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case study

MaTeriaL ChaLLenges

product also had to be completely tamper proof.
The technical team at Luxus faced a seTogether with improved tensile propries of challenges to produce both a minerties, the glass-filled recycled PP can
eral-filled recycled PP grade for the main
withstand higher static loads without rechamber system, with a glass-filled PP and
sulting distortion over the lifetime of the
nylon for the outer surface. A variety of
unit.
polymer formulations were tested in adMaterial testing was completed over
vance of final production.
an eight-month period. This
It was understood that the
was initially carried out
specified
materials
at the Luxus Technical
would enable the finCentre, with final static
ished product to not only
load tests undertaken by
be more sustainable, but also
the manufacturer. With apresult in a robust, reliable unit
proval given, full production
which would reduce the clicould begin.
ent's logistical and operational
Since then, Luxus has imcosts.
proved the longevity of the
The composite housings use
product further by adding a
a strong and stable polymer
heat-reflective UV stabiliser to
which has been used for many
the polymer used for the box
years in a series of automotive
surface. This helps to reduce
applications. The result is a
heat absorption which can
product with high stability and
lead to product degradation
resilience. This helps to protect
and distortion.
the service meters from corroThese are just a few examsion and other adverse condiples where customers are seetions.
ing the benefits of specifying
The box surface required
recycled content glass-filled
a 20% glass-filled PP. Unlike
polymers. Luxus is continuing
the mineral-filled polymer,
to research new fillers, from
the glass specification was
glass to graphene, as it looks
required to enable the round
to take the lead in filled polylid assembly to withstand a
example of a complete
mer applications.
five-tonne wheel load. The
boundary box unit

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