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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin
Fans/Shrouds Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness PA6, PA66, PP, TPV RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, IPC PP, BASF Ultramid®,
Ascend Vydyne®, Asahi Thermylene®, Enplast EZprene®
Active Grill Shutters Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness PA6, PP RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, IPC PP, BASF Ultramid®,
Asahi Thermylene®
HVAC Components Low Temp Toughness, Chemical Resistance,Stiffness & Strength PP, TPO IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, Enplast Protuf®
Engine Air Cleaner Housings
Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,Surface Appearance, Bondable PP IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®
Air Intake Manifolds Good Surface Appearance, High Stiffness,Bondable PA6, PA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®
Brake System Components
Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness, Wear/Lubricity PA66, PA6, PBT, PET RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®
& Ultradur®, Celanese Celanex®
Brake Fluid Reservoir Chemical Resistance, Low Temp Toughness PA66, PP RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®,Formosa Formolene®, Ineos PP
Engine Covers Good Surface Appearance, Heat Resistance,Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance PA6, PA66, PP RMA PP, Hylon® & EnViramid®, Ascend Vydyne®,
BASF Ultramid®, Asahi Thermylene®
Fluid/Coolant Handling Connectors, Radiator
End Tanks, etc.
Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness
Hydrolysis Resistant PA6 & PA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®
Fuel Vapor Canister Chemical Resistance, Stiffness & Strength PA6, PA66, PP RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, BASF Ultramid®,Ascend Vydyne®, Asahi Thermylene®
Valve Train Covers Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance,High Stiffness, Impact Resistance PA6, PA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®
Suspension Components
Toughness/Strength, Impact Resistance,Chemical Resistance PA6, PA66, POM, PP RMA PP & Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultraform®,
Asahi Thermylene®, Celanese Celcon® & Hostaform®
POWERTRAIN/UNDERHOOD
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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin
Air Bag Housings (Instrument Panel)
High Impact Resistance, Wear Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Good Toughness & Stiffness,
Chemical ResistancePA66 RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®
Air Conditioning & Heating Ducts
Surface Appearance, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance
ABS, PC-ABS, PE,PP, TPO
Styrolution Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Chi Mei Wonderloy®, RMA Hybrid®, IPC PP,
Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®
CHMSL Housing (Center High Mount
Stop Lamp)
Heat Resistance, UV Resistance, Surface Appearance PC-ABS, ASA RMA Hybrid®, Trinseo Pulse®, Styrolution Luran®S
Console Surface Appearance, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance, Wear Resistance
ABS, PC-ABS,PP, TPO
Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Chi Mei Polylac®, RMA Hybrid®, IPC PP,
Asahi Thermylene®, Enplast Protuf®
Door Handles Abrasion Resistance, Impact Resistance, Good Stiff-ness, Chemical Resistance, Creep Resistance
PA6, PP, ABS,PC-ABS
RMA Hylon®, BASF Ultramid®, Asahi Thermylene®, IPC PP, Chimei Polylac®, Styrolution Lustran®, Terluran® & Novodur®,
Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®
Floor Mats Impact Resistance, Wear Resistance, Good Toughness TPV Enplast Enflex®
Grab Handles Good Toughness, Good Stiffness, Colorability PA6, POM, PP RMA Hylon®, Celanese Hostaform® & Celcon®, IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, BASF Ultraform® & Ultramid®
Instrument Cluster Surface Appearance, UV Resistance, Scratch Resistance PP, ABS, PC-ABS
IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, Strylolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®,
Chimei Polylac®, RMA Hybrid®
Instrument Panel Structure
Good Stiffness, Good Toughness, Imact Resistance, Dimensional Stability
ABS, PC-ABS,TPO, PP
IPC PP, RMA Hybrid®, Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Therymylene®, Chimei Polylac®, Strylolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,
Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®
Interior Trim Parts Dimensional Stability, Scratch Resistance, Chemical Resistance ABS, PC-ABS RMA Hybrid®, Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,
Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®
Interior Trim PartsSoft Inserts
(ex: Cup Bases)Good Toughness, Good Stiffness, Colorability TPV Enplast Enflex®
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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin
Seatbelt Components Wear Resistance/Lubricity, Good Strength, Impact Resistance
PA6, PA66, ABS,PC-ABS, PC
RMA Hylon®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, RMA Hybrid®, Chimei Polylac®, Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,
Trinseo Magnum®, Calibre® & Pulse®
Speaker Grills Surface Appearance, UV Resistance, Scratch Resistance ABS, PC-ABS, POM
Celanese Hostaform® & Celcon®, BASF Ultraform®, RMA Hybrid®, Chimei Polylac®, Styrolution Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®,
Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®
Speedometer Components
(Interior)
Surface Appearance, Paintability, UV Resistance/Weatherable
PC, PA6, ABS,PC-ABS
RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®, Trinseo Magnum®, Chimei Polylac®, Pulse® & Calibre®, Styrolution Terluran®,
Novodur® & Lustran®
Steering Column Housing
Surface Appearance, Good Strength, Impact Resistance, Scratch Resistance
PC-ABS, ABS, POM, TPO, PA6, PP
Celanese Hostaform® & Celcon®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultraform®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Styrolution
Terluran®, Novodur® & Lustran®, Chimei Polylac®, Enplast Protuf®, IPC PP, Asahi Therymylene®
Trim & Door Quarter Panels
Surface Appearance, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance
PP, ABS, PC-ABS, TPO
Ineos Terluran® & Lustran®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, IPC PP, Asahi Therymylene®, Enplast Protuf®
Window Latch Surface Appearance, Good Stiffness, Scratch Resistance, UV Resistance PA6 RMA Hylon®, BASF Ultramid®
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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin
Roof Rack Components Heat Resistance, Impact Resistance, UV Resistance/Weatherable, Chemical Resistance
PP, ASA, PC-ASA, PA6
Styrolution Luran® S, RMA/IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®
Cowl Vent Grille (CVG)/Leaf Catcher
High Stiffness, Low Temp Toughness, Low Water Absorption, Chemical Resistance PP, TPO, ASA RMA/IPC PP, Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®,
Styrolution Luran® S ASA
Front Grilles Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Stiffness
& Strength, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable
ABS, PC-ABS, ASA, PP, TPO
Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, IPC PP, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®,
Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®, RMA Hybrid®
Lamp Housings (Front & Rear)
Heat Resistance, Paintable/Platable, Impact Resistance, Bondable
PP, ASA, PC-ASA, ABS, PMMA, PA6
Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, RMA Hylon®,
Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, Plaskolite Optix®
Headlamp Support Brackets
Stiffness/Strength, Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance
PBT-ASA, PA6, PBT, ABS, ASA
Styrolution Luran® S, Lustran®, Terluran®, & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum®, RMA Hylon®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur® S, Celanese Celanex®
Exterior Mirrors Housing & Mirror Sail
Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, UV Resistance/Weatherable,
Paintable/Platable
ASA, PC-ASA, ABS, PA6, PA66
Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, RMA Hylon®,
Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®
Exterior Mirrors Internal Components Mirror Bracket & Glass Holder
Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Wear Resistance/Lubricity
PA6, PA66, PA6/12, ASA, ABS, PC-ASA,
PC-ABS
Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, BASF Ultramid®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, Ascend Vydyne®, EMS Grivory®
Wheel Covers Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable
ASA, ABS, PC-ABS, PA6. PPE/PA
Styrolution Luran® S, Terluran®, Lustran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Asahi Xyron®, RMA Hylon® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®, Samyang Triloy®
