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What is it?
BambooMC Pro™ is a high-quality bamboo molding compound, offering exceptional surface finishes and aesthetic appeal, perfect for complex shapes and high-volume production while maintaining sustainability and durability.
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Bio-based
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Lightweight
High strength-to-weight
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Easy to cut & shape
Complex Shapes
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CO2 negative
Ready for processing
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Technical Overview
Key Properties
Fiber content
50% bamboo
Density
1600 kg/m³
Resin
Epoxy
Flexural modulus
5 GPa
Flexural strength
148 +- 18 MPa
Processable via
Press molding [Prepregs], Infusions [Preforms]
Dough formats
N number of Kilos
Applications & Use Cases
Why choose BambooMC Pro
| Property | Carbon | Glass (E-glass) | Plastic [PVC] | Bamboo Fiber |
| Flexural Strength | 750 MPa | 124 MPa | 89MPa | 148 +- 18 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 64 Gpa | 14 Gpa | 3.2GPa | 5 GPa |
| Fibre Length | 25mm | 25mm | - | 23mm |
| Density | 1.48–1.52 g/cm³ | 1.7-1.9 g/cm³ | 1.41 g/cm³ | 1.4-1.6 g/cm³ |
| Thermal Stability | > 350°C | ~300–500°C | Up to 140°C | Up to ~180–200°C |
| Cost | High | Very Low | Low | High (Low when scaled up) |
| Moisture Sensitivity | None | None | None | Moderate |
| Biodegradability | No | No | No | Yes |
| Sustainability | Poor (energy-intensive, synthetic) | Moderate (abundant, energy-intensive) | Poor(Chemicals during production) | Excellent (fast-growing, renewable) |
| Processing Compatibility | SMC and BMC capabilities | SMC and BMC capabilities | Extrusion Molding, Injection Molding | SMC and BMC capabilities |
| Typical Applications | Automotive parts EV battery enclosures Aerospace components Electronic housings" | Boats Construction Automotive parts Electrical enclosures | Medical and food grade tubing, Filters, Tanks, Pipes, Valves, Bushings, Fittings, Laboratory equipment, Ducts Wall coverings | Biocomposites, Electrical enclosures, Signage, Facades |
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