Automotive Exteriors
TPO Products and Applications
Over more than two decades, we have commercialized a number of different thermoplastic polyolefins to perform in a wide range of automotive exterior applications. Among the most popular current uses are:
bumper fascias
claddings
body side moldings
wheel flares
cowl grilles
box rail moldings
grilles
step pads
air dams
running board
For a list of DEXFLEX® TPOs designed for exterior use, along with access to technical data for these products, click the ‘DEXFLEX Data’ button at right.
Several series of SEQUEL® engineered polyolefins have been developed for the specific performance requirements of different exterior applications.
SEQUEL 1400: high flexural modulus combined with high melt flow rate, high impact resistance, paintability, low-temperature ductility, and excellent tensile strength. These are among the most versatile materials available for automotive exterior trim.
SEQUEL 1500: excellent mar resistance in unpainted applications.
SEQUEL 1700: high impact resistance and low coefficients of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) for dimensional stability.
SEQUEL 1800: high stiffness impact resistant polyolefins for engineering thermoplastic replacement.
For a list of the products within each series and available technical data, click the ‘SEQUEL Data’ button at right
INDURE® polyolefin alloys are designed to exhibit excellent surface durability, resisting scratches and marring in use, and minimizing in-plant damage during manufacture.
DEXPRO® TPOs are cost-effective solutions for applications that require a good balance of performance and processing properties.