Advanced Sheet for Rail Interiors

Sheffield Plastics has announced the availability of their Bayblend™ MTR extruded thermoplastic sheet. It is ideal for thermoformed rail interior parts including structural seating components, wall cladding, window reveals, and ceiling panels.

Bayblend MTR sheet complies with Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 238 Appendix B for flammability and smoke generation as well as the criteria set forth in the Bombardier Transportation Standard SMP 800-C for toxic gas generation. Bayblend MTR has a lower specific gravity, coupled with higher stiffness, strength, and toughness compared to typical non-metallic materials used for mass transportation interior components. This allows for design of thinner and lighter parts, not requiring secondary reinforcement or stiffeners after fabrication. It is available in multiple textures and colors and is resistant to typical cleaning chemicals. It can be laminated with protective and decorative films and can be painted to provide a high gloss finish on both internal and external rail car parts.

For more information, contact Cindy Kahlstrom, Sheffield Plastics Inc., 119 Salisbury Road, Sheffield, MA 01257, 800-254-1707, Fax: 800-457-3553, E-mail: cindy.kahlstrom@bayerbms.com, Web: www.sheffieldplastics.com.