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klepsch group - the plastic power network
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P L A S T I C S H E E T S A N D F I L M S F O R T H E R M O F O R M I N G
In particular, products offer
highest UV stability, very good impact
strength, high temperature resistance and
recyclability together with problem-free
processing by thermo-forming.
senosan®Division 1 is engaged in the development
and marketing of high value plastic sheet
materials for internal and external appli-
cations in the automotive, commercial
vehicle, truck, bus, railway and general
vacuum forming industries.
sheets are distinguishable by their
unique colour range and surface quality. The
use of these vacuum formable, pigmented
plastics has become established worldwide
and in many cases replaces the very labour
and cost intensive painting
process.
senosan®
for Electric Vehicles
Senoplast develops and supplies
sheet material for motorway certified (M1)
electric cars which meet existing safety and
comfort requirements.
Key advantages of sheets are:
high-quality „paintfree surface“
(no investment in paint line)
low investment for thermoforming tools
For these and much more reasons
is the ideal material for electric
and niche vehicles in small series.
senosan
senosan
senosan
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Niche vehicles with senosan®
E-Mobility has a high influence on vehicle
technology. The new concepts demand
lighter materials and different processes.
A space frame construction combined with
thermoformed plastic body parts provides a
weight-reduction which goes together with a
lower initial tooling investment.
for the vehicle and general vacuum forming industries
The commercial vehicle industry is faced
with the pressure to produce exterior and
interior panels, which meet the highest
demands in regards to design.
At the same time such parts must offer
much more functionality. Here finished
modules are demanded that can easily be
attached to the vehicle, or panels that can
function as structural parts as well.
In addition, the market is demanding more
individuality and variety at constant or even
reduced production volumes. Therefore,
technologies are called for that offer lower
tooling costs. Driven by growing environ-
mental regulations, painting is becoming
increasingly expensive.
All these performance and cost-reduction
requirements are met by commercial vehicle
panels made of sheets. In additi-
on, sheets may be reinforced with
various materials and processes, in order to
produce structural panels.
As a reaction, OEMs are searching for
technologies that offer pre-coloured
surfaces that do not require painting.
senosan
senosan
®
®
Well known, globally active manufacturers of
trucks, tractors, construction equipment and
busses today use sheets for the pro-
duction of exterior and interior vehicle panels.
For the general vacuum forming industry a
comprehensive product range in the most
varied of materials, surfaces and colours is
available. The application areas go from
designer parts, covers, sport and fun items,
lawn mower covers right through to various
containers for use in the food industry.
Above all, high flexibiliy in combination with
excellent customer service and short reacti-
on times are important factors for success in
this business sector.
senosan®
In particular, products offer
highest UV stability, very good impact
strength, high temperature resistance and
recyclability together with problem-free
processing by thermo-forming.
senosan®Division 1 is engaged in the development
and marketing of high value plastic sheet
materials for internal and external appli-
cations in the automotive, commercial
vehicle, truck, bus, railway and general
vacuum forming industries.
sheets are distinguishable by their
unique colour range and surface quality. The
use of these vacuum formable, pigmented
plastics has become established worldwide
and in many cases replaces the very labour
and cost intensive painting
process.
senosan®
for Electric Vehicles
Senoplast develops and supplies
sheet material for motorway certified (M1)
electric cars which meet existing safety and
comfort requirements.
Key advantages of sheets are:
high-quality „paintfree surface“
(no investment in paint line)
low investment for thermoforming tools
For these and much more reasons
is the ideal material for electric
and niche vehicles in small series.
senosan
senosan
senosan
®
®
®
l
l
Niche vehicles with senosan®
E-Mobility has a high influence on vehicle
technology. The new concepts demand
lighter materials and different processes.
A space frame construction combined with
thermoformed plastic body parts provides a
weight-reduction which goes together with a
lower initial tooling investment.
for the vehicle and general vacuum forming industries
The commercial vehicle industry is faced
with the pressure to produce exterior and
interior panels, which meet the highest
demands in regards to design.
At the same time such parts must offer
much more functionality. Here finished
modules are demanded that can easily be
attached to the vehicle, or panels that can
function as structural parts as well.
In addition, the market is demanding more
individuality and variety at constant or even
reduced production volumes. Therefore,
technologies are called for that offer lower
tooling costs. Driven by growing environ-
mental regulations, painting is becoming
increasingly expensive.
All these performance and cost-reduction
requirements are met by commercial vehicle
panels made of sheets. In additi-
on, sheets may be reinforced with
various materials and processes, in order to
produce structural panels.
As a reaction, OEMs are searching for
technologies that offer pre-coloured
surfaces that do not require painting.
senosan
senosan
®
®
Well known, globally active manufacturers of
trucks, tractors, construction equipment and
busses today use sheets for the pro-
duction of exterior and interior vehicle panels.
For the general vacuum forming industry a
comprehensive product range in the most
varied of materials, surfaces and colours is
available. The application areas go from
designer parts, covers, sport and fun items,
lawn mower covers right through to various
containers for use in the food industry.
Above all, high flexibiliy in combination with
excellent customer service and short reacti-
on times are important factors for success in
this business sector.
senosan®
Senoplast offers wide-ranging know-how on
the subject of colours and can colour match
to customer requirements. All new colours
for external use undergo a comprehensive
3 step test procedure regarding UV stability.
A special accelerated test for pigmented
initial injection moulded samples and Xenon
weathering of vacuum formed sheet
samples can be carried out in house.
On customer request vacuum formed
coloursamples can be submitted
to the Florida external
weathering test.
COLOUR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
senosan®sheets for micro and intermediate cars used
for the Ligier product range
Adhesion,
assembling and reinforcing
Senoplast has a broad know-how regarding
thermoforming and trimming technologies.
Support with further process steps such as
adhesive bonding, fixing and reinforcement
techniques is offered by Senco R&D upon
customer request. A special application
engineer is responsible for each business
field and customer services can also be
provided on-site.
easyglide - EG®
Softfeel interior application, customer Ligier
copyright by Grammer AG
Some products are finished
with a co-extruded easyglide layer on the
reverse of the sheet. This enables better
vacuum forming and optimises thickness
distribution in the formed part.
The constant material quality on the reverse
of the sheet guarantees consistent bonding
and re-inforcing results.
senosan®
®
Coextruded ABS/PMMA multi-layer sheets
have proved themselves for many years in
external use and excel due to their high gloss
surface (Class A) and very good UV resistance,
also available with a matt surface.
Coextruded ABS/ASA multi-layer sheets with
machine smooth or embossed surface.
Coextruded ABS-PC/PMMA multi-layer sheet.
By using polycarbonate blend in the base layer,
the result is increased heat deformation
AM50 SOLAR EG
composites
AS50/55U EG
machine smooth
embossed
CM60 SOLAR EG
high glossy
matt with embossing
products for external use
EXTERIOR
Both solid colours and metallic effect colours
can be matched to customer requirements.
AS composites offer good UV stability and high
chemical resistance. Standard colours, special
colours on request.
resistance and clearly higher impact strength
compared with the AM50 composites.
Softfeel is a coextrusion of high impact ABS
with a top layer of matt TPU (Thermoplastic
Polyurethane). The matt surface offers high
These ABS multi-layer sheets have very good
mechanical properties such as impact strength
and rigidity. The surface can be glossy, matt or
For structural parts with high demands in
terms of impact strength and temperature, PC
(polycarbonate) blends are available. Require
A50EG SOFTFEEL
embossed
AA50 EG composites
glossy
matt and supermatt
embossed
C60EG composites
also flame retardant
products for interior use
INTERIOR
abrasion and scratch resistance. A choice of
embossing patterns give a leather-like touch.
Standard colours.
supermatt and the material is offered in various
embossing patterns. Additional UV stabilising
is possible.
ments regarding burning behaviour and flame
resistance vary according to application and
suitability should be checked in advance of use.
Senoplast offers wide-ranging know-how on
the subject of colours and can colour match
to customer requirements. All new colours
for external use undergo a comprehensive
3 step test procedure regarding UV stability.
