Automotive
Plastic compounds for automotive applications
With the average car now containing 200 - 250 kg of plastic, choosing the right compounds is more important than ever before to ensure that OEMs meet the aesthetic, performance and sustainability requirements that will satisfy consumers. We have been supplying the automotive industry for many years, working closely with every tier in the value chain, right up to OEMs, to deliver quality and sustainability.
Our portfolio for automotive applications offers a wide range of virgin and recycled (PIR & PCR) polymer types with different composition and performance characteristics. PCR containing compounds are particularly important to enable future compliance with the latest EU Directive on recycled content in passenger vehicles. The wide range of solutions available allow you to choose the optimum grade for your interior, exterior, under-the-hood parts or electric vehicle parts.
Electric Vehicle Applications
Many environmentally conscious consumers are making the switch to hybrid or fully electric vehicles, and this increase in sales is expected to continue. Manufacturers need to offset the heavy weight of batteries by reducing weight elsewhere, making plastics the ideal choice for as many parts as possible. We support molders for EV applications to produce components such as cable channels, charging plugs and battery trays.
Discover our product range for EV applications:
Applications
- Cable channels
- Charging plugs
- Battery trays
Electric Vehicle Applications
Many environmentally conscious consumers are making the switch to hybrid or fully electric vehicles, and this increase in sales is expected to continue. Manufacturers need to offset the heavy weight of batteries by reducing weight elsewhere, making plastics the ideal choice for as many parts as possible. We support molders for EV applications to produce components such as cable channels, charging plugs and battery trays.
Discover our product range for EV applications:
Applications
- Cable channels
- Charging plugs
- Battery trays
Exterior
Exterior automotive parts need to withstand tough conditions, such as extremes in weather and temperature and impact from the road or other objects, whilst still complementing the vehicle aesthetics. Our products meet stringent OEM testing requirements and find use in a wide range of applications.
Applications
- Lamp housings
- Wheel arch liners
- Cowl vent grills
- Mirror brackets
- Window profiles
- Wheel covers
Exterior
Exterior automotive parts need to withstand tough conditions, such as extremes in weather and temperature and impact from the road or other objects, whilst still complementing the vehicle aesthetics. Our products meet stringent OEM testing requirements and find use in a wide range of applications.
Applications
- Lamp housings
- Wheel arch liners
- Cowl vent grills
- Mirror brackets
- Window profiles
- Wheel covers
Interior
Vehicle interiors need to be durable and continue to look good throughout their lifetime. To maintain appearance and performance, plastic parts need scratch and impact resistance, excellent surface finish and color matching to brand owner specifications. Additionally, plastic compounds need good processability and low warpage or shrinkage to ensure efficiency and consistency during the production process. We offer products that meet emissions, odor and surface finish requirements for use in visible interior parts, as well as products that can be used for non-visible structural or functional parts.
Applications
- Glove compartment frames
- Speaker housings
- Door panels
- Dashboard & console trims
- Arm rest & seat structures
Interior
Vehicle interiors need to be durable and continue to look good throughout their lifetime. To maintain appearance and performance, plastic parts need scratch and impact resistance, excellent surface finish and color matching to brand owner specifications. Additionally, plastic compounds need good processability and low warpage or shrinkage to ensure efficiency and consistency during the production process. We offer products that meet emissions, odor and surface finish requirements for use in visible interior parts, as well as products that can be used for non-visible structural or functional parts.
Applications
- Glove compartment frames
- Speaker housings
- Door panels
- Dashboard & console trims
- Arm rest & seat structures
Underbonnet
Plastics used in engines and transmissions need to be durable and resist high temperatures and chemicals such as petrol, oil and coolant. We offer grades for applications such as engine covers, battery trays, fans and shrouds, gaskets and hoses, and cables and connectors.
Learn more about our range of PP, PA, PBT, TPE and TPU products that are recommended for under-the-hood automotive applications:
Applications
- Engine covers
- Battery trays
- Fans & shrouds
- Gaskets & hoses
- Cables & connectors
Underbonnet
Plastics used in engines and transmissions need to be durable and resist high temperatures and chemicals such as petrol, oil and coolant. We offer grades for applications such as engine covers, battery trays, fans and shrouds, gaskets and hoses, and cables and connectors.
Learn more about our range of PP, PA, PBT, TPE and TPU products that are recommended for under-the-hood automotive applications:
Applications
- Engine covers
- Battery trays
- Fans & shrouds
- Gaskets & hoses
- Cables & connectors
