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Crash & Safety
Evolving crash regulations, larger and higher trucks and SUVs, and greater consumer focus on driving safety, as seen in the proliferation of ADAS sensors, are prompting automotive OEMs to look for solutions that absorb impact energy with maximum efficiency and minimal demands on space. Key areas of focus are applications for passive pedestrian safety, low- and high-speed crash mitigation, and occupant protection including front-end modules, energy absorber beams and undertrays, and crash cones.
Thermoplastic materials such as SABIC’s long glass fiber-reinforced STAMAX™ resins are highly effective in absorbing energy efficiently under a wide range of in-use temperatures. SABIC XENOY™ and XENOY HTX resins deliver excellent modulus, strength and elongation to failure, resulting in improved energy absorption.
Thermoplastics also enable part consolidation and offer a high strength-to-weight ratio that can help conserve space. Thanks to an exceptionally wide portfolio, SABIC can offer both high-temperature coating-capable materials for the body-in-white (BIW) and materials for offline-assembled modules.
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PC resins offering high transparency and brilliant gloss, high flow and excellent weathering for coated applications. |
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PC/ABS blends with attractive aesthetics that facilitate 2-shot injection molding with LEXAN PC resin and support bonding and gluing. |
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Pedestrian Safety
The design trend of larger trucks and SUVs with higher front ends poses an increased risk to pedestrian safety. Thermoplastics can be used in these new designs to enable softer front ends that help improve pedestrian impact performance.
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Super high-impact copolymer; cold temperature impact resistance; high flow; excellent paint adhesion. |
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PC/polyester alloy; unreinforced; excellent low temperature impact; resistance to automotive fluids and other chemicals. |
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Impact-modified PBT+PC alloy; unreinforced; excellent low temperature impact and chemical resistance; gray and black colors. |
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Impact-modified PC/PBT blend; unreinforced; excellent solvent resistance and low-temperature ductility; offline painting capability. |
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PP resin; 30% long glass fiber reinforcement; high strength and stiffness. |
Low-speed Damage Mitigation for Bumpers
Reducing damage to bumpers in low-speed crashes can lower repair costs and insurance claims. Applications include rail extenders, front and rear bumper beams, and energy absorbers, all of which can minimize or prevent costly repairs.
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Super high-impact copolymer; cold temperature impact resistance; high flow; excellent paint adhesion. |
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PC/polyester alloy; unreinforced; excellent low temperature impact; resistance to automotive fluids and other chemicals. |
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Impact-modified PBT+PC alloy; unreinforced; excellent low temperature impact and chemical resistance; gray and black colors. |
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Impact-modified PC/PBT blend; unreinforced; excellent solvent resistance and low-temperature ductility.; offline painting capability. |
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XENOY™ HTX950 |
Polyester-based alloy; unreinforced; enhanced flow; high heat resistance; low-temperature ductility; modified for energy absorption and deformation resistance. |
Body in White Solutