MATERIALS | SHEET MATERIALS
Right: Amargo’s plastics tanks use cross-
ribbed PE 100 twin-wall sheets from Simona
interior design, bathrooms, cladding and balus- trade elements. In exhibition and shopfitting, it offers solutions for shelving, displays, signage and weather-resistant outdoor installations. In transport and mobility, it can be used for vehicle interiors, motorhomes and emergency vehicles – as well as boats and shipbuilding. The product contains no harmful substances, is
recyclable and can be returned to the PVC material cycle, says Simona. In addition, it is manufactured using only renewable energy at the company’s Düzce site in Turkey. The company has also expanded its PVC
Below: Polyvantis’ Lexan
F8000HR sheet for aircraft interiors is reinforced with glass fibre
portfolio for the semiconductor and cleanroom industry with a new material that combines safety, efficiency and design. PVC-U FM 4910 is an FM 4910-certified material that meets stringent requirements for fire behaviour, including minimal flame spread and low smoke development. By starting production at its site in Germany, Simona is supplementing its existing range from China and the US – making the material available worldwide. A key advantage is its optimised weldability – as both sheets and welding rods are made from the same formula. For users, this means secure connections, less rework and shorter installation times, says Simona. The material is suitable for safety-critical compo- nents such as housings for wet chemical process plants in cleanrooms, chemical distribution systems and valve boxes, cleaning modules and wafer transfer interfaces, and control cabinets and infra- structure elements in semiconductor manufacturing.
Light work At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026,Polyvantis launched its Lexan Lite sheet, an ultra-lightweight foamed polycarbonate concept engineered to reduce weight while maintaining certification,
recyclability and manufacturability. Fuel represents up to 35% of airline operating
costs, so lightweighting is a way to lower cost per seat and cut emissions – with even marginal weight reductions translating directly into fuel savings and CO2 reduction, says Polyvantis. Lexan Lite can be used in various interior
applications, including panels, seating structures, stowage and galley components. The sheet is designed to integrate into existing interior architec- tures, enabling OEMs and suppliers to reduce weight without redesigning entire systems. Make in Italy, the platform meets stringent FST (fire, smoke, and toxicity) and OSU (55/55) requirements while enabling greater design flexibility.
F6Lite sheet has a density as low as 0.5 kg/dm³, while F8Lite is as low as 0.8 kg/dm³. Compared to traditional solid thermoplastics,
Lexan Lite sheet delivers weight savings while maintaining structural integrity, durability and processability, says the company. Last year, at K2025, Polyvantis showed its Lexan F8000HR sheet for aircraft interiors. The polycarbonate sheet is reinforced with glass
fibres. It has a high strength-to-weight performance and meets stringent safety standards, including OSU (CS 25.853) and FST (FAR 25.853(d) + App.F Part IV). This makes it suitable for applications requiring compliance with rigorous fire, smoke, and toxicity regulations. It also offers good thermoformability, enabling
design freedom and efficient processing. Its lightweight properties support fuel efficiency and sustainability initiatives, while maintaining durability and reliability in demanding aviation environments.
Overseas production Northern Ireland-based plastic sheet manufacturer Brett Martin has set up its first overseas factory – in Wisconsin, USA.
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