Basic wood elements, from largest to smallest

Melamine-Formaldehyde
Melamine-formaldehyde (MF) resins are used primarily for decorative laminates, paper treating, and paper coating. They are typically more expensive than PF resins. MF resins may, despite their high cost, be used in bonding conventional wood-based composites. wpc fencing MF resins are often used in combination with UF. MF–UF resins are used when an inconspicuous (light color) adhesive is needed and when greater water resistance than can be attained with UF resin is required.Isocyanates .The isocyanate wood adhesive is a polymeric methylene di-isocyanate (pMDI). It is used as an alternative to PF resin, primarily in composite products fabricated from strands. pMDI resins are typically more costly than PF resins but have more rapid cure rates and will tolerate higher moisture contents in the wood source. pMDI about outdoor composite panels resin is sometimes used in core layers of strand-based composites, with slower-curing PF resin used in surface layers. Facilities that use pMDI are required to take special precautionary protective measures because the uncured resin can result in chemical sensitization of persons exposed to it. Cured pMDI resin poses no recognized health concerns.
Bio-Based Adhesives
Bio-based adhesives, primarily protein glues, were widely used prior to the early 1970s in construction plywood. In the mid-1970s, they were supplanted by PF adhesives, on the basis of the superior bond durability provided by phenolics. The move toward “green” products has led to a renewed interest in bio-based adhesives. Several soy-protein-based resin systems, with bond durabilities similar to those pro-vided by PF resins, have recently been developed and com-mercialized.

Durable adhesive systems may also be derived from tannins or from lignin. Tannins are natural phenol compounds that are present in the bark of a number of tree species. The tannins can be about wood plastic composite lumber suppliers extracted from bark, modifed, and reacted with formaldehyde to produce an intermedi-ate polymer that is a satisfactory thermosetting adhesive. Lignin-based resins have also been developed from spent pulping liquor, which is generated when wood is pulped for paper or chemical feedstocks. In the manufacture of wet-process fberboard, lignin, which is an inherent component of lignocellulosic material, is frequently used as binder (Suchsland and Woodson 1986), although “natural” lignin bonding is sometimes augmented with small amounts of PF resin

Commercial product or performance standards for wood-based composites

The primary component of wood-based composites is the wood element, often 94% or more by mass. Common ele-ments for conventional wood-based composites include veneers, strands, particles, and fbers. The physical charac-teristics of common elements can be seen in Figure 11–5. Properties of wpc products materials can be changed by chang-ing the size and geometry of the elements and by combin-ing, reorganizing, or stratifying elements.

Bonding in most conventional wood-based composites is provided by thermosetting (heat-curing) dhesive resins. Chapter 9 provides a more thorough discussion of thermoset adhesive resins. Commonly wood plastic composite fence gate used resin–binder systems include phenol-formaldehyde, urea-formaldehyde, melamine-formaldehyde, and isocyanate.Phenol-Formaldehyde Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins are typically used in the manufacture of construction plywood and oriented strand-board where exposure to weather during construction is a concern. Other moisture exposure situations, such as tem-porary weather exposure, occasional plumbing leaks, or wet foot traffc, may also necessitate the use of PF resins. PF resins are commonly referred to as phenolic resins. Phenolic resins are relatively slow-curing compared with other ther-mosetting resins.

In hot-pressed wood-based composites, use of phenolic resin necessitates longer press times and higher press temperatures. Hot-stacking of  wood plastic composite rail fence pressed material shortly after emergence from the press is a fairly common industrial practice, used to attain adequate resin cure with-out greatly extending press time. Signifcant heat exposure associated with pressing of phenolic-bonded composites commonly results in a noticeable reduction in their hygro-scopicity. Cured phenolic resins remain chemically stable at elevated temperatures. Their bonds also are sometimes referred to as being “boil-proof” because of their ability to maintain composite dimensional and mechanical properties under wet conditions. The inherently darker color of PF res-in compared with other resins may make them aesthetically unsuitable for product applications such as interior paneling and furniture.

Wood-Based Composite Materials

The basic element for wood-based composites is the fber, with larger particles composed of many fbers. Elements used in the production of about outdoor composite panels wood-based composites can be made in a variety of sizes and shapes. Typical elements in-clude fbers, particles, fakes, veneers, laminates, or lumber. Figure 11–2 shows the variation and relative size of wood elements. Element size and geometry largely dictate the product manufactured and product performance. Perfor-mance standards are in place for many conventional about outdoor composite prodcuts.

This chapter gives an overview of the general types and composition of wood-based composite products and the ma-terials and processes used to manufacture them. It describes conventional wood-based composite panels and structural composite materials intended for general construction, interior use, or both. This chapter also describes wood–nonwood composites. Mechanical properties of these types of composites are presented and discussed in Chapter 12.
Because wood-based composites come in a variety of forms, we briefy describe several of the most common commercial products.

