Automotive Applications

Following are some of the applications where Durethan® nylons and Pocan® thermoplastic polyesters are being used:

Exterior
Door handles and handle recesses, mirror housings, sunroof frames, door panels, grille panels
Wheel covers, fuel filler doors
Bumpers, body parts

Interior
Instrument panels, seats, steering wheels, heating/air conditioning components
Accelerator, clutch and brake pedals
Door, pillar and side trim, window handles

Under the Hood
Air intake manifolds, fan blades and shrouds, engine covers, cylinder head covers
Thermostat housings and cooling water circuit components, ventilation pipes, radiator tanks
Timing belt covers, valve covers, fuse boxes and electrical connections

Lighting
Headlamp bezels and surrounds, reflectors for on-board computer lighting