Vehicles and transportation

Technical plastics for the automotive industry and transportation sector

The automotive industry and transportation sector use technical plastics to reduce weight, lower fuel consumption, and extend the lifespan of components. PlastShop delivers semi-finished products to vehicle manufacturers, subcontractors, and workshops. Plastics replace metal in an increasing number of applications due to lower weight, better corrosion resistance, and lower production costs.

Requirements and challenges

Lower weight to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Wear resistance for moving parts such as bearings and bushings
Temperature resistance in the engine compartment
Vibration damping and noise reduction
Chemical resistance to fuels, oils, and coolants

Recommended materials

PA6 / PA6.6
Gears, bushings, and construction details. High wear resistance

POM
Precision parts, fuel systems, and interior components

PEEK
Engine components and seals that withstand high temperatures

PE-1000
Wear pads and guides in trucks and transport vehicles

ABS
Dashboards, interior details, and prototypes

PC
Headlight glass and transparent components

Common applications

Bearings and bushings

PA6 and POM replace metal bearings with lower weight, quieter operation, and longer lifespan.

Gears and gearboxes

POM and PA6.6 for gears in window lifts, seat adjustments, and other mechanisms.

Wear pads and guides

PE-1000 for wear pads in truck beds, dump trucks, and conveyor belts.

Interior details

ABS and PC for dashboards, handles, and decorative details.

Why choose plastic?

Every kilogram saved in a vehicle reduces fuel consumption. Plastic typically weighs 5 to 7 times less than steel and 2 to 3 times less than aluminum. In addition to weight savings, plastic offers natural vibration damping, corrosion resistance, and the possibility of integrating multiple functions into a single component. This makes plastic an obvious choice in modern vehicle manufacturing.