Conventional wood-based composites are manufactured products made primarily from wood with only a few percent resin and other additives. A useful way to classify conven-tional about wood plastic composite decking suppliersbased on specifc gravity, density, raw material, and processing methods is shown in
Figure 11–3, which presents an overview of the most com-mon types of commercial panel products discussed in this chapter and a quick reference to how these composite mate-rials compare with solid wood from the standpoint of den-sity and general processing considerations. The raw material classifcations of fbers, particles, and veneers are shown on the left y-axis. Specifc gravity and density are shown on the top and bottom horizontal axes (x-axes), respectively. The right y-axis, wet and dry processes, describes in general terms the processing method used to produce a particular product. Selection of about wood plastic composite lumber elements, adhesives, and pro-cessing techniques all contribute to product performance. Figure 11–4 shows examples of some commercial wood-
based composites.

Current applications of WPCs11

“More injuries are associated with deck failures than all other wood building components and loading cases combined!”The term composite is being used in this chapter to describe any  affordable outdoor patio flooring material adhesively bonded together. Wood-based composites encompass a range of products, from fberboard to laminated beams. Wood-based composites are used for a number of nonstructural and structural applications in product lines ranging from panels for interior covering purposes to panels for exterior uses and in furniture and support structures in buildings (Fig. 11–1). Maloney (1986) proposed a classifcation system to logically categorize the array of wood-based composites. The classifcation in refects the latest product developments.

A variety of wood sources are appropriate for use in wood-based composites. Wood with localized defects (such as knots) can often be used effectively in wood-based compos-ites. Reducing wood with defects to wood elements miti-gates the infuence of these characteristics in the manufac-tured products. Recovered wood from construction waste or industrial manufacturing processes, and wood derived from small-diameter timber, forest residues, or exotic and inva-sive species, may also be effectively used in  affordable outdoor flooring wood-based composites. Because natural wood properties vary among
species, between trees of the same species, and between pieces from the same tree, solid wood cannot match com-posite products in the uniformity and range of properties that can be controlled.

This chapter is organized into three sections. The frst sec-tion covers conventional wood-based composite panels. Materials, adhesives, and additives common to conventional wood-based composites are summarized. Specifc products addressed include panel products such as plywood, oriented strandboard, particleboard, and  affordable wpc fencing fberboard. Specialty composites are also discussed. The second section covers structural composite lumber, including glued-laminated timber, laminated veneer lumber, parallel strand lumber, laminated strand lumber, and oriented strand lumber. Wood–nonwood composites are discussed in the third section, including inorganic-bonded composites and wood–thermo-plastic composites. Books have been written about each of these categories, and the constraints of this chapter necessi-tate that the discussion be general and brief. References are provided for more detailed information.

Current applications of WPCs

“More injuries are associated with deck failures than all other wood building components and loading cases combined!”The term composite is being used in this chapter to describe any all kind of wpc flower boxes material adhesively bonded together. Wood-based composites encompass a range of products, from fberboard to laminated beams. Wood-based composites are used for a number of nonstructural and structural applications in product lines ranging from panels for interior covering purposes to panels for exterior uses and in furniture and support structures in buildings (Fig. 11–1). Maloney (1986) proposed a classifcation system to logically categorize the array of wood-based composites. The classifcation in refects the latest product developments.

A variety of wood sources are appropriate for use in wood-based composites. Wood with localized defects (such as knots) can often be used effectively in wood-based compos-ites. Reducing wood with defects to wood elements miti-gates the infuence of these characteristics in the manufac-tured products. Recovered wood from construction waste or industrial manufacturing processes, and wood derived from small-diameter timber, forest residues, or exotic and inva-sive species, may also be effectively used in all kind of wpc wall wood-based composites. Because natural wood properties vary among species, between trees of the same species, and between pieces from the same tree, solid wood cannot match com-posite products in the uniformity and range of properties that can be controlled.

This chapter is organized into three sections. The frst sec-tion covers conventional wood-based composite panels. Materials, adhesives, and additives common to conventional wood-based composites are summarized. Specifc products addressed include panel products such as plywood, oriented strandboard, particleboard, and all kinds of wpc floor fberboard. Specialty composites are also discussed. The second section covers structural composite lumber, including glued-laminated timber, laminated veneer lumber, parallel strand lumber, laminated strand lumber, and oriented strand lumber. Wood–nonwood composites are discussed in the third section, including inorganic-bonded composites and wood–thermo-plastic composites. Books have been written about each of these categories, and the constraints of this chapter necessi-tate that the discussion be general and brief. References are provided for more detailed information.

Trends in building construction and materials

WPC composite lumber prices is the most cost ef ective decking material available today. DuraComp™ DECK140 will never need oiling or in fact any maintenance other than a regular clean. It has a design life in excess of 40 years and given the colour is permeated throughout the entire product its appearance will never fade.

composite lumber in canada has a recommended span of 500mm. It can be installed using either traditional fixing methods, the QuikDrive® Composite installation system or one of Cosset’s
hidden clip fixing systems. Deck140 requires 11 plastic clips per square metre. Contact Cosset customer service for further details on installation and your preferred fixing method.

