Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.

Owens Corning Composites Sprl

Frank R Cichocki

Michael H Jander

Paul R Krumlauf

Terry L Cheney

Donald Burton Sage, Jr

James Laurence Thomason

Jacques H Gerard

David E Adam, Deceased

Giovanni Montagna

A composite part made from a sheet molding compound is disclosed as having improved characteristics over traditional sheet molding compound composite parts. The fibrous material is introduced as a veil layer adjacent a paste layer, the veil flows well during the molding process. The improved flow and surface characteristics of a composite part are attributed to the elongation of the veil during molding and to the improved filling capabilities.

Sheet molding compound having improved characteristics

A moldable pellet used for making high impact, non-abrasive recyclable structural composites consisting of a thermoplastic polymer or polymers, with or without fillers and additives, and a synthetic cellulosic fiber in yarn or tow form such as Rayon or Lyocell. The concentration of cellulose fiber within the pellet may vary from approximately 2-80 percent by weight or higher. This moldable pellet is suitable for molding in current molding applications such as, but not limited to, injection molding, extrusion compression molding, and compression molding.

Moldable pellet based on the combination of synthetic cellulose fibers and thermoplastic polymers

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Reynoldsburg, OH, United States of America

Frank R Cichocki