Case Study: Replacing an Aluminium Engine Cover with Reinforced PA6
A worked calculation showing 42% weight reduction and 28% lower piece cost, plus the three metrics that must be validated.
Application Cases2026-07-17CPlastics
Application Cases
Real selection logic broken down by part: duty cycle, failure mode, material route and validation checklist.
PP-TD20 in Automotive Interiors: Door Panels, Pillars and Instrument Panels
Low cost, low odour and easy processing are hard requirements in interiors, and the split between PP-TD20 and PP+EPDM is clear-cut.
Application Cases2026-07-15CPlastics
What Material Goes into a Car Bumper: Real Requirements for PP+EPDM Systems
A bumper sees low-speed impact, car washes, sun load and paint. The compound needs toughening, weathering and paintability together.
Application Cases2026-07-06CPlastics
Door Panel Substrates: Why Most Are PP-TD20
Large thin-wall parts value stiffness, dimensional stability and low odour most — a combination PP-TD20 is hard to beat.
Application Cases2026-07-04CPlastics
Does an Electrical Panel Need Flame-Retardant PC/ABS? Three Deciding Questions
Once flame rating, wall thickness and appearance are fixed, usually only one or two candidates remain.
Application Cases2026-07-02CPlastics
Popular Grades
PA6-GF30
Reinforced Nylon PA6 GF30 (Gold)
30% glass fibre reinforced: tensile strength 165 MPa, flexural modulus 8500 MPa, notched impact 11 kJ/m², for load-bearing parts and power tool housings.
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PA6-GF30 HI
High-Impact Reinforced Nylon PA6 GF30 (Green)
Glass fibre reinforced and impact modified: tensile strength 155 MPa, notched impact 8 kJ/m² at -30 °C, for power tools, garden equipment and industrial housings.
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PA6-GF25 HI
Reinforced & Toughened Nylon PA6
Glass fibre reinforcement combined with elastomer toughening: tensile strength 140 MPa, notched impact 18 kJ/m², for drop-tested and shock-loaded parts.
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PP+EPDM-T20
PP+EPDM-T20 Impact Modified Polypropylene (YS269 Light Grey)
EPDM toughened with talc filling; notched impact 8 kJ/m² at -30 °C (35 kJ/m² at 23 °C), used for bumpers, exterior trim and outdoor products.
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