Sun-Roof Rail
Automobile
It is an automotive component that enhances the functionality and versatility of a vehicle by providing a robust structural support system on the roof. It is typically mounted on the roof of cars, SUVs, and other vehicles to allow for the secure attachment of roof racks, cargo boxes, and other storage systems.
LFT materials provide lightweight, strong, and impact-resistant roof rails. They reduce warpage and offer excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, ensuring durability and long-term reliability.
Material
PP 30% LFT
Impact Resistance
Withstands impacts and mechanical shocks
Key Performance Considerations Non-Hygroscopic, higher strength, stiffness, Heat resistance
Accelerator Pedal
Automobile
This is a critical component in automotive systems, designed to control the throttle and regulate engine speed in response to driver input. It ensures smooth and accurate acceleration, contributing to the vehicle's overall performance and fuel efficiency.
LFT offers lightweight, strong, and durable solutions for accelerator pedals, ensuring high mechanical strength and dimensional stability for repeated use.
Material
Stabil OH 3135 (PP LFT 40%) or Stabil OH 5135 (PP LFT 50%)
Tensile Strength
145 MPa
Impact Resistance
34 kJ/m²
Key Performance Considerations Thermal expansion, higher strength, stiffness, dimensional stability
Gear Shifter Housing
Automobile
The Gear Shifter Housing is an essential part of the automotive transmission system, responsible for supporting the mechanism that enables smooth gear shifting. It ensures the reliability and functionality of the vehicle’s gear shift system in demanding driving conditions.
Using LFT for gear shifter housings offers strength, impact resistance, and dimensional stability. It prevents deformation under repeated loads and thermal cycling, ensuring durability in automotive applications.
Material
PP LFT 30-40%
Heat Deflection Temperature
155-160°C
Key Performance Considerations Load-bearing, thermal cycling, fatigue resistance, lightweight
Armrest Mounts
Automobile
It is a structural component in automotive interiors that connects the armrest to the vehicle's console, providing support and stability. It ensures smooth, secure armrest operation while withstanding mechanical stresses and environmental factors such as temperature and wear.
LFT improves armrest mounts with high mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to wear. It reduces overall weight and prevents moisture-related degradation.
Performance Considerations
Material
Stabil MH 5106 (PA 6 50% LGF), Stabil OH 3135 (PP 40% LFT)
Strength
High impact and flexural strength
Key Performance Considerations Dimensional stability, reduced warpage, and durability
Front End Carrier
Automobile
Front End Module (FEM) is a critical automotive structure that supports components like radiators, headlights, and sensors while absorbing impact during collisions. It ensures structural integrity and safety in both normal driving and crash conditions.
LFT in FEM improves impact resistance, crashworthiness, and structural integrity. It minimizes deformation under high loads and thermal fluctuations, enhancing vehicle safety.
Material
PP LFT 30-40%
Key Performance Considerations Impact strength, Non Hygroscopic nature, Lightweight, high thermal resistance, excellent fatigue and creep performance.
Fan Shroud
Automobile
The Fan Shroud is a crucial component in automotive cooling systems, designed to channel airflow through the radiator to regulate engine temperature. It ensures proper cooling efficiency and reduces energy consumption in both commercial and passenger vehicles.
Using LFT for fan shrouds enhances thermal resistance, dimensional stability, and durability. It prevents deformation under fluctuating temperatures and mechanical stress.
Performance Considerations
Material
PP LFT 30%
Tensile Strength
120 MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature
150°C
Impact Resistance
25 kJ/m²
Key Performance Considerations Dimensional stability, lightweight, high thermal resistance, chemical resistance
Radiator End Tank
Automobile
RET is a critical automotive component designed to regulate coolant flow within the radiator system, commonly used in both commercial and passenger vehicles. It ensures efficient cooling of the engine by withstanding high temperatures and pressure fluctuations.
LFT provides lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant radiator end tanks, enhancing durability under high temperature, vibration, and pressure conditions.
Material
PP LFT 40%
Tensile Strength
135 MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature
165°C
Key Performance Considerations Lightweight, high thermal resistance, excellent fatigue and creep performance
Clutch and Bearing
Automobile
The clutch actuation assembly, bearing housing, and slave cylinders are critical components that require high mechanical strength, superior fatigue performance, and resistance to wear. These parts must withstand continuous loading and unloading cycles, ensuring smooth operation, minimal friction, and extended service life under varying temperatures and mechanical stresses.
Using LFT enhances clutch components with superior strength, heat resistance, and fatigue performance. It improves durability under mechanical and thermal stresses.
Material
PA66 LGF 30%, PA66 LGF 40% with PTFE
Temperature Range
-40°C to 180°C
Corrosion Resistance
High resistance to detergents and water
Key Performance Considerations High strength-to-weight ratio, Ovality, Oil aging performance reduced wear and noise dampening
Automotive Sensor
Automobile
Automotive Sensors such as the mass airflow, oxygen, and engine speed sensors, play a critical role in monitoring and optimizing vehicle performance. These sensors require durable housings capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, chemical exposure, and mechanical stress.
LFT housings enhance automotive sensors with high tensile strength, impact resistance, and thermal stability. They ensure consistent performance, resist chemicals, and improve the durability of threaded joints.
Performance Considerations
Material
PA6 LFT, PA66 LFT
Creep and Fatigue Resistance
Withstands continuous use without significant permanent deformation
Heat Resistance
Stable performance under varying temperatures
Key Performance Considerations Durability, stability, cost-effectiveness, and minimal maintenance
Starter Motor
Automobile
The Starter Motor is a crucial component in automotive systems, responsible for initiating engine combustion by generating the necessary rotational force to turn the engine over. It demands durable materials capable of withstanding high torque, extreme temperatures, repeated cycles, and mechanical stress for reliable performance.
LFT in starter motors provides strength, impact resistance, and thermal stability. It reduces weight while maintaining reliability under high mechanical stress.
Material
PA66 LFT (30%-40%)
Heat Deflection Temperature
190°C
Key Performance Considerations Lightweight, high thermal resistance, excellent fatigue and creep performance