Option #2 QuikDrive® Fixing System: Designed for large area applications, the QuikDrive® screw gun enables the installer to walk along following a string line whilst driving screws from a standing position. The recycled wood plastic composite lumber clever self feeding system can reduce installation time by up to 70%, prevents any bending and allows for consistent countersinking of screw heads.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DECKING

Cosset’s DuraComp™ DECK100 is a genuine alternative to using Australia’s precious timbers. It’s lightweight, strong, cool under foot and has a high level non slip performance, making it ideal for both commercial and residential applications.When choosing to install Cosset’s DuraComp™ DECK100 you not only assist the environment in diverting waste from landfill, you also choose the best. wood plastic composite panels will never need oiling or in fact any maintenance other than a regular clean. It has a design life in excess of 40 years and given the colour is permeated throughout the entire product its appearance will never fade.

composite decking Features
•Will not crack, warp, rot or splinter.
• Comes with Cosset’s
• DuraComp™ 10 year warranty.
•Easy to install with 3 installation methods available.
• Choose from either a groove or grain i nish.
• No maintenance other than regular cleaning.
• Available in 8 colours for projects over 7000kg’s.
• Diverts waste plastic and timber from landi ll.
• High level of UV and colour stability.
•Heavy duty, long wearing and easy under foot.
• Highly resistant to moisture, termites and white ants.
• Can be recycled for future generations.

wood plastic composite wall has a recommended span of 450mm. It can be installed using either traditional i xing methods, the QuikDrive® Composite installation system or Cosset’s hidden clip fixing system. Deck100 requires 15 plastic clips per square metre. Contact Cosset customer service on free call 1800 COSSET (1800 267 738) for further details on installation and your preferred fixing method.

Ontario firm revolutionizes flow mold technology

SPS Inc. of Tilsonburg, Ontario, has developed a new flow mold system designed to produce large dimension plastic timber wood plastic composite material products at high throughput. The new design reduces shrinkage and voiding and can produce parts with reproducible dimensions.

The system employs a unique mold design that maintains pressure in the cavity during cooling to eliminate large voids, and surface shrinkage. High productivity is achieved by use of a unique filling station that that employs a diverter valve system to fill and switch molds without interrupting the melt flow from the extruder. The reputation,quality,service valve design eliminates extruder back-pressure swings during the mold fill and switch cycle. The molds are transferred to a cooling bath by an automated carriage system that moves them sequentially through the cooling process. The system utilizes multiple molds to achieve very high throughputs. An automated line to produce railway ties is run by a single operator.

SPS also offers processing equipment to convert baled film plastic to densified feedstock. The large cross-section timber produced can tolerate higher levels of contamination in the finished product and this reduces the level of cleaning required, which (in turn) reduces the capital needed to process the recycled polymers. The process can produce parts with simple blends of mixed plastic with up to 50 ercent “non-melts”, or can be used to wood plastic composite boards produce complex composites with more emanding structural requirements, such as railway ties.

An automated line to produce railway ties can mold up to one tie per minute. Throughputs of 5,000 pounds per hour are attainable when producing large timber cross-sections. It is worth noting that thick cross-sections of molten polymer take very long times to cool and crystallize. Cooling cycles could be well over one hour for a 12”x 12” cross-section. A continuous extrusion process would require a water spray cooling line measured in kilometers to achieve the cooling necessary for dimensional stability. Once a plastic profile increases beyond two inches in thickness, this new flow mold system is most likely the process of choice.

Tie Tek (Houston, Texas) and U.S. wood plastic composite lumber (Ocala, Florida) have qualified railway ties made on the SPS system through extensive testing at the Railway Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Plastic ties meet all the requirements for wood ties, but do not require the use of toxic preservatives and are expected to have at least double the lifespan. It is estimated that 18 million railway ties are replaced each year in North America. SPS Inc. is also the equipment supplier to Nova Plastics Products Inc. in Newfoundland, which produces large timbers for marine applications.

Processing Technologies & Product Types

During the 1990s, a number of technologies emerged to utilize recycled plastics in products designed to replace dimensional composite deck furniture. While the largest market growth has been in the production of exterior deck boards, recycled plastic lumber (RPL) is also being used to fabricate moldings, doorjambs, window casings, playground equipment, railway ties, pilings, posts and fencing products. Despite a temporary slowdown in demand in 2000-2001, due to generally depressed economic conditions and the accumulation of high inventories by suppliers, the plastic lumber industry remains a growing force in the construction and building sector. Some of the traditional composite decking boards companies are investing in new facilities to produce polyethylene wood composites.

In addition, a number of Canadian companies have launched plastic lumber products in the past two years (although, for the most part, these recent start-ups have focused on the use of virgin polymers, rather than recycled plastics). Recently, an Ontario firm has updated an earlier extrusion flow molding technology, which had only limited application, to create a low-cost, high-output system that should provide new options for using recycled plastic, including sources that are heavily contaminated, to make railway ties and other large cross-section timbers.

This section briefly reviews the major production systems that are being used to make recycled plastic lumber -- including single polymer systems, extrusion flow molding systems, fiberglass-reinforced RPL, composite deck boards pricing PVC extrusion profiles, woodfibre-plastic composites, oriented woodfibre-polymer composites, and polymer-polymer products.

This section also assesses the capacities of the various production technologies to utilize recycled plastics in an effective and economic manner, and investigates the opportunities that might arise through the use of the new extrusion flow mold system developed by SPS Inc. (Tilsonburg, Ontario).

WPC Strategic Assessment Highlights

1. The manufacture of recycled plastic lumber (RPL) and woodfibre–plastic composites (WPCs) grew rapidly through the 1990s and have captured nearly 12 percent of the North American deck board market. These materials are low maintenance, do not require painting or staining, and are impervious to rot and wood-eating insects, which makes them attractive to consumers.

2. Strong growth of RPL and wood-plastic materials  should continue and the market is expected to double by 2005, in part, driven by the phase-out of arsenic compounds from pressure treated lumber.

3. The development of ASTM standards for plastic lumber products will support their use by consumers. The industry is currently working to amend building codes to permit the use of plastic lumber in coded projects.

4. A number of WPC compound floor operations have been launched in Canada over the past two years. While the focus of these new operations has been on use of virgin polymers (such as polypropylene, polystyrene and high density polyethylene), one product utilizes recycled HDPE. Several large U.S. producers of plastic lumber are currently the major consumers of PE film and other recycled feedstocks collected in Canada.

5. The high growth rate inpopularity of wood-plastic products sales has stimulated significant research in new production technologies and manufacturing techniques, new additives that support wider product applications, and new products.

6. An oriented polypropylene-woodfibre composite developed in Canada has demonstrated flex strength superior to wood with a comparable flex modulus. This new product may open up a number of new applications.

7. A new, Canadian-designed flow-mold process for the production of large crosssection, plastic or environment friendliness wood-plastic floor can utilize PE films collected from curbside, mixed plastics and carpet waste. The process (and the products produced) can tolerate higher levels of contamination than other plastic lumber applications and may provide a large and viable market for these materials

produces a vinyl deck board system

Many of the new companies that have started up in the last two years to manufacture high quality deck systems use virgin polymers. The largest of the woodfibre-plastic lumber manufacturers in Canada are Composite Building Products International Inc. (Barrie, Ontario), Brite Manufacturing (Bolton, Ontario), GSW Thermoplastics (Barrie, Ontario), and Nexwood Industries Ltd. (Brampton, Ontario). Together with Royal WPC wall board with wood grain(Woodbridge, Ontario), which produces a vinyl deck board system, these companies have the dominant share of the decking systems being manufactured in Canada and sold in major retail outlets. All of these manufacturers (except one) use virgin polymers for their products and are not major purchasers of post-consumer recycled ontent (and certainly not curbside collected film).

Canadian municipalities, retailers and companies that collect or enerate used PE film and other plastic wastes continue to be dependent on large U.S. producers of composite plastic lumber, such as AERT (Springdale, Arkansas) and the Trex Company. However, DIY decking tile a new processing system designed by a Canadian company may provide a large and 3 growing market for curbside collected film and mixed plastics currently being landfilled.

SPS Inc. (Tilsonburg, Ontario) has developed a high productivity flow mold process that has made it cost-effective and practical to manufacture large cross section-plastic composite timbers for use as railway ties and marine bumpers and pilings. The large diameter molds permit the use of mixed plastics or plastic films with higher levels of contamination at much lower processing costs. The new flow mold process also can accommodate sophisticated composites that utilize glass fibre, nylon fibre,composite flooring tile woodfibre or rubber in mixtures that use about 50 percent PE film to achieve the structural properties needed for demanding applications. The process has been successfully used to manufacture plastic composite railway ties that are now approved for use by North American railways.

SSTTI wpc product

Through 2 years of rapid development,SSTTI has developed and produced variety Wood-Plastic composite products. Wood plastic composite (WPC) 2x4 composite lumber  is a new material that is experiencing high growth rates worldwide. The new composite material consists of wood, plastics and additives in different proportions.With the help of thermoplastic forming techniques such as extrusion and injection moulding, WPC is used to produce numerous products such as decking,railing,decorative boards, fencing, and noise protection walls,etc.Our products has gained recognition from the customer and market both home and abroad.

We are in the eco-friendly industry. All of the technology data is excellent- comply with DD CEN/TS, ASTM & ROHS test standard, OTC & Intertek have issued professional reports for 2x4 composite decking, which demonstrates the excellent quality of our WPC.

common wpc flower boxes :
1 Superior high temperature heat deflection
2 Superior fire resistance (flame spread)
3 Resistance to biological degradation ( insects, decay, termite etc.) 4 Very low water absorption
5 Superior mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, and impact resistance)
6 Resistance to thermal degradation
7 Addition of additives can enhance required mechanical and/or physical properties if needed.
8 Formaldehyde free
9 Economical
10 Environmental & Future friendly,free of formaldehyde

We have a very young team. We are proud of our boundless energy and creativity. With global view, we understand YOUR market. We do our best to ensure you get what you want and to the level you expect.

recycled PE woodfibre product

Plastic lumber products can be worked with conventional carpentry tools and have a number of advantages over wood plastic composite fence gate products. They resist rot, mildew and termites; they do not require regular painting or staining; and they are, otherwise, low maintenance materials. Many plastic lumber products are highly attractive and can be manufactured to meet a wide variety of design and appearance specifications. When wood or some other natural fibre source is incorporated into the material, many plastic lumber products can be painted or stained. 2
A recent trend in the production of woodfibre-plastic composites is the use of virgin polymers in place of recycled plastics. Polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) offer both a higher flex modulus (a measure of board stiffness) and a higher flexural strength (resistance to breaking) than polyethylene. The use of virgin polymers may also offer a wider variety of aesthetic options, including pigmenting choices and reproducible patterns. However, the higher cost of virgin polymer plastic lumber products may limit their market share.

