Transportation

The need to preserve precious fossil fuels and limit carbon emissions is what increasingly drives our industry. Today it’s about making conventional vehicles more efficient through smart and eco-friendly science. While strong efforts and strides are made for creating electric and hybrid vehicles that are environmentally and commercially viable.

Our advanced plastics and fibres help build lighter, stronger, safer and more sustainable vehicles – from under-the-hood and power train applications to steering wheels, the chassis, and exteriors. We’re helping the aviation industry in reducing part weights and thereby improving its fuel efficiency.

The ability to hold tolerances through a temperature cycle or withstand variable temperature swings are important for plastics being used in the transportation industry. In addition to handling temperature, Gharda plastics provide the dimensional stability and wear resistance needed for a variety of component applications.

Key Features

• Long-term use from 120-265°C (248-509°F)
• Short-term use up to 280°C (536°F)
• Lubricated and non-lubricated environments
• Self-lubricating for longer life
• Lighter weight and less noise than metals
• Non-corrosive and non-galling
• Light weight for improved fuel efficiency
• Parts consolidation for lower manufacturing and assembly costs
• Noise and vibration dampening
• Compatible with transmission fluids
• Abrasion and corrosion resistance
• High-temperature wear resistance
• Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance without painting or coating
• Maintain or improve performance in extreme environments
• Close tolerance film for even wearing (+/- 3%)
• Custom surface finishes for specific applications

Typical Applications of PEK in Transportation

• Engine oil pump, mass balance gear, bearing, engine washer, turbo charger impeller
• Transmission seal ring, thrust washer, check ball, fork pad
• Steering/Suspension EPS gear, steering column adjust, ball joints, column sleeve
• HVAC compressor seal, gears mode door
• Damper/Clutch friction ring, washer electronic/sensor wiring, O2-sensor
• Seat adjustment Worm gear, Door modules, door hinge, roller
• Small Motor thrust plug, washer fuel management bushing, pump shoe, fuel liner, quick connect
• Vacuum pumps tip, vane, rotor
• Brakes tappet, piston, plunger

TRANPORTATION COMPOSITE 

Automotive Industry (Auto & Truck) – Due to the light weight and high toughness G-PAEK/glass mat thermoplastics have been adopted by the automotive industry.

• Seat frames
• Battery trays
• Bumper beams
• Load floors
• Front ends
• Valve covers
• Rocker panels
• Under engine covers
• Skid plate.

We are committed to developing innovative and economically viable solutions for the need of your industries through novel technologies. Together we can find the right solutions to secure a stronger, smarter & safer future.

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