Meet Maplex C - A New Environmentally-Friendly Material In Our Lineup
At Red Seal Electric Company, we’re always expanding our lineup to meet the evolving needs of engineers and manufacturers across industries. Today, we’re excited to introduce Maplex C, a new composite pressboard material now available in our inventory.
Maplex C is biodegradable, recyclable, and VOC-free, making it an environmentally responsible choice without compromising performance.
What is Maplex C?
Maplex C is a low-density thermoset cellulose-based pressboard with superior mechanical properties, dimensional strength, and a smooth sheet surface.
Maplex C is manufactured 100% from non-bleached cellulose pulp and water processed with heat and pressure. According to the manufacturer, Weidmann, the material’s natural strength comes from cellulose’s inherent hydrogen bonding, fiber alignment during sheet formation, and a unique drying process. That means Maplex C has:
No chemicals
No bleach
No formaldehyde
No petroleum-based products
No binders
No glue
No resin
Standout Properties
One of the key benefits of Maplex C is that it is highly shapeable, maintaining the integrity of inner and outer curves with minimal risk of breaking, wrinkling, or fiber separation.
Though it retains its natural kraft board color, Maplex C is paintable, stainable, printable, and laminatable, making it a versatile solution for products like:
Interior decorative paneling
Collapsible recycling bins
Clothing hangers
Other shaped or molded consumer and industrial applications
Maplex C Technical Properties
Thickness Range: 1.2 – 2.3 mm
Apparent Density: 1.05 g/cm³
Moisture Content: 4.9%
Tensile Strength MD: 82.5 N/mm²
Tensile Strength CMD: 48.2 N/mm²
Tensile Elongation MD: 10%
Tensile Elongation CMD: 13%
A Smart Addition to Any Engineer’s Toolkit
Maplex C is already gaining traction among clients who need a material that offers high performance at a competitive price point. Its balance of strength and machinability make it an ideal material for many applications.
As with all the materials we stock, Red Seal’s expert team can help you evaluate whether Maplex C is the right fit for your specific application.
Let’s Talk Materials
With over 70 types of composite insulating materials in stock— including fiberglass, mica, calcium silicate boards, and now Maplex C— we’re ready to help you find the best-fit solution. Reach out to our team to request samples, specs, or a quote for your next project.