A special accelerated test for pigmented
initial injection moulded samples and Xenon
weathering of vacuum formed sheet
samples can be carried out in house.
On customer request vacuum formed
coloursamples can be submitted
to the Florida external
weathering test.
COLOUR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
senosan®sheets for micro and intermediate cars used
for the Ligier product range
Adhesion,
assembling and reinforcing
Senoplast has a broad know-how regarding
thermoforming and trimming technologies.
Support with further process steps such as
adhesive bonding, fixing and reinforcement
techniques is offered by Senco R&D upon
customer request. A special application
engineer is responsible for each business
field and customer services can also be
provided on-site.
easyglide - EG®
Softfeel interior application, customer Ligier
copyright by Grammer AG
Some products are finished
with a co-extruded easyglide layer on the
reverse of the sheet. This enables better
vacuum forming and optimises thickness
distribution in the formed part.
The constant material quality on the reverse
of the sheet guarantees consistent bonding
and re-inforcing results.
senosan®
®
Coextruded ABS/PMMA multi-layer sheets
have proved themselves for many years in
external use and excel due to their high gloss
surface (Class A) and very good UV resistance,
also available with a matt surface.
Coextruded ABS/ASA multi-layer sheets with
machine smooth or embossed surface.
Coextruded ABS-PC/PMMA multi-layer sheet.
By using polycarbonate blend in the base layer,
the result is increased heat deformation
AM50 SOLAR EG
composites
AS50/55U EG
machine smooth
embossed
CM60 SOLAR EG
high glossy
matt with embossing
products for external use
EXTERIOR
Both solid colours and metallic effect colours
can be matched to customer requirements.
AS composites offer good UV stability and high
chemical resistance. Standard colours, special
colours on request.
resistance and clearly higher impact strength
compared with the AM50 composites.
Softfeel is a coextrusion of high impact ABS
with a top layer of matt TPU (Thermoplastic
Polyurethane). The matt surface offers high
These ABS multi-layer sheets have very good
mechanical properties such as impact strength
and rigidity. The surface can be glossy, matt or
For structural parts with high demands in
terms of impact strength and temperature, PC
(polycarbonate) blends are available. Require
A50EG SOFTFEEL
embossed
AA50 EG composites
glossy
matt and supermatt
embossed
C60EG composites
also flame retardant
products for interior use
INTERIOR
abrasion and scratch resistance. A choice of
embossing patterns give a leather-like touch.
Standard colours.
supermatt and the material is offered in various
embossing patterns. Additional UV stabilising
is possible.
ments regarding burning behaviour and flame
resistance vary according to application and
suitability should be checked in advance of use.
Senco (Europe) co-operates closely with Senco R&D, the research and
development company within the group. This ensures a continuous product
development with a focus on automotive requirements as well as a know-how
transfer regarding processing technologies from thermoforming to reinforcing
and trimming.
Paintbase and decor Films
senotop®
paintbase and decor films are
paintable or printable. A multi-layer
construction guarantees high heat resistance
and top surface quality.
Series application:
Roof system Mercedes class R
and class M
VW Passat, Polo, Scirocco and
Seat Ibiza
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senotop films in different effect colours
Coloured Films for exterior applications
Cockpit components in high gloss black
Senco (Europe) is like its sister company
Senoplast a member of the Klepsch group.
While Senoplast continues to focus on its
core markets for co-extruded products,
Senco (Europe) produces and markets
co-extruded Films for the automotive
industry.
Declared goal of Senco (Europe) CEO
Wilhelm Klepsch is the complete orientation
of all company activities towards the needs
and high quality requirements of the auto-
motive industry.
This goal is achieved with a dedicated team
and an ambitious investment effort. In
autumn 2006 a new production site under
cleanroom conditions was opened. Today
this site manufactures all Films for
exterior and interior applications.
senotop®
Coloured Films for interior applications
senotop
senotop
®
®
Coex-Films for interior appli-
cations are thermoformed, trimmed and
back-injected. Silk-screen printing before
thermoforming is an additional production
step that allows special decors of the Film.
