Syklocomp – Natural Fibre Biocomposite Masterbatch

Syklocomp masterbatch grades

PP70: Polypropylene with 70% cellulose fibre.

RPP70: Polypropylene with 70% recycled cellulose fibre.

RPE70: Polyethylene with 70% recycled cellulose fibre.

Additionally, we also offer customised solutions for other plastics.

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What makes Syklocomp a glass-fibre alternative?

Syklocomp is designed as a drop-in reinforcing additive to replace glass-fibre and other technical polymers such as ABS and PC/ABS in injection moulding compounds.

• Improved surface finish and reduced tool wear
• Up to 30% shorter injection moulding cycle times – faster production
• Lower carbon footprint vs. glass-fibre reinforced plastics
• 3D fibre reinforcement for superior mechanical performance
• Recyclable up to 7 times without loss of properties – unlike glass-fibre reinforced materials
• Superior acoustic and damping properties
• Improved surface finish and reduced tool wear

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Patented wet-web technology: quality you can measure

Our patented wet-web technology preserves the full length of cellulose
fibres during processing. This is achieved by:

• Protecting the fibres throughout the process
• Preserving the length of cellulose fibres
• Increasing the surface area for improved chemical compatibility
• Ensuring optimal fibre entanglement due to retained aspect ratio and micro-fibrillated fibre surface
• Improving dispersibility
• Creating a reinforcing interpenetrating 3D fibre network

Longer fibres and stronger fibre-to-fibre binding mean better mechanical reinforcement, more consistent batch quality and predictable performance in your production line.

This is what separates Syklocomp from conventional natural fibre masterbatches. We do not settle for mere visions – our track record backs this up.

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A climate-friendly solution and a compliance advantage

Syklocomp has a lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics and the materials used to reinforce them. As a bio-based material, Syklocomp sequesters carbon throughout the lifecycle of the final product.

By enabling the use of recycled fibres and recycled plastics in plastic reinforcement, Syklocomp supports circular economy targets and gives your products a credible sustainability story.

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High-value applications across industries

Syklocomp’s 3D reinforcing fibre network and exceptional dispersion
enable high mechanical properties and use in a wide range of
applications across:

• Automotive industry: interior components, structural parts
• Electronics industry: housings, acoustic components
• Construction industry: technical profiles, structural elements

Syklocomp also enables the use of PCR plastics in areas where it has
previously been difficult, for example replacing technical polymers
with PCR PP-based biocomposite.

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Value reborn – in our partners’ words

We do not settle for mere visions. Here is what Syklocomp looks like in practice.

Ecoaims was looking for a more sustainable material that was also mechanically stronger than their previous solution. Syklocomp natural-fibre-reinforced biocomposite is now used in the handles of Ecoaims’ laser guns: resulting in improved product durability, fewer w-arranty claims, and a significantly lower carbon footprint.

“Syklo’s products meet our requirements perfectly. The collaboration has worked excellently all the way from the design phase to manufacturing.”

Petri Matikainen, CEO, Ecoaims

After publishing their first Environmental Product Declaration, Climecon identified conventional plastics as a significant source of emissions. By switching their ventilation nozzles to Syklocomp biocomposite, they achieved an 80% reduction in emissions from nozzle production, without compromising quality or performance.

“The emissions of using biocomposite instead of conventional plastic are smaller by an average of 80%. The products even look better when they are made out of biocomposite.”

Emma Piha, Sustainability Specialist, Climecon

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Your go-to partner from first sample to full-scale production

We are a curious team of experts with the ambition, technological capability and creative problem-solving to make things happen. We support our partners throughout the Syklocomp life cycle from initial trials and formulation development to full-scale production optimisation.

Throw us a challenge. We will solve it.

Markku Nikkilä, Head of Business / Biocomposite Business

• +358 40 156 3344
• markku.nikkila(at)syklo.fi