The all-recycled-content attractive wpc flower boxes board stock, such as that produced by the Trex Company Inc. (with plants in Winchester, Virginia, and Fernley, Nevada), will continue to have a major raw material cost advantage compared to either pure polymer extrusions or composites made with virgin polymers. In the future, the plastic lumber market may segment as consumers weigh the properties of virgin polymer gainst the lower cost of recycled PE woodfibre products.

With growing markets for its products, the plastic lumber industry is actively researching new products, applications and production processes. This has lead to the development of a number of new products offering improved properties. A good example is a oodfibrepolypropylene composite that is oriented following extrusion and cooling. It results in an open porous structure that looks a lot like wood, and offers a flex modulus that is close to wood and a flexural strength about double that of wood.

A key issue facing the plastic lumber industry in the early 1990s was the lack of engineering standards for the products it produced. This gap is being addressed by the Plastic Lumber Trade Association, which has worked to establish a set of ASTM standards that apply to plastic lumber made (primarily) from high density polyethylene (HDPE). The polyethylene building composite flower boxes  industry is also working on ASTM standards that would address the properties of composites. The evelopment of appropriate standards that address the properties of plastic lumber will support future growth in non-structural  applications, such as deck boards, siding etc. However, building codes in Canada and the U.S. have not been revised to allow for the use of plastic lumber in any coded applications. Some suppliers are currently working to address this problem.

Executive Summary

During the 1990s, a number of technologies emerged to utilize recycled plastics in products designed to replace dimensional wood lumber. Since that time, the sale of recycled plastic lumber (RPL), including pure polymer extrusions andInterlocking System of WPC wall panel, have grown to capture a significant share of the deck board and deck railing market.

While the largest market growth has been in the sale of exterior deck boards, plastic lumber is also being used to fabricate moldings, doorjambs, window casings, playground equipment, railway ties, pilings, posts and fencing products Woodfibre-plastic composites (WPCs) represent the largest and fastest growing segment of the plastic lumber market. They also help close the recycling loop as a strategically important consumer of recycled polyethylene (PE) films, such as stretch wrap from the industrial, commercial and institutional (IC&I) sectors, PE bags from store depot collection programs, or PE bags and films gathered through municipal curbside collection programs across Canada.

Growth in the plastic lumber industry was very rapid in the 1990s, with growth rates of up to 50 percent per year and suppliers often unable to meet consumer demand for plastic lumber products. This period of growth has been followed by a year of consolidation, concurrent with the general economic slow down in 2001. The major industry players, the Trex Company and U.S. Plastic Lumber (along with others), had to idle equipment due to soft demand and high inventories. In spite of this, the long-term outlook for the industry is for high growth. Most of the market growth for plastic lumber has been in the North American residential deck market, which SANDING surface waterproof wood plastic composite wall panel is valued at $5.2 billion (US) per year. Of this, sales of treated substructure components are worth some $1.8 billion (US) annually, while deck boards and railings account for $3.4 billion (US). By the year 2001, plastic lumber accounted for nearly 12 percent of the deck boards and railings sold, with total sales of $395 million (US). Its share of the market is expected to more than double by 2005, to $845 million (US).

The recent agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S lumber industry to phase out arsenic compounds from pressure treated wood is expected to support the continued growth of eco friendly wpc wall cladding  for decking applications.  

the recycling loop for the PE film and other plastics collected in industrial

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transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. iii Abstract During the 1990s, a number of technologies emerged to utilize recycled plastics in products designed to replace dimensional wpc bedroom door lumber.

Since that time, recycled plastic lumber (RPL) products have proven to be effective alternatives for many applications, offering high durability and requiring little maintenance. Plastic lumber products are resilient, weather-resistant, and impervious to rot, mildew, and termites. They do not require painting or staining. While RPL is widely employed in the construction of outdoor decks, plastic lumber is also being used to fabricate moldings, doorjambs, window casings, playground equipment, railway ties, pilings, posts and fencing products. 

The development and commercialization of new high-throughput, low-cost processing technologies will afford the opportunity to further close the recycling loop for the PE film and other plastics collected in industrial, commercial and municipal programs This report details the properties and application of RPL and composite door panels, charts the growth in the plastic lumber industry, describes the capabilities of the various production processes and additives, and profiles the major players. It also addresses the need for product standards and building code amendments
to support the future growth of markets for plastic lumber.

