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ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS. INTRODUCTION
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ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS INTRODUCTION Advancements made in engineering materials technology have resulted in a situation where metallic materials are no longer the only choice available for various applications. Over the last 30 years, plastics have been rapidly developed to the point where they 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 STYING – ASTHETICS FUNCTIONAL DESIGN PROPERTIES REDUCED MAINTENANCE CORROSION AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Demand of Thermoplastics Market 2002 Mil. MTLCP, PEEK, PEI, PES, PSU < 0.1 High Performance Plastics <0, 1% 11.5 Mil. MT 9% 124 Mil. MT 91% ABS, ASA, SAN 5.8PA 2PC 2POM 0.7PBT/PET 0.7PPO 0.3 Engineering Plastics PE 55.5PP 30.6PVC 27.6PS 10.7 Standard Products
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS PLASTICS CONSUMPTION IN A CAR - ABOUT 162 Kg 11.6% of Total Weight of the car
Engineering Plastics ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Factors for Material Choice FR System Mechanical Properties Toxicology/ Safety in Use Electrical Properties Price Thermal Properties Various e.g. Pigmentability Processing
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS PLASTICS IN AUTOMOBILES INTERIOR SYSTEMS • Cockpit Systems • Door Systems • Interiors Hard Trims • Overhead Systems
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS PLASTICS IN AUTOMOBILES 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)
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS PLASTICS IN AUTOMOBILES 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
ENGINEERING PLASTICS 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
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Speedo meter Housing PP Talc Filled Door Trim PP Talc Filled
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Reflector Housing PP Talc Filled Hyundai Car Bumper PP Talc Filled
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Seat Components PP Unfilled
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Wheel Chair Base PP Unfilled Mixie Body PP Unfilled
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Switch Frame ABS Instrument Holder Ford ABS
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Engine Manifold – Nylon 6 GF 30
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Toyota Tray – Nylon 6 GF 25
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Honda Tray – Nylon 6 GF 45
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Radiator Fan Nylon 6 GF 30 Fuel Sub Tank Nylon 66 GF 30
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Timing Chain Cover & Engine Oil Filter Nylon 66 GF 30
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Glove Rail Nylon 66 GF 45 Seat Belt Anchor Nylon 6
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Lever Combination Switch Nylon 6 GF 30 Relay Box Nylon 6 Alloy
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Wire Harness Connector PBT ECU Case PBT GF 30
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Switch Base PBT GF 40% Actuator Case PBT GF 30%
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Air Conditioner Fin PBT GF 45% Mirror Housing PBT GF 30 Alloy
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Power Module PPS GF/ MD 50 Alternator Parts PPS GF/ MD 30 Neutral Start Switch PPS GF 40 Alloy
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS Engine Mounting parts PPS GF 40 Lamp Socket PPS 40 Lamp Reflector PPS GF/ MD 60
ENGINEERING PLASTICS APPLICATIONS THANK YOU