The Application of Polycarbonate in Automobiles
Polycarbonate PC has superior mechanical properties and is the only thermoplastic engineering plastic among the five general engineering plastics with good transparency. In the automotive lighting system, almost all models currently use polycarbonate materials with good impact resistance and light transmittance, which are flexible and easy to process, and cannot be replaced by glass.
Introduction: With the continuous development of science and technology, the emergence and widespread application of new materials have become a trend in today's society. Polycarbonate (PC) film is a high-performance material with extensive applications in the automotive industry. Its main characteristics are good heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and high mechanical strength, making it suitable for use in automotive interiors, exteriors, instrument panels, central control panels, and other areas. Below is a specific analysis.
Interior Trims
Automotive interior components require high strength, beautiful appearance, and durability.
Pillar trim can increase passenger comfort and provide an elegant interior appearance. The pillar trim panel provides a durable wrapping function for sheet metal, body parts, electronic wiring harnesses, and electrical components. And provide assembly carriers for functional components such as cup holders, storage boxes, and horn covers.
The decorative pillars of A, B, and C pillars in general sedans are usually made of PP material, while high-end models will use PC/ABS material for higher safety requirements.
The door panel decorative strip, inner door handle, and switch console mainly use PC/ABS, electroplated PC/ABS, heat-resistant ABS, etc. Among them, PC/ABS resin is the fastest developing and most widely used material for interior door handles. This alloy has the high strength of PC and the easy electroplating performance of ABS, mainly divided into two types: electroplating and spraying. The door handle surface made of electroplated PC+ABS material has a more metallic feel and looks more high-end.
Lamp system
Almost all car models use polycarbonate materials with good impact resistance and light transmittance to manufacture lamp heads, connecting pieces, and lamp bodies. This fully utilizes the easy molding and processing characteristics of polycarbonate, making the design flexible and easy to process.In the automotive lighting system, almost all vehicle models currently use polycarbonate materials with good impact resistance and light transmittance, and fully utilize their easy to shape and process characteristics to mold the headlight head, connecting pieces, and lamp body into the lens. The design flexibility is great, making it easy to process and cannot be replaced by glass.
Automobile instrument
In terms of automotive dashboard, polycarbonate can be made into flat or curved forms during the manufacturing process. By utilizing its high transparency and wear resistance, digital data such as mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle speed on the dashboard can be displayed more clearly.
Automobile central control panel
Polycarbonate in car center console has a high-definition transparent texture, which can be used to manufacture car center console panels to achieve higher visual effects and stronger anti reflection ability. In addition, polycarbonate can also be used to assist in the touch operation area of the control panel. Its high flexibility can create a longer operating life and comfortable touch.
Overall, polycarbonate has a wide range of applications in the automotive industry. The emergence of this material can enhance the quality and aesthetics of automotive products, whether in the fields of interior or exterior design. At the same time, the application of polycarbonate films fully demonstrates the importance and potential of new materials in automotive manufacturing.
Qibo Technology also produces high-quality flame-retardant PC particles, which can be made into ultra transparent and ultra-thin products with minimal impact on the physical properties of PC plastics.