Automotive

The recyclability, easy processing, weight reduction properties and soft-touch appeal of Dryflex Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) make them an ideal material for automotive applications.  A range of speciality decoration effects, available in colours according to automotive specifications and excellent adhesion to engineering thermoplastics ensure Dryflex TPE compounds deliver cost-effective innovative design solutions. What’s more, post-consumer waste grades (up to 80%) are available for use in external components such as mud flaps, enabling the automotive manufacturer to meet ELV (End of Life Vehicle) requirements.
 
Applications include:

Interior: stowage consoles, cup-holders, floor-well mats, grips/handles, buttons, seat adjusters, grommets, profiles, pedal covers, facia mats, air-bag covers, ignition lock surrounds and soft touch arm rests.

Exterior: mud flaps, roof rack feet, wheel arch liners, tread mats, side steps, bumpers, door seals, under floor air deflectors and stone chip protectors, petrol caps.

Under the hood: air ducts, radiator air ducts, radiator grill edges and shield seals.

Features

Excellent weather resistance 
Improved UV and ozone resistance 
Adhesion to engineering thermoplastics 
Low fogging and odour 
Fulfils automotive standards for burn rates 
Compliance with RoHS requirements 
Meet ELV objectives with automotive post-consumer waste and tyre crumb compounds (extrusion and injection moulding grades) 
Improved scratch resistance 
High temperature stability 
Range of surface textures; high-grip tacky, smooth to leather-effect.
Low temperature flexibility 
Good abrasion resistance 
Improved oil resistance 
100% recyclable 
Foamed grades 
Low shrinkage 
Acoustic design possibilities

Related

Application Study - Arm Rest

Application Study - Mud Flaps