Application of Thermoplastic Polypropylene Honeycomb Panels in Flooring

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Thermoplastic polypropylene honeycomb panels are increasingly being used in flooring applications due to their lightweight, durable and high-performance properties. These floors are made of polypropylene honeycomb core and CFRT (Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic) outer layer as the basic composition, and then composited with other materials according to application requirements.

Structural Diagram

Main advantages of using thermoplastic polypropylene honeycomb as flooring:

Lightweight & high strength

Lightweight & high strength: The honeycomb structure of polypropylene plastic effectively reduces the overall weight through its unique hollow design while maintaining excellent load-bearing capacity. The continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic as the honeycomb skin further enhances the durability of the floor, improves its impact resistance and tensile strength, and enables it to withstand higher loads and more severe use environments.

Durability

Polypropylene material has excellent corrosion resistance, chemical resistance and moisture resistance, and can maintain a long service life in challenging environments. It can resist corrosion from a variety of common chemicals, including acids, alkalis and solvents, so it is widely used in industries such as chemicals, food processing and medicine. In addition, polypropylene material performs well in humid environments and is not easy to absorb water, so it can maintain its structural stability and strength even in high humidity or humid conditions. Its high durability makes polypropylene material an ideal choice for many heavy-duty and harsh environments, ensuring reliability and low maintenance requirements during long-term use.

Sustainable economic development

Thermoplastic polypropylene material is a 100% recyclable material that can effectively reduce the impact on the environment. The recyclability of this material not only helps reduce resource consumption, but also reduces waste generation, thereby reducing dependence on natural resources. During the production process, the energy consumption of thermoplastic polypropylene materials is relatively low, further reducing the carbon footprint. Through recycling, thermoplastic polypropylene materials can be effectively used in multiple life cycles, supporting green manufacturing and sustainable development goals. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for many industries to implement sustainable economic development strategies.

Economic benefits

Thermoplastic polypropylene honeycomb panels greatly reduce the construction cost of floor systems. Compared with traditional materials, they bring lower production and transportation costs, and their durability and corrosion resistance reduce the frequency and cost of later maintenance, thus bringing long-term economic benefits to customers.

Typical Applications

Structural composition

CorePolypropylene Honeycomb (Cell size: 8, 10, 12m)
Reinforcement layerCFRT (Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic)
Surface layer (Optional)Vinyl leather, quartz sand FRP, etc
Thickness5.0-100mm
Single panel widthMaximum 2.8m
Single panel lengthMaximum 12m

Common Thermoplastic Polypropylene Honeycomb Flooring

Non-woven polypropylene honeycomb panels

Applications:

  • Flooring core materials.

Natural CFRT skin polypropylene honeycomb panels

Application:

  • Floor substrate.

Black CFRT skin polypropylene honeycomb panels

Application:

  • Floor substrate.

Black non-slip CFRT skin polypropylene honeycomb panels

Applications:

  • Dry cargo truck floors.
  • Ramps.
  • Mobile stages.
  • Scaffolding panels, etc.

Quartz sand FRP skin polypropylene honeycomb panels

Applications:

  • Ramps.
  • Sidewalks.
  • Aisles.
  • Trucks floor, etc.

Vinyl leather facing polypropylene honeycomb panels

Applications:

  • RVs.
  • Buses.
  • Subways.
  • High-speed rail, etc.

TOPOLOGROUP honeycomb core floors are modular in design, lightweight in structure, easy to handle, and quick to install. This innovative design makes the flooring system more efficient during construction and transportation. The modular structure not only increases the flexibility of installation, but also allows customization according to different needs to adapt to various complex environments.