KRAIBURG TPE is taking up the trends and challenges involved in mobility becoming increasingly connected, electrified and automated with two material series that focus on the increasing requirements of automotive interior components.
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KRAIBURG TPE presents integrated compound portfolio for automotive interior applications
To be able to supply customers from a single source, KRAIBURG TPE has extended its compound portfolio for soft-touch surfaces for automotive interior applications.
The THERMOLAST K compounds in the Fogging/Surface-Finish (FG/SF) and Velvet Surface/Adhesion/High Mechanical Properties (VS/AD/HM) series meet the highest quality standards with regard to durability, robustness and scratch resistance of soft-touch surfaces for automotive interior applications.
Automotive Application Development expert said: “Our aim was to be able to provide the best possible materials in terms of properties and cost-performance ratio. And we’ve succeeded in achieving that. Our product portfolio enables us to fulfil all current and future customer requests.”
Trends such as in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) set high standards for long-lasting aesthetics, colourfastness, durability and cleanability. At the same time, materials used for interior vehicle components not only have to meet increasingly strict and partly regional standards and specifications in terms of odour and emissions, but preferences depending on the manufacturer also play a crucial role. To be able to supply customers from a single source, KRAIBURG TPE has extended its compound portfolio for soft-touch surfaces for automotive interior applications.
The FG/SF series
Components for visible areas set exacting standards for materials due to varying sizes and geometries. KRAIBURG TPE has developed the FG/SF series with excellent flowability, surface quality, reduced pressure peaks, dimensional accuracy and reproducibility, odour assessment, and extra robustness for everyday use.
All these properties make compounds from the FG/SF series suitable for all insert mats and shelf mats for centre consoles, instrument panels, glove boxes, door pockets, and roof liners.
The VS/AD/HM series
The VS/AD/HM series is designed for adhesion, as its compounds combine adhesion to polar thermoplastics such as PC, ABS, ABS/PC, ASA, and SAN and to PA6 or PA12 polyamides. Further advantages include excellent TPU-level scratch and abrasion resistance, resistance to sebum oils, creams and automobile-specific cleaning agents, avelvety touch, and good processing properties.
Typical applications are high-quality multicomponent parts ranging from anti-slip mats in cup holders to soft-touch surfaces of centre console covers, seat belt buckles and door pull handles, to shelves that include an integrated, inductive charging option for cell phones.