Sustainable Automotive Materials

Bio Feedstock

• PA6
  • Glass filled options varying from 30%-50% available.
  • Mineral filled options varying form 15%-25% available.
  • Ocean recycled content varying from 30%-50% available.
  • Applications Include: Engine Covers, Air Cleaners, Frunk, Etc.
• PC-ABS/PET
  • Ocean recycled content varying from 5-10% available.
  • Additional 40-45% post-consumer recycled content available.
  • Applications Include: Guide Brackets, Rear Monitor Covers, Etc.
• While using ocean reclaimed plastics to reduce CO₂ emissions, these products still maintain all the following characteristics:
  • Tensile Strength
  • Flexural Modulus
  • Flexural Strength
  • Impact Strength
  • Shrinkage
  • Izod Impact

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• Bio-Based Polyurethane (PU)
  • Derived from non-edible plants, such as castor seeds, offering a product containing 15% bio-content in its final product form.
  • Produces approximately only 50% of the CO2 exhaust that is produced by Petroleum-based PU.
  • Commonly used for seat cushions, this material is sought after for its increased riding comfort and increase ball rebound.

• PA56
  • PA6 and PA66 equivalents available.
  • 30% and 50% glass filled options are available.
  • Mechanical properties on are on par with virgin PA6 or PA66.
  • Enhanced visual appearance.
• PBT & TPEE
  • Currently only available for pilot samples.
  • Mass production will begin in 2024.

• Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Material – TPO & PP
  • Contains 20-30% recycled content and maintains key technical specifications.
  • Available in vast color and speckled options.
  • Perfect for a drop-in replacement for Polypropylene (PP) and Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO) for interior and exterior applications.

• Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Material – PP, ABS, HDPE & HIPS
  • High purity 100% PCR based PP, ABS, HDPE, and HIPS materials compounded from the PCR sourced detailed in the chart below.
  • Excellent traceability from in-house supplier monitoring software.
  • Advanced R&D and quality control systems:
    • Custom grade support readily available upon request.
    • Custom formulations have been developed for automotive, electronics, and many other consumer industries.
  • Abundant PCR recovery sources, allowing for potential of rapid increase in volume production.

• Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Material – PC, PC-ABS, PC-ASA, PBT, TPEE
  • From a mechanical recycling process, high-quality PCR sourced from wafer trays, headlamps, sheets, airbags, and cable ties is compounded into PC, PC-ABS, and/or PC-ASA.
  • Chemically recycled PBT and TPEE is available for sampling/development and will be in mass production by 2025.

• Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR) Material
  • Contains >75% PIR content and maintains key technical specifications.
  • Ideal drop-in replacement for ABS, PC-ABS and Nylon.
  • Greatly reduces global warming potential upon manufacture!

• Polyketone (PK) – Carbon Sequestering Material
  • A new “green” polymeric material composed of carbon monoxide and olefins that actually utilizes carbon monoxide in its manufacturing. 
  • Used in many under hood and nylon replacement applications with room for interior applications such as shift modules, arm rests and air ducts.
  • Used in electrical applications such as connectors, plugs, switches and sockets.
  • Produces little to no VOCs, has high impact strength, is anti-squeak, has high chemical resistance, good wear & abrasion behavior and good flame-retardancy.