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Agriculture & irrigation

Agriculture & irrigation

UV-stable compounds for farm machinery and irrigation

UV-stabilised PP, glass-filled nylon, PBT and POM for tractors, sprayers and water irrigation systems that spend their working life outdoors.

Farm equipment works in sun, dust, rain and fertiliser. Parts that are fine indoors can chalk, crack or swell outdoors. We compound UV-stabilised polypropylene, glass-filled polyamide, PBT and polyacetal for parts that must keep their strength and fit in the field.

Industrial, textile and agricultural customers together account for 24% of our revenue, and water irrigation is one of the industries we serve. Grades can be supplied with UV stabilisation, glass fibre or colour to your specification, with a trial formulation in 48-72 hours.

What the parts need

  • UV and weathering

    UV-stabilised PP and POM grades for parts that stay outdoors all season.

  • Chemical resistance

    Polyamide, PBT and PP grades chosen for contact with fuels, oils and crop-protection chemicals.

  • Impact and vibration

    Glass-filled nylon and impact-modified PP for parts exposed to knocks, stones and vibration.

  • Water contact

    Low-moisture POM and PBT hold dimensions in valves, filters and irrigation fittings.

Typical parts

  • Irrigation valves
  • Sprinkler components
  • Drip-line fittings
  • Filter housings
  • Sprayer pump parts
  • Tractor fan shrouds
  • Tractor interior trims
  • Battery trays

Material families

Polypropylene (PP) compounds Engineered for endurance. Nylon compounds Overpowering all conditions. PBT compounds Where versatility meets unequalled strength. Polyacetal (POM) compounds Where polymer meets possibility.

Grades to start with

OSALENE OSALENE 20 BST PP · 20% GF OSALENE OSALENE PPTF 15 PP · 15% talc OSALENE OSALENE PP GM 35 BK PP · 25% GF + 15% MR OSAMIDE OSAMIDE BISG 6 PA6 · 30% GF OSABATE OSABATE 506 GF PBT · 30% GF OSATAL OSATAL 4000 HI UV POM · Unfilled

Questions buyers ask

Can your grades be UV-stabilised?

Yes. Published UV-stabilised grades include OSALENE 20 BST, OSALENE PPTF 15 and OSATAL 4000 HI UV, and any grade can be UV-stabilised on request. Tell us the exposure and colour, and we will propose a formulation.

Can you supply production volumes?

Yes. Four twin-screw lines give a combined nameplate capacity of 1,975 kg/hr, about 9,500 tonnes a year in practice on a 16-hour pattern. Unit 2, completed in 2024, has spare capacity for new programmes.

Which countries do you export to?

We currently supply customers in Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa and Mexico. Technical data sheets and RoHS and REACH declarations are available on request for your approval file.

Related industries

  1. AutomotiveUnder-hood, interior, exterior and EV parts
  2. Electrical & electronicsHousings, connectors, switchgear and lighting parts
  3. Home appliancesWhite-goods parts with stiffness, heat resistance and finish
  4. Consumer goodsFurniture, sports and household products in matched colours
  5. Industrial & textile machineryGears, bushes, rollers and wear parts for machinery
  6. HealthcareDevice housings and precision mechanical components
  7. DefenceHigh-strength polyamide parts for demanding equipment

Send us your part

Share the drawing, the current material and the target properties. A materials engineer reviews every request, and a trial formulation follows in 48-72 hours.

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