Plastics in Automobiles
Technology Driven
Solutions
Innovative developments are essential to
strengthen and maintain competitiveness
of automotive plastic industry. Innovations
and product/process optimization can lead
to high contributions to preserve
resources.
Development and future of
automotive plastic industry is
determined by social (values in
society, education etc.), economical
(shift of market, trade barriers) and
technological influence (Improved information,
innovation, harmonisation
of standards etc).
Innovative developments are essential
to strengthen and maintain competitiveness
of automotive plastic industry.
Innovations and product / process
optimization can lead to high contributions
to preserve resources. The
need and demand by the user / consumer
are mainly reflected in cost,
comfort and convenience. Therefore,
the additional use effect is an essential
condition of purchase.
Vehicle Systems and
Plastics
Vehicle systems that use a substantial
amount of plastics are given here. There
are various sub-systems under each system,
which deliver a different functionality
and is not detailed here.
Interior Systems
a. Cockpit Systems
b. Door Systems
c. Interiors Hard Trims
d. Overhead systems
Exterior Systems
a. Bumper Systems ( Lately integrated
into Front-end systems )
b. Body-side Claddings and Cowl
grills
c. Spoilers, Capping and Exteriors
trims
d. Body Panels ( Moving from sheet
metal to Plastics )
Under the Bonnet Systems
a. Fuel Systems – Fuel delivery, fuel
tanks
b. Air / Water Induction System – Engine
cooling and climate control systems
Other Systems
a. Safety Related Parts – Impact zones
b. Electrical & Electronics
c. Lighting Systems
d. Power Train & Chassis Systems –
Steering, pedal & braking system
e. Soft Trim Systems – Headliners,
acoustics & carpets
....contd.
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