SABIC® PP & Samsonite
The motto of Samsonite : Suitcases must be strong enough to stand on
In 1958 Samsonite started the production of Plastic suitcases made in ABS. The next generation suitcases are made of Polypropylenes and started with the "Oyster" 1986.
Since then Samsonite and SABIC Europe are working closely together, with the result that for last 15 years, the majority of the Samsonite hard shell suitcases, are made of SABIC® PP copolymer all over the world.
This unique block-copolymer PP grade called SABIC® PP 612MK10 is part of the latest SABIC Europe innovations on injection moulding impact copolymers. Compared to traditional grades of polypropylene used in rigid pack-
aging, SABIC® PP 612MK10 offers injection moulding converters substantial cost savings by:
- Faster cycle times
- Low mould pressure
- Wall thickness reduction
- Energy savings
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SABIC® PP the right choice with impact for Samsonite
SABIC® PP copolymer fulfills the suitcase requirements for its :
- Excellent surface quality
- High impact performance at different temperature levels
- Unequaled form recovery
- Warpage performance
- Low cost
Through the years, Samsonite is constantly improving the quality of the suitcases. More demanding requirements of modern suitcase design like, weight reduction, improved the logistics, improved colour mixing, recycling, more intensive application testing and cost reduction, initiated the development of a new SABIC® PP copolymer.
To be fit for the future, the new SABIC® PP copolymer from SABIC Europe is produced in our modern Polypropylene factory, according to the latest technology.
