Automotive & Transportation
Applications
In the automotive industry, polymers are used due to their versatility and various beneficial attributes such as design flexibility, streamlined manufacturing processes, fuel efficiency improvement, safety and durability. While developing transport solutions, polymers offer designers an ideal balance between high material performance, competitive pricing, style, comfort, safety, fuel efficiency & minimal environmental impact
TYPICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS USED IN AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION SEGMENTS ARE:
Trims, steering components, the instrument and door panel, headliner, safety systems and pedals, load floor, seating and composites, wall cladding sheets and luggage trays, lighting components
Under-the-hood elements such as powertrains, fuel systems, suspensions and transmissions, Battery casings, battery brackets, fluid vessels, clutch master cylinder reservoirs and vacuum reservoirs.
Doors and sills, lighting, roof systems, mud guards, front and rear bumpers, spoilers, hoods and wing mirror housing