Interior surfaces with show deep
high-gloss colour effects. The Film techno-
logy offers cost reductions compared to
painting processes since scrap rates are
significantly reduced and different colour
effects and decors can be manufactured
with the same tooling.
The co-extruded film consists of PMMA
clear and colour layers, a carrier layer of
ABS or PC blend and a bottom layer that
ensures adhesion to the reinforcement
material.
Series applications:
Interior trim and door parts in
Piano Black, Fluid Silver and other effect
colours for BMW MINI
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The carrier layer of the Film contains PC to
provide high heat and impact resistance.
PMMA clear and colour layers account for
UV-stability, a deep high-gloss colour
appearance as well as good scratch and
chemical resistance.
Series application:
MAN front panell
senotop
senotop
®
®
Coex-Films are thermoformed and
reinforced by back-injection or back-
foaming processes to produce exterior auto-
motive body parts with a class A surface
and high stiffness. Compared to painting
offers a class A surface quality at
significantly reduced production costs. All
colours and metallic effects are possible.
In 2011 Senco (Europe) has implemented
a quality management system and applies it
effectively. Auditing took place in agreement with
the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2009.
Senco (Europe) co-operates closely with Senco R&D, the research and
development company within the group. This ensures a continuous product
development with a focus on automotive requirements as well as a know-how
transfer regarding processing technologies from thermoforming to reinforcing
and trimming.
Paintbase and decor Films
senotop®
paintbase and decor films are
paintable or printable. A multi-layer
construction guarantees high heat resistance
and top surface quality.
Series application:
Roof system Mercedes class R
and class M
VW Passat, Polo, Scirocco and
Seat Ibiza
l
l
com
pone
nt m
anuf
actu
rer
Par
at/N
eure
iche
nau
senotop films in different effect colours
Coloured Films for exterior applications
Cockpit components in high gloss black
Senco (Europe) is like its sister company
Senoplast a member of the Klepsch group.
While Senoplast continues to focus on its
core markets for co-extruded products,
Senco (Europe) produces and markets
co-extruded Films for the automotive
industry.
Declared goal of Senco (Europe) CEO
Wilhelm Klepsch is the complete orientation
of all company activities towards the needs
and high quality requirements of the auto-
motive industry.
This goal is achieved with a dedicated team
and an ambitious investment effort. In
autumn 2006 a new production site under
cleanroom conditions was opened. Today
this site manufactures all Films for
exterior and interior applications.
senotop®
Coloured Films for interior applications
senotop
senotop
®
®
Coex-Films for interior appli-
cations are thermoformed, trimmed and
back-injected. Silk-screen printing before
thermoforming is an additional production
step that allows special decors of the Film.
Interior surfaces with show deep
high-gloss colour effects. The Film techno-
logy offers cost reductions compared to
painting processes since scrap rates are
significantly reduced and different colour
effects and decors can be manufactured
with the same tooling.
The co-extruded film consists of PMMA
clear and colour layers, a carrier layer of
ABS or PC blend and a bottom layer that
ensures adhesion to the reinforcement
material.
Series applications:
Interior trim and door parts in
Piano Black, Fluid Silver and other effect
colours for BMW MINI
l
The carrier layer of the Film contains PC to
provide high heat and impact resistance.
PMMA clear and colour layers account for
UV-stability, a deep high-gloss colour
appearance as well as good scratch and
chemical resistance.
Series application:
MAN front panell
senotop
senotop
®
®
Coex-Films are thermoformed and
reinforced by back-injection or back-
foaming processes to produce exterior auto-
motive body parts with a class A surface
and high stiffness. Compared to painting
offers a class A surface quality at
significantly reduced production costs. All
colours and metallic effects are possible.
In 2011 Senco (Europe) has implemented
a quality management system and applies it
effectively. Auditing took place in agreement with
the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2009.
Because of numerous product innovations Senoplast could
establish itself as an innovative high-quality supplier in the
automotive branche.
Senoplast does not only see itself as a supplier of semi-
finished products but also as an integrated system partner.
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