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ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS
Advancements made in engineering materials technology have

resulted in a situation where metallic materials are no longer the
only choice available for various applications.
Plastics have already started replacing many traditional materials

in Automobile industry.
Engineering Plastics and PP becomes a choice by virtue of its

superior versatility and cost economics.
Polymer scientists/ Chemists are building giant molecules in a

dazzling array of plastics as substitutes for metals.
Though only a few years ago selection of so called “ Engineering

Plastics” was a simple and crude choice, today there is an almost
inexhaustible list of different thermoplastics available and
Polypropylene is leading the way by virtue of its versatility in
different applications.
ENGINEERING PLASTICS
APPLICATIONS
WHY PLASTICS ?
Plastics are not simply replacement materials, whereas it is

based on technical merits, cost and other benefits makes
plastics suitable due to the following:
 Economy
 Weight reduction
 Styling – aesthetics
 Functional design
 Properties
 Reduced maintenance
 Corrosion and chemical resistance
APPLICATIONS
Demand of Thermoplastics
Market 2002 Mil. MT
High Performance Plastics <0, 1%
LCP, PEEK, PEI, PES, PSU < 0.1
ABS, ASA, SAN 5.8

PA 2
Engineering Plastics 11.5 Mil. PC 2
POM 0.7
MT PBT/PET 0.7
PPO 0.3
9%
PE 55.5
Standard Products 124 Mil. MT PP

PVC
30.6
27.6
91% PS 10.7
APPLICATIONS
PLASTICS CONSUMPTION IN A CAR - ABOUT 162 Kg
11.6% of Total Weight of the car
TYPE OF PLASTICS Kg TYPE OF PLASTICS Kg
Polypropylene (PP) 29 Polycarbonate (PC) 10

ABS + PC 10
Polyurathane (PUR) 34
Polyformaldehyde (POM, acetal) 2
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 5
Polymethyl methacrylate 2
Acrylonitrile – butadiene- 6
(PMMA)
styrene (ABS)
Thermoplastics Polyesters (PET 2
PP+ EPDM 18
and PBT)
Polyamides (PA, Nylon) 22
Others 10
Polyethelene 12 TOTAL 162
APPLICATIONS
Factors for Material Choice
Mechanical Toxicology/
Properties Safety in Use
Electrical Engineering
Price
Properties Plastics
Thermal Various
Properties e.g. Pigmentability
Processing
APPLICATIONS
PLASTICS IN AUTOMOBILES
INTERIOR SYSTEMS
 Cockpit Systems
 Door Systems
 Interiors Hard Trims
 Overhead Systems
APPLICATIONS
EXTERIOR SYSTEMS
 Bumper Systems (Lately integrated into Front-end

systems)
 Body side claddings and cowl grills
 Spoilers, capping and exterior trims
 Body panels (Moving from sheet metal to plastics)
APPLICATIONS
UNDER THE BONNET SYSTEMS

 Fuel Systems – Fuel Delivery, Fuel Tanks
 Air/ Water induction System – engine cooling and climate control
systems
OTHER SYSTEMS
 Safety related parts – impact zones
 Electrical & Electronics
 Lighting Systems
 Power train & chasis systems – steering, pedal & braking system
 Soft Trim Systems – Headliners, acoustics & carpets
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
 More complex assemblies can be easily produced as one

unit
 Improved performance by reduction of vibration and noise
 Improved Impact Resistance
 Improved power to weight ratio
 Improved aesthetics
 Reduced Maintenance
 No corrosion
APPLICATIONS
Speedo meter Housing Door Trim
PP Talc Filled PP Talc Filled
APPLICATIONS
Reflector Housing
Hyundai Car Bumper
PP Talc Filled
PP Talc Filled
APPLICATIONS
Seat Components
PP Unfilled
APPLICATIONS
Wheel Chair Base Mixie Body
PP Unfilled PP Unfilled
APPLICATIONS
Switch Frame Instrument Holder Ford

ABS ABS
APPLICATIONS
Engine Manifold – Nylon 6 GF 30

APPLICATIONS
Toyota Tray – Nylon 6 GF 25
APPLICATIONS
Honda Tray – Nylon 6 GF 45
APPLICATIONS
Radiator Fan Fuel Sub Tank
Nylon 6 GF 30 Nylon 66 GF 30
APPLICATIONS
Timing Chain Cover & Engine Oil Filter
Nylon 66 GF 30
APPLICATIONS
Glove Rail Seat Belt Anchor

Nylon 66 GF 45 Nylon 6
APPLICATIONS
Lever Combination Switch Relay Box
Nylon 6 GF 30 Nylon 6 Alloy
APPLICATIONS
ECU Case
Wire Harness Connector PBT GF 30
PBT
APPLICATIONS
Switch Base Actuator Case

PBT GF 40% PBT GF 30%
APPLICATIONS
Air Conditioner Fin
Mirror Housing
PBT GF 45%
PBT GF 30 Alloy
APPLICATIONS
Alternator Parts Power Module
PPS GF/ MD 30 PPS GF/ MD 50
Neutral Start Switch

PPS GF 40 Alloy
APPLICATIONS
Engine Mounting parts
Lamp Socket
PPS GF 40
PPS 40
Lamp Reflector PPS

GF/ MD 60
APPLICATIONS
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ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS

Advancements made in engineering materials technology have

Plastics have already started replacing many traditional materials

Engineering Plastics and PP becomes a choice by virtue of its

Polymer scientists/ Chemists are building giant molecules in a

Though only a few years ago selection of so called “ Engineering

Plastics are not simply replacement materials, whereas it is

ABS, ASA, SAN 5.8

Standard Products 124 Mil. MT PP

TYPE OF PLASTICS Kg TYPE OF PLASTICS Kg

Polypropylene (PP) 29 Polycarbonate (PC) 10

 Bumper Systems (Lately integrated into Front-end

UNDER THE BONNET SYSTEMS

 More complex assemblies can be easily produced as one

Switch Frame Instrument Holder Ford

Engine Manifold – Nylon 6 GF 30

Glove Rail Seat Belt Anchor

Switch Base Actuator Case

Neutral Start Switch

Lamp Reflector PPS

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