TPF Thermoplastic Flowforming™ Molded Forms and Shapes

Planks / Boards
Dimensions: 1'-36' or longer
1"-12" or wider
.025"-6" or thicker
with varying thickness or width along its length Features:

a) square or rectangular cross section

b) molded in channels, openings, ribs, smooth or textured surface extensions, pins, connectors, recesses, handles

c) reinforcing insert molded elements such as but not limited to screens, meshes, perforated or solid metal plates, metal films, rods, tubes, bars

d) solid or hollow construction Examples:

* In construction as decking, trusses, joists, framing members, spacers, steps, risers, stringers, bracing or fencing, moldings, lattice elements, furniture frames, lighting poles

* In automotive systems as running boards, bumpers, steps, struts, supports or trailer platforms

* In aerospace and energy generation systems as vanes or propellers. Posts / Beams Dimensions: 1'-50' or longer 1"-24" or wider 1"-24" or thicker with varying thickness or width along its length Features:

f) with 3 or more cross sectional sides including ovals, circles and I-beams

g) features b, c, d above Examples:

* In construction as pilings, framing members, trusses, struts, supports, main beams, floor joists, roof joists, fence posts, deck framing, railings, cross beams, furniture frames, concrete forms and form supports

* In signage as supporting members

* In automotive and trailer systems as framing members, undercarriage supports, sidewall framing

* In materials handling and transportation systems as framing members and load bearing elements Panels / Sheets Dimensions: 1'-36'or longer 1'-10' or wider .025"-24" or thicker Features:

h) curved, flat, or angled profiles and circular, oval or polygonal shapes

i) corrugated, solid, meshed, vented, perforated, or latticed

k) features b, c, d above Examples:

* In construction as wall panels, sound barriers, fences, insulating barriers, flooring, protective coverings, decking, roofing, doors, decorative coverings, siding, sheathing, awnings, sub-flooring, partitions, erosion barriers, walkways, patio floors; concrete forms and concrete form systems; curved panels can be used as components of stormwater chambers, culvert linings, piping for conveying waste water, sewage, septic,drinking water or stormwater; angled panels can be used in gutter systems, corner protective or decorative coverings

* In communications as radome protective systems for antennas and radar

* In materials handling as lids, walls, floors or roof elements of rigid or collapsible container systems

* In automotive and transportation as bed liners, floor decks, side panels, trunk decks

* In appliances as elements of enclosures or platforms

* In recreational vehicles as rigid canopies for golf carts and Boats

* In aerospace as tarmacs and covering Containers Dimensions: 1'-30' or longer 1'-10' or wider .025"-24"or thicker Features:

l) with at least one open side or face as molded

m) cross sectional shapes may be curved, circular, angled, or multisided

n) features b, c, d, h above Examples:

* In materials handling as bins, enclosures, totes, housings, casings, boxes, tubs;

* In appliances as tubs, sinks, housings, closures, bases, platforms and secondary containment;

* In electronics as housings and enclosures for electrical devices, sensors, pumps;

* In automotive and aerospace as storage bins, liquid containment, component housings,

* In construction as storm water chambers, drywells, ponds, pools, spas, shower enclosures, bathtubs;

* In marine and boating as boat hulls, storage, cabinets, under seat storage bins, consoles, sea scooter hulls

* In the Chemical and Agriculture Industry as storage containers for solids, liquids and gases, as reaction, casting or mixing vessels Discs / Gears / Rings Dimensions: 1'-10' or greater in diameter .025"-24" or thicker Features:

o) circular, oval or multisided

p) features b, c, d, h above Examples:

* In construction as manhole covers, sewer grates, debris filters

* In transportation as flywheels, drive gears, metering gears

* In communications as protective radome covers and housings

* In energy generation as seals, gaskets and spacers Platforms Dimensions: 1'-10' or longer 1'-8' or wider 0.025"-12" or thicker Features:

q) possessing solid or hollow legs or supporting members

r) features b ,c, d, h above Examples:

* In materials handling as rackable and general duty pallets, top caps, decks, bases, covers

* In refrigeration as air conditioner bases, refrigeration unit bases, etc.

* In health and safety as backboards, stretchers, gurney tops

* In construction as concrete forms

* In recreational vehicles as decks and load bearing surfaces in snowmobiles, sea scooters and ATV’s Sport and Recreational applications, such as snow- and surf boards Cylinders / Cones Dimensions: 1'-10' or longer .025"-8' or larger diameter on either end .025"-12" or thicker Features:

s) cylinders or cones open on at least one end

t) features b, c, d, h above Examples:

* In aerospace as rocket nozzles and nose cones

* In the chemical industry as hoppers, storage units, covers, funnels Frames Dimensions: 1"-10' or longer 1"-8' or wider .025"-24" or thicker Features: u) frames containing supports, retaining clips, flanges, seals, slots, pins

v) shapes may be arched, circular, oval, regular or irregular polygonal

w) features b, c, d, h above Examples:

* In construction and industrial applications as receptacles for doors, windows, vents, pipes, skylights, flues; as archway or entryway supports, excavation supports, supports for highway sound barriers

* In the Chemical Industry as supports for filtration fabrics and other filtration media

* In signage as support for signage media Blocks / Bricks Dimensions: 1"-10' or longer 1"-8' or wider .025"-24" or thicker Features:

x) features b, c, d, h above Examples:

* In construction as foundation media, railroad ties, roofing tiles, landscaping elements, decorative coverings, speed bumps Spheres / Elipses Dimensions: 1'-8' or larger diameter along the long axis Features:

y) features b, c, d, h above Examples:

* In fluids handling as check valves, seals These are but some of the uses and applications which TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming™ molded articles can be applied to. The myriad of alternative uses and applications will be obvious to those skilled in the art. 15 January 2007 topup print > spacer