Finally, the report describes a series of three hypothetical processing facilities: a line manufacturing woodfibre composite deck boards from recycled PE film, one manufacturing pure polymer plastic deck boards from recycled HDPE milk jugs, and a new flow mold system designed to produce large dimension plastic timber products from a variety of mixed and contaminated plastics. The report provides a comparative analysis of the three commercially-available production processes, in terms of their wpc garage door  cost, operation, and capacity to utilize recycled plastic feedstocks.

China's WPC (wood plastics composites) industry

China's wooden plastic material composites market is projected to develop an exceptional offer much more than 30 % this year, pushed by equally increasing domestic need as well as the country's cost-competitiveness internationally, in accordance with chinese language courses market leaders. 

China's WPC (wood plastics composites) industry, the second-largest all through the world at the rear of the United States, is projected to possess production of 300,000 metric tons this year, up from about 215,000 metric tons in 2009, in accordance with the wooden plastic material decorative wall cladding using the China Plastics digesting market Association. The country is probable to hold on its concentrate on exports, with about 75 % of China's WPC production presently sent abroad, the majority of that to North America and Europe, mentioned Ji Jian Ren, secretary common using the WPC committee.

Around 90 percent using the materials content articles of our decking boards is possibly recycled or reclaimed. each and every lineal metre of ModWood decking board consists of near to 37 recycled plastic material milk bottles and near to some few of kg of reclaimed pine dirt (137 mm x 23 mm board).ModWood is ideal for ecologically delicate areas since it consists of no nasty substance ingredients that could leach out.The ModWood interior wall panels  board is stylish, safe and seem and durable. The product assortment consists of a broad strong (137 mm), strong (88 mm); a heavy duty (137 mm x 32 mm) marina board; as well as a mini board (68 mm x 17 mm), that is perfect for screening purposes.

The ModWood decking board is wonderful for customers looking for a reduced upkeep product. It is resistant to termites and insects, and will not split, rot or warp. It does not need painting, staining or oiling.ModWood decking boards are accessible within of numerous colours – Sahara, dark Bean, Jarrah and Silver Gum.ModWood is produced in Australia to look after the harsh Australian environment. ModWood wpc wall panels  can be an Australian-owned company.

Decking and railing made from wood/plastic composites are widely available

Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a very promising and sustainable green material that is produced for its ability to be durable without containing toxic chemicals. The physical and mechanical properties of WPC composite wood plastic product depend greatly on the interaction of the plant and polymer fibers within the material. The Wood-plastic Composites manufactured by us are produced with highly durable raw material to ensure product longevity.

The Wooden-plastic composites manufactured by us are termite proof and water proof and have longer life span. The products that are fabricated using these composites are attractive in design and durable in structure. People more and more opting for the walls and wooden flooring made up of WPC material.
Many use some type of recycled plastic and waste wood that's ground into small wood chips or flour. Composites Decorate WPC Wall panel are more rot resistant and less likely to split or cup than treated wood. They do not contain toxic chemical preservatives and are not attacked by insects. No special tools are required to work with composites. Even though they are excellent for decks and railings, they can't be used as structural lumber. Also available are decking, railing and even dimensional lumber made completely from plastic.
Green Points
LEED for Homes: 1/2 point for decking containing recycled material (MR 2.2).NGBS/ICC-700: Up to 6 points, depending on risk, for using termite-resistant materials in areas including decks; up to 3 points for using material with recycled content in each "minor" building component (604.1).

Interlocking System of WPC wall panel products is a new type composite materials booming in recent years, refers to the use of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride, etc. It is mainly used for building materials, furniture, logistics, packaging and other industries.
According to the plastic material, there are mainly PVC wood products, PE wood products, HDPE wood composite products etc.
According to the shape of WPC products, there WPC board, WPC panel and WPC profile products, which can be widely used in our daily life, such as door, flooring, decking, window, outdoor landscape etc.

the qualities of wpc decking

Background
Early composite wood plastic boards products lacked adequate structural stiffness, often resulting in sagging park benches and picnic tables. The next generation of products featured fiber reinforcement using wood, agricultural fibers, fiberglass, and other materials. The addition of fiber reinforcement markedly improved overall strength and stiffness, and rapid growth in wood and natural fiber polymer composites consumption followed (Figure 1). Recent trends in the United States suggest continued market growth for plastic and wood-plastic composite lumber (Figure 2); whether the prolonged recession will negatively impact projected 2013 consumption remains to be seen.

In addition to decking and fencing, wood and plastic composite materials are being used today in making a wide variety of products including automotive parts, pallets, playground equipment, picnic tables, park benches and chairs, landscape  timbers, railroad ties, and docks. Auto interiors and decking for outdoor applications represent the largest market for wood plastic composites in both Europe and North America. Growth is most rapid, in both regions, in the decking segment. Plastic composite decking currently accounts for 10 percent of the residential decking market in North America and 6 percent in Europe. In the U.S., use of plastic composite materials for residential decking is projected to reach 23 and 32 percent of the total decking market by 2011 and 2016, respectively (Wood 2007). Solid wood remains the primary decking material globally.

