PCC™ Fiberglass

ADVANCED FIBERGLASS COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

2011-12-04T18:07:00.000-05:00

PCC focuses on intellectual property development (i.e. products that incorporate patentable improvements). One of the latest products is an advanced fiberglass composite structure for a boom section. PCC designed the structure after looking at finite element analysis (FEA) assessment of various configurations. The component includes structures adapted from aerospace and automotive monococque frames. It will provide the users on the ground with resistance to electrical shocks should their truck strike an electrical line. The customer evaluation is process.

Fiberglass repair

2011-11-11T15:27:00.000-05:00

This is a good article about fiberglass repair of bucket truck components.

http://www.elp.com/index/display/article-display/302931/articles/utility-products/volume-4/issue-6/product-focus/utility-vehicles-accessories/repair-of-fiberglass-components-of-bucket-trucks.html

Also take a look at our sites:

www.buckettruckparts.com
www.PCCFiberglass.com

D-Bucket ribs and OEM Vs. PCC equivalent ribs test

2011-10-12T11:07:00.000-04:00

ICUEE 2011 Booth 3250

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A photo of our 2011 ICUEE booth (booth 3250).

Lots of new products, can you spot them all?

www.Buckettruckparts.com

www.PCCFiberglass.com

update

2011-08-29T10:21:00.000-04:00

check out our updated catalog and Lift-All parts selection @ http://www.buckettruckparts.com/

ICUEE Show Oct. 4-6, 2011 Booth 3250 PCC Fiberglass

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http://icuee11.mapyourshow.com/5_0/exhibitor_details.cfm?exhid=1004754

Go to this web address to schedule appointment. You may also e mail b.hill@buckettruckparts.com,
or call Brian Hill 330-726-2886.

LEVERAGE: INCREASING BUSINESS VALUE...

2011-07-28T14:12:00.000-04:00

PATENT ENGINEERING AT APTIMISE COMPOSITES

2011-07-28T13:47:00.000-04:00

Aptimise Composites (d/b/a Plastic Composites) develops Intellectual Property (i.e. patents) around its technology and products. Aptimise Composites actively practices a number of its patents and patent applications. As such, Aptimise has a core of people skilled in patentability searches, invalidation studies, freedom-to-operate searches, patent preparation and prosecution, as well as technology transfer.

Among the skill sets are alumni of one of the nation’s largest patent search firms, including one of their leading trainers in search methods for US and PCT IPER searches. Another member received training at the EPO in patent searches. Aptimise uses the major search databases.

Included in the group are mechanical engineers and chemists at levels ranging from Bachelor’s degrees to award-winning PhDs. Aptimise Composites personnel are active members of professional associations such as Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), Licensing Executive Society (LES), several Intellectual Property Law/Owners Associations, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the American Society for Quality.

All of the standard docketing processes are in place for control of quality and timeliness of the entire portfolio of patents over which Aptimise watches. In terms of facilities, the offices are based in the 34,000 sq ft manufacturing plant, which also houses the server farm and telecoms. All data are backed up routinely in an off-site server farm in Detroit, MI.

Let Aptimise Composites apply its broad range of Intellectual Property Engineering and Portfolio Management skills for your company. Boost the value of your business with the intangible assets that are patents and other IP.

Catalog update

2011-07-15T13:30:00.000-04:00

PCC^TMRELEASES PARTS GUIDES IN UPDATED 2011 CATALOG;

ADDS SIX NEW PRODUCT GROUPS

Finding the correct replacement fiberglass part for bucket trucks just became a lot easier. Included in PCC’s updated 2011 catalog are simplified exploded-view fiberglass parts guides diagramming many popular bucket trucks. Each part guides calls out OEM part number and PCC replacement part number for a particular model of truck with computer-generated line drawings of each fiberglass part. “Now, the buyer can see what each part looks like, and compare it to the part that needs replaced,” said Warren Eddy, insides sales manager at PCC. “The fiberglass parts are so much more durable than many of the original parts, and they are made right here in Indiana, ready to ship.” The 2011 catalog is on-line at www.buckettruckparts.com

