Types of Automotive Plastics – Applied Parts أداة الاختبار –

Types of plastics used in automobiles - applied parts

(1) Polypropylene (PP)

Ordinary polypropylene, glass fiber reinforced PP, ethylene-propylene rubber modified PP , mica-reinforced PP, expanded PP with variable joints, PP filled with talc, PP filled with calcium carbonate or wood powder, multi-system modified PP, such as PP/mica/talc/calcium carbonate system, PP/ ethylene-propylene rubber/fiberglass system, PP/ethylene Propylene rubber/HDPE/talc system, PP/fiberglass/mica system, etc. Mainly used in automobiles: bumpers, dashboards, steering wheels, grilles, fender flares, battery boxes, cooling fans and covers, headlight and taillight housings. , shock absorbers and ducts, air filters Heater housing, heating and air conditioning box, trunk lining, armrests, cooling water ducts, air duct components, distributorelectric rs, distributor dust covers, defrost nozzles, accelerator pedals, etc. 

(2) Polyethylene (HDPE)

High density polyethylene, fluorinated or sulfonated HDPE, three-layer copolymer HDPE, 5% ~ 18% nylon-modified HDPE, Polyisocyanate-modified HDPE, 1% carbon black and coated polyester-modified HDPE, high molecular weight HDPE, 15% modified ethylene-propylene rubber, cross-linked, expanded PE, mica-reinforced PE, glass fiber-reinforced PE 15%, etc. Mainly used in automobiles: fuel tanks, expansion tanks, oil pipeline necks, oil collection pipes, cyclones, shock absorber protection tubes, brake oil tanks, tool boxes, trunks. trims, controllers, de-icing nozzles, accessories Inflators, wires, windshield sinks, fixtures and gaskets, etc.

(3) Nylon (PA)

Nylon 6, nylon 66, 30% glass fiber reinforced PA, stainless steel reinforced PAxydable, amorphous PA, polyphenylene ether modified PA, polyester modified PA, HDPE/PA, etc. Mainly used in automobiles: radiator housing, grille, heater housing, radiator blade, steering column cover, tail light cover, adsorption box, distribution surface, pulley, connector, window latch, circuit breaker fuse, gears, floats, brake fluid backup tanks, windshield wipers, spoilers, fenders, doors, roofs, etc.

(4) Polyoxymethylene (POM)

POM is mainly used in engine fuel systems, electrical equipment systems and automobile body systems , such as radiator drain hoses, valves, tank covers, coolant backup tanks, water pump impellers, fuel pump housings, carburetor housings, accelerator pedals , heating fans, vaair compressor ns, light switches, heater levers, combination switches, windshield wipers Motor gears, bearing brackets, windshield washer pump parts, visor brackets, leaf spring bushings, housings speedometer, antennas, interior mirror brackets, door lock parts, window lift handles, brake parts, steering wheel parts, cabin hinges, etc.

(5) Polyurethane (PU)

Used in automobile shock absorbers, seat cushions, bumpers, mufflers, interior floors, etc.

(6) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Used in automobileing wire sheath, coating materials, exterior materials, sound insulation boards, etc.

(7) Modified polyphenylene ether (PPO)

Modified PPO can be used as connectors, buttons, battery boards, timers, shock absorbers, antifreeze grille, arrow, dashboard, housing coverer, baffle, frame, filter screen, reflector bracket, etc.

(8) Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)

PPS can be used as exhaust gas recirculation valves on automobiles, various sensor covers, various pump impellers and hull etc.

(9) Polyamideimide

It can be used for automobile engine pistons, connecting rods, speed control gears, inlet valve seats , spring seats, push rods and Circle guides, etc.

(10) Phenolic (PF)

Can be used for automobile engine block, cylinder head, valve cover, oil tank, among which PP is reinforced with fiberglass and manufactured by molding.

(11) Others

ABS is used for exterior and interior parts of automobiles; polystyrene is used for interior parts; polycarbonate is used for the bodywork; polyesterer Used in electrical appliances, car bodies and lower shells; cellulose is used in internal parts and acrylic resins are used in transparent parts etc.

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