The qualities of WPC wall cladding decking, on the other hand, are largely defined at this point by manufacturer’s claims and those of various NGOs and other organizations. The EPA is quoted by Fox News as reporting that WPC products last indefinitely (Cant 2009). The EPA’s GreenScapes website , in fact, appears to wholeheartedly endorse plastic lumber over traditional materials for a wide variety of applications. But is sweeping endorsement justified? Is everything that is being said, in fact, true? A bit of investigation into WPC performance to date suggests that caution may be in order when considering such products. For instance, various sources document a number of problems that have been encountered with plastic composite decks and a recent study offers new informa

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WPC decking is an attractive and dependable decking solution that will withstand the test of time. Each piece is knot free and consistent in size, colour and length, therefore eliminating the search for the perfect piece. It looks, smells and handles like wood but has the durability of plastic

ITI (Aust) is the largest distributor in Australia of this rapidly growing wood plastic composite (WPC) and wpc garage flooring bushfire resistant (BAL29) polymer decking industry. ITI distributes two of the finest quality products designed for Australian Environmental conditions.

Introduction
Plastic “lumber” products began appearing in U.S. markets in the late 1980s. Its development was stimulated both by the rising volume of largely un-recycled plastic waste for which uses were needed as well as by increasing consumer interest in more durable, lower maintenance outdoor products such as decking and fencing.
The major selling points for composite lumber are that it is free of potentially hazardous chemicals, and made largely from long-lasting, low-maintenance, recycled materials. It is, thus,often promoted as an environmentally preferable or “green” alternative to other decking materials. In this paper we examine the performance of wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking and its environmental properties. We also highlight a recently completed life cycle analysis (LCA) and comparison of outdoor waterproof flooring  and western red cedar decking. The recent third-party LCA study considered a number of environmental performance measures.

Wood-plastic composite (WPC) lumber is made primarily from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), recovered from the waste stream mainly in the form of used milk containers or recovered plastic bags, and from wood wastes (often planer shavings) that have been ground to a fine powder. A 50:50 mixture of plastic and wood is common. A few outdoor terrace flooring  products make use of low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, or polystyrene plastics and various materials other than wood, including agricultural fibers and fiberglass. While use of a high percentage of recovered plastic is common (100 percent is not unusual), some brands contain markedly less recycled plastic content and little to no post-consumer plastic content.

wood plastic composite product development

Our company occupies an area of 70,000 square meters with initial investment of 15 million RMB. Our company is devoted to researching, developing and manufacturing new wood plastic environmentally-friendly materials, such as plastic-wood floors, railings and shingle and plastic-wood pallets through introducing internationally advanced level automatic production equipment and processes. Our Portable Wpc floor products are very popular in both domestic and overseas markets.With a high-quality professional development team, our company achieves innovative designs and advanced technology, and designs excellent products for customers popular in the market.Jiangyin Aoxing WPC Manufacturing Co., Ltd. adheres to the concept of "people oriented, technology innovation, quality first, customer foremost". We do our best to provide customers with the best quality products and the most enthusiastic services. We look forward to establishing long-term business relationship with you. We warmly welcome friends all over the world to create a brilliant future with us.

Our sales value amounted to RMB2 billion in 2010. With the advantage of our group, we focus on wood plastic composite product development, production, sale and service. Until now, we have developed WPC Composite Tile, fences, wall panels, flower boxes, garbage bins and DIY tiles, totally more than 100 kinds of products. WE can meet various requirements from different types of customers. We focus on R&D, ensuring that we provide our customers with top quality and innovative products. In addition, we use stringent quality control measures to ensure the reliability of our products. Selling well in all cities and provinces around China, our products are also exported to clients in such countries and regions as North America, Europe and the Middle East, and are favorably praised by clients. We welcome you to contact us for more information and look forward to working with you!

For consumers, wood flooring are environmentally friendly energy products, not only can control the emissions of harmful substances, and even be able to do the role of groundwater moisture. For designers, this new composite flooring tile materials, both natural wood and the affinity, and models a variety of colors to meet the designer novelty, differences to the design requirements. For adornment company, simple to put in, can be significant savings in construction materials costs, labor costs and construction period costs. The advantage of period can improve the successful rate of project vote simultaneously have the chance to advance to undertake more projects, to win more benefits for the enterprise. Waterproof, moisture, corrosion, deformation characteristics can greatly reduce the cost of maintenance servic

China's three layer solid mu fu joins a floor board consumption a white paper

Recently, the Chinese forest product industrial association floor specialized committee and the Chinese consumer society consume directive working committee jointly issued "China three solid mu fu joins floor consumes white paper", in the hope to improve the consumer three solid mu fu joins a 2x4 wpc lumber floor board products cognitive at the same time, the forest products industry association the day also launched a "China three solid mu fu joins a floor board consumption research report" and "the three layers of solid mu fu joins a floor board of choose and buy is installed guide", in the hope that the floor enterprise can improve their pavement and service level.

As Chinese floor industry three layer in the field of solid mu fu joins a floor board first consumer guide, the white paper covers the three layers of solid mu fu joins a floor board industry situation, 2x4 composite wood product characteristics, the choose and buy and pavement, maintenance etc. The white paper in addition to guide the consumption for enterprises, and to raise the level of service is also urged action. It is understood that the three layers of solid mu fu joins a floor board of consumer disputes, more than 60% are floor laid is not eligible construction cause, 30% is floor itself has the quality problem. And the white paper come on stage, let consumer oneself become the experts, an expert, will be installed in the shop to play in the process of the merchants of foul play a deterrent effect.

Three layer solid mu fu joins a floor board, originated from Europe, the 1990 s introduced to our country, and was gradually recognized by the domestic consumers, market potential is very large. At present, the domestic three solid mu fu joins a floor board production base mainly distributed in jilin, heilongjiang, hebei, guangdong, jiangsu, etc. Because the southern climate is relatively dry, not easy moisture absorption, easy to grasp the production, and so on the south side of three layers solid mu fu joins a floor board production enterprise lee more obvious. Among them, the jilin province have 10 above three solid mu fu joins a floor board production line, the production of the national by more than a third, sales accounted for more than 50%, more than 90% products are exported, 10% sale in domestic market. Secondly, rich and thick table plate from one hundred years of large diameter log do cutting board, high quality hard, general thickness for 3 to 6 cm, senior made possible durable super thick table plate, and the floor with old hind can perhaps, after gouging, in addition to paint again after paint refurbished use, and real 2x4x12 wood-plastic lumber floor... as durable. Three different length of unique structure, a change to the wood of the physical performance, so the stability is over than other varieties. Intermediate core board and the backboard choose more texture is soft, elastic good cork tree species, which ensure your feet sense of stability, and has a good sound absorption and regulate the function of temperature and humidity. Again, it only three layer structure, with the quantity of cement is very little.

Have two state invention patent, floor industry was born priority

When all the people of the IPAD birth without notice and hurrah, a lot of people won't notice in flooring industry a new floor in the national standard of birth; People in public focus on apple's new products, few people will notice the flooring industry a new brand of birth. In the real 4.8m composite decking wood floor, aggrandizement floor and solid mu fu joins a floor board, etc of traditional floor market pattern, gradually by multilayer compound floor, the floor profession "the priority" replaced.

As other industries, and other products, products are always the upgrade, the market is always on the move. In multilayer compound floor rise time, has two national invention patent far still function the floor has been quietly leading multilayer compound floor areas, far still floor on the market sensitive sense of smell is obvious.

Industry standard further ascension, enterprises to participate in the national standards 4x4 composite posts
The latest impregnated paper laminated sheet facing multilayer solid mu fu joins a floor board national standard "is put forward by the state forestry bureau, the national standardization technical committee of man-made board subsidiaries, Shanghai six-party wood participates in formulating, the national standards come on stage symbolizes the Chinese floor industry standards to a new level, but also for the flooring industry upgrade played the role of wind vane.

Such enterprises to actively participate in the formulation of national standards, more to ensure the new national standard of professional degrees, scientific, and human nature. The new standard 2x6 composite lumber come on stage to domestic floor enterprise to bring not only challenge but also opportunity, compound floor with the uplift of birth, no doubt is the best successful cases.

Multilayer compound floor favor by the market

With the latest impregnated paper laminated sheet facing multilayer solid mu fu joins a floor board national standard "come on stage, the traditional floor market encountered nprecedented impact and test, outdoor deck joist in order to function floor as a representative of multilayer composite floor with superior product performance quickly occupied the market, at one fell swoop won the ealers and consumers pro-gaze. 

As the most multilayer composite floor come onto the market, the domestic many floor istributors and consumers by in succession, which makes the traditional floor market get an unprecedented test. Multilayer compound floor how magic, make business decades of the traditional market face reshuffle?

Traditional floor shortage, to nurture a new generation of floor

As the first widely used floor category, real wood floor appearance nature good, but vulnerable to temperature effect occur deformation, and on the wood resources loss is great, not composite now the green environmental protection idea, so that many developed countries have banned the use of real outdoor deck keel floor.

And aggrandizement floor with wear-resisting, high hardness, good care characteristics, once occupied domestic floor market considerable share, but aggrandizement floor is in fiberboard and urea formaldehyde glue special processing and become, glue dosage, formaldehyde content is high, and the influence of water expansive disadvantages each presenting, making the aggrandizement floor also gradually swing left out in the cold.

Solid mu fu joins a floor board is based on real wood floor improvement based on, lasted appearance natural advantages, overcome the easy deformation faults make it has better stability. But in use process hardness, wear resistance not enough problems make it the test.

Compared with traditional floor before a few kinds is concerned,DIY decking tile  multilayer compound floor can say has been gathering all kinds of the floor of the advantages, innovative production technology, which has the wear resistance of aggrandizement floor, solid mu fu joins a floor board of deformation resistance. This makes the multilayer compound floor even in damp, geothermal and public places can also completely adapt, fully meet the increasing consumer decorate a requirement.