properties with the fiber content and shots. Rotomolding cycles were analyzed, finding an increase in heating time for all composites. The impact properties are reduced for all composites, while the tensile Young's modulus increases for the parts made in 2-layers at 10 % loading of fibers. The higher energy consumption needed for the different layers would only be justified by an increase in the composite properties.