X-Core® Twinwall Polyprop

Lightweight and durable plastic material made up of polypropylene sheets that are structured like a series of connected boxes or wavy folds.

Apex Polymer Solutions (formerly trading as Perspex SA) has invested a significant amount of capital in their Gqeberha extrusion facility by adding a dedicated corrugated polypropylene line, well known in the market as Correx® or Coreflute, also commonly referred to as Twinwall Polyprop. “The decision came after doing a considerable amount of market research and due diligence with the result clearly indicating that the current market’s supply cannot keep up with the local demand, never mind exports into Sub-Saharan Africa,” says Stuart Hughes, Managing Director for Apex Polymer Solutions. “By expanding our extrusion facility we have aided job creation and will soon be in an excellent position to meet customer demand quickly, increase revenue & profitability and provide a sustainable solution with a competitive advantage over our competitors through exceptional quality & service.

Introducing Apex Polymer Solutions’ X-Core® and X-Core Pro® with corona treatment –

The flatter surface increases printability, improving print quality and higher resolution graphics
X-Core’s flute design “X Flute” allows for the use of thinner gauge sheeting without compromising strength integrity
The X flute design provides increased stiffness and impact resistance compared to other flute profiles.
Suitable for a wide range of applications, from protective packaging to signage and displays, where durability is important.
Due to X-Core being able to use less material it may lead to cost savings and reduced environmental impact.
X-Core is 100% recyclable, and the X flute’s efficient use of material contributes to its sustainability credentials.
Our NEW X-Core extrusion line is equipped with the latest technology to provide our customers with the high-quality Twinwall PP sheeting they deserve.
With our NEW edge sealer, we can seal off the edges as per our customer’s requirements.
Our extrusion dies enable us to provide our customers with sheets ranging from 2mm to 8mm thickness.
Proudly South African, locally manufactured ensures guaranteed supply and mitigates risk.
There is NO BETTER Twinwall Polyprop in the market. Our customers have confirmed this!

Don’t get left behind – try Apex Polymer Solutions’ X-Core today!

Key benefits of X-CORE/X-CORE PRO Twinwall polypropylene:

Durability: X-CORE is highly durable and can hold up well against harsh weather conditions, moisture, and rough handling. This makes it an ideal material for outdoor signage and industrial packaging.

Lightweight: X-CORE is lightweight, making it easy to handle, bend, die cut, or guillotine cut-to-size.

Easy to print on: Because polymers and many other substrates are non-porous, they don’t absorb ink, paint, and adhesive. Instead, media sits on the surface without bonding to it. By increasing the surface tension through microscopic chemical changes of plastic materials, (corona treatment) the ink or glue now has something to “hold on to”. For printing applications, X-Core PRO (with Corona Treatment) will be the solution, making it easy to print on!

Recyclable: X-CORE is 100% recyclable, which makes it an eco-friendly material. It can be reused multiple times, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. With the increased use of environmentally-friendly, solvent-free paints, primers and adhesives the need for surface treatment is more important than ever. These sustainable water-based products resist adhesion to many substrates, especially polymers, but not once they are corona treated.

Cost-effective: Considering X-Core’s durability, chemical and water-resistance, X-CORE is a more cost-effective material compared to other packaging materials such as cardboard, wood or metal which will need constant replacing.