Teijin starts new production line for PC sheet and film
Teijin’s new, additional production line for its polycarbonate (PC) resin Panlite sheet and film started operation on June 17. Investment in this new line meets the growing demand for automotive interior parts and in-vehicle electronic components, as well as the electrical and electronics (E/E) industry.
Teijin’s Matsuyama plant in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Located at its Matsuyama plant in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, the new production line allows Teijin to manufacture Panlite sheet and film, and multi-layer sheet and film of Panlite and acrylic resins, in thicknesses of 100 to 500 microns. It has a capacity of 1,350 tons of these sheets and films per year.
Panlite sheet and film products manufactured on the new line provides superior smoothness and surface hardness compared to conventional in-house products.
Panlite sheet and film.
By suppressing minute distortions that can occur during manufacturing, Teijin is able to achieve surface smoothness that is the highest standard in the industry, according to internal research. Higher surface quality can enhance the resolution of projected images.
With an integrated production system, Teijin covers everything from polycarbonate resin to sheets and films, enabling the company to manufacture high-quality products that are less susceptible to thermal degradation.
As little thermal degradation of the products during the production process, Teijin can manufacture film and sheet products that are easy to process and can be made into complex shapes.
Teijin has previously produced Panlite sheets and films, and multi-layer sheets and films made from Panlite and acrylic resin, for use in optical equipment.
The company aims to achieve annual sales of 2.5 billion yen in fiscal 2027 from products manufactured on the new production line.