Door HandlesChemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Impact
Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable
PA6, ABS, PC-ABS, PP, PBT
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid® & Hybrid®, BASF Ultramid®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Asahi Thermylene®, Styrolution Lustran®, Terluran®, & Novodur®, Celanese Celanex®
Pillar CoversChemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Impact
Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable
ABS, PC-ABS, ASA, PMMA
Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®, Styrolution Luran®,Lustran®, Terluran® & Novodur®, Plaskolite Optix®,
RMA Hybrid®, Chimei Polylac®
Tailgate Trim/HandlesChemical Resistance, Good Stiffness,
Impact Resistance, Paintable/Platable, UV Resistance/Weatherable
ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, TPO, PA6, PP
Styrolution Luran® S, Lustran®, Terluran® & Novodur®, Chimei Polylac®, Trinseo Magnum® & Pulse®, Samyang Triloy®, IPC
PP, Enplast Protuf®, Asahi Thermylene®
Windshield Wiper Components
Chemical Resistance, Good Stiffness, Wear Resistance/Lubricity,
UV Resistance/Weatherable
PBT, POM, ASA, TPV, PA66
Celanese Celanex®, Hostaform® & Celcon®, RMA Hylon®, Enplast Enflex® , BASF Ultradur®, Ultraform® & Ultramid®,
Styrolution Luran® S
EXTERIOR
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Application Key Criteria Typical Resins Used Suggested Resin
Alternator Components Chemical Resistance, Heat Resistance, Electrical Performance Nylon, PPS, PSU RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®,
EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron®
Battery Tray Chemical Resistance, Heat Resistance,Impact Resistance GF PP RMA Hypro®, Asahi Thermylene®
Coil Bobbins Abrasion Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance, Low Temperature Toughness Nylon, PBT, PET RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®,
BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Celanex®
Fuse & Junction System
Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance, Low Temperature Toughness, Electrical Performance
Nylon, PBT, PET, PSU, Thermosets
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Celanex®
Ignition ComponentsHeat Resistance, Dimensional Stability,
Electrical Performance, Low Temperature Toughness, Life Cycle Durability
Nylon, PBT, PET, PEI RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Celanex®
ConnectorsHeat Resistance, Dimensional Stability,
Electrical Performance, Low Temperature Toughness, Chemical Resistance
PBT, PET, Nylon, SPS, PPO/HIPS,
PPO/PA
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron® & Celanex®, Asahi Xyron®
Power Distribution Boxes
Covers/Spacers/Bodies
Heat Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Electrical Performance, Low Temperature
Toughness, Chemical Resistance
Nylon, PBT, PET, PC/PBT, SPS, PPO/HIPS,
PPO/PA
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron® & Celanex®, Asahi Xyron®
SensorsHeat Resistance, Dimensional Stability,
Electrical Performance, Low Temperature Toughness, Chemical Resistance
Nylon, PBT, PET, PC/PBT, SPS, PPO/HIPS,
PPO/PA, PEI
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid® & Hybrid®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese Fortron® & Celanex®, Asahi Xyron®
Switches (Headlamp/Brake/Turn Signal)
Wear Resistance/Lubricity, UV Resistance/Weatherable, Surface
Appearance, Low Temperature Toughness, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance
Nylon, PBT, PET, ABS/PC, POM, PPS
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, Ultraform® & Ultradur®, EMS Grivory®, Celanese
Fortron®, Celanex®, Celcon® & Hostaform®, Trinseo Pulse®
Window Lift Mechanism
Wear Resistance/Lubricity, UV Resistance/Weatherable, Surface Appearance,
Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance
Nylon, PC/PBT, POM
RMA Hylon®, EnViramid®, Hybrid® & Hylox®, Ascend Vydyne®, BASF Ultramid®, Ultraform® & Ultradur®,
Celanese Celanex®, Celcon® & Hostaform®
Wire Harness Troughs/Fasteners
Stiffness & Strength, Chemical Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance Nylon, PP RMA Hylon® & EnViramid®, BASF Ultramid®, Ascend Vydyne®,
IPC PP, Asahi Thermylene®
Wire Ties Stiffness & Strength, Chemical Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Heat Resistance Nylon RMA Hylon® & EnViramid® , BASF Ultramid®, Ascend Vydyne®
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS