Changchun FAW Sihuan Swell Auto Parts has selected ELIX ABS P2MC from ELIX Polymers for several new projects for FAW-Volkswagen Automotive.
This specialty grade produces parts with good surfaces and with low scrap rates after the electroplating process and is approved for use at most main Automotive OEMs.
Produced by Volkswagen’s joint venture with the FAW Group in China, ELIX ABS P2MC is used for footboards, VW logos, front grilles and several exterior trim parts of the Magotan, Jetta and Golf models.
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Front grille and logo of the Chinese-built VW Magotan are produced in ELIX ABS P2MC.
ELIX Polymers now also offers two additional electroplatable ABS-based materials, high-heat HH P2MC ABS and Ultra HH4115 PG ABS/PC, completing the company’s plating portfolio.
All three grades have special formulations dedicated to galvanic process requirements.
To ensure Class A surfaces, the company has put in place a process of intensive control and selection of intermediate products.
Target automotive applications for these grades include not only radiator grilles and logos, but also profiles, tailgate handles and decorative interior parts.
Fabian Herter, Marketing Manager Automotive & ABS Specialties, said: “ELIX is growing strongly with new projects for the automotive, healthcare and consumer goods industry, thanks to our focus on specialties, customised service and technical solutions, together with our close cooperation with leading global OEMs and Tiers.”