With the rise in new innovative technologies, lightweight trends, electric vehicles, and the automotive industry are booming nowadays and so is the plastic industry. Plastics are now hugely processed in the different automotive components and parts.

It is because automotive plastics play an essential role in the safety and performance innovations in ultra-modern cars, SUVs, HMVs, and other commercial vehicles. Plastic made of high volume injection molding process is typically scratch-resistant, recyclable, durable, strong, and resistive against abrasion.

Pros of High-Performance Automotive Plastics:

-Flexibility in blending components

-Recyclability

-Less corrosion risk that means long vehicle life

-Design freedom

-Lower fuel consumption

-Comfort, affordability, and safety

High-Performance Plastics Include:

High-performance plastics are paying a significant role in the automotive sector. Unlike engineered or standard plastic, they meet higher requirements. It is because they have high heat/chemical stability and excellent mechanical properties. Near about 66 percent of total plastics are used in cars. Also, many high-quality injection molding manufacturers are ready to offer great support to promote your plastic business.

1. Polypropylene (PP)

PP is a planet-friendly thermoplastic polymer which has extensive applications. This saturated addition polymer is made from monomer propylene. It provides high resistance to acids, bases, and harsh chemical solvents. Polypropylene is a quick alternative to steel and other metals used in automotive applications.

Applications:

-Chemical tanks

-Automotive bumpers

-Cable insulation

-Gas cans

-Automobile batteries

-Carpet fibers

2. Polyurethane (PUR)

Solid PUR is an elastomeric material that has flexibility, robustness, and resistance to temperature and abrasion. It is also versatile when it comes to hardness range. It means that thermoplastic polymer can be made as strong a bowling ball or as soft as that of rubber.

Today, polyurethane car bodies are gaining popularity because they can lower weight considerably, therefore, providing high-fuel efficiency, enhancing road performance, and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

At NUBS Plastics, we maintain the highest level of quality control throught the production process. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and adhere to this benchmark from PO to delivery.

Other Benefits Include:

-High load bearing capability

-Resistance to ozone, radiation, oil, weather, gasoline, and other solvents

-High flex life

Applications:

-Flexible foam seating

-Hard plastic parts like door panels, bumpers, steering wheels, etc.

-Foam insulation panels

-Drive belts

-Cushions

-Energy absorbers

-Automotive suspension bushings

-Elastomeric tires and wheels

-Electrical potting compounds

3. Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC)

PVC offers great flexibility, flame resistant properties, thermal stability, and high gloss. Polyvinyl-chloride compounds are blow molded, calendered, and extruded to create different automotive components. This material is versatile; thus lower carbon footprint enhances performance on the road, and reduces overall body weight. Furthermore, it resists the harmful effects of chemical solvents and weather.

Applications:

-Automobile instrument panels

-Pipes

-Encasing of electrical cables

-Doors

-Floor coverings

-Sun visors

-Protective coating for rocker panels and underbodies

-Synthetic leather seat covers

4. ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a copolymer manufactured using acrylonitrile and polymerizing styrene in the presence of polybutadiene. The styrene gives plastic an impermeable and shimmery surface.

Applications:

-Dashboards

-Wheel covers

-Automotive body parts

5. Polyethylene (PE)

PE has low density, high impact resistance, and robustness. It is mainly beneficial where low cost and moisture resistance are required.

-Electrical insulation

-Car bodies

6. Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate polymer offers a unique blend of hardness, toughness, and stiffness. It has excellent optical, electrical, weathering, and thermal properties.

Applications:

-Helmets of all types

-Car bumpers

-Bullet-proof glass substitutes