Go to the 2011 catalog and website. There, follow PCC as it introduces new products in blogs and updates, including five new product groups for the utility lineworkers and the arborists:

The large “D” bucket replacement for the Altec^® Reachall Hi-Line buckets;

50 and 70 kV liners made with a superior plastic giving them about double the field life of other liners;

“ Bullet-proof armor” for the rims of buckets using aramid fibers to lessen damage caused by chain saws;

Compact and durable impact wrench holders; and

Heavy duty, light weight outrigger pads to support trucks and limit damage to surfaces from outriggers

About PCC

Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PCC manufactures fiberglass and advanced composite products for the aerial tower, specialty vehicle, building products, and corrosion-resistance industries. Many PCC products arise from advanced design techniques and patentpending processes.

Contact Information

For further information contact Brian Hill, 260-484-3139 or bhill@pccfiberglass.com.

PCC™ Contact Info

2011-07-14T10:22:00.000-04:00

You can contact PCC™ using any of the fallowing methods;

Online at:
www.buckettruckparts.com
www.pccfiberglass.com

Phone:
(260) 484-3139

e-mail:
inpcc@buckettruckparts.com
PCC@PCCFiberglass.com

About PCC™

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Based in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Plastic Composites, PCC™, provides you with a broad range of fiberglass and advanced composite products that meet or exceed specifications. Founded in 1957 PCC, known originally as Maritime Plastics Inc, began manufacturing composite boat hulls, masts and booms. In 1959 PCC began working with Mobile Aerial Towers, Inc to produce the first insulated upper boom and later the first insulated lower, these became the booms for the Hi-Ranger. PCC continued to produce and repair all composite parts for Mobile Aerial Tower/Hi-Ranger for 33 years before Telelect bought Hi-Ranger. Since then, PCC has been manufacturing replacement buckets, booms, liners and accessories for the entire aerial tower aftermarket. No company has more experience manufacturing replacement fiberglass and plastic parts for nearly all makes and models of lift trucks and aerial towers. Each bucket, boom, and liner passes ANSI 92.2 standards before shipment. PCC uses cross-woven fiberglass fabric for superior structural strength in a wide selection of products. In early 2008 PCC was acquired by Äptimise Composites, LLC. Under the guidance of Äptimise Composites, LLC, PCC has expanded its patent portfolio and range of products to support the;

tree care industry;
electrical utilities;
on and off road specialty vehicles;
building products;
corrosion resistant products;
and many more.

Examples of our products include:

all-fiberglass interiors and roof for ambulances;
over-the-road truck caps, including new caps combining high-end sleeping quarters and air dams for refrigerator boxes;
customized motorcycles parts;
NEMA 4X electrical cabinets and support stands;
fire-proof/smoke-suppressed telecom vaults;
waste water treatment baffles;
high-point, low-point vaults for jet fuel supply systems;
Class A fire rated, smoke-suppressed wall panel systems;
low price point virtually leak-proof skylights;
exterior entry door system components;
fire-rated fiberglass door systems;
Fiberglass Light posts;
Dielectrically safe personal manlift conversions
just to name a few.

PCC's capabilities & services:

· Hand layup

· Spray up

· Vacuum molding

· RTM lite

· Cold press molding

· In house mold shop

· In house Design and Engineering

PCC's team welcomes opportunities, to study the original products failure modes and provide products that exceed original manufacturers specification. PCC’s engineers re-design the products and materials for longer durability and better service. Fiberglass fabrics, as well as high-performance fabrics may be included in PCC’s designs. Examples of advanced composite material include:

aramid “bulletproof” fabrics, such as Kevlar® brand fabrics by DuPont;
natural fiber fabrics and strand, providing green aspects and sustainable components;
plant-based resin systems such as soy-based resins.

Whether the parts are for the tree care industry, utility companies, telecommunications industry, housing and waste treatment, or an industry we do not yet sever, PCC can meet your composite part needs from design to completion. Call us to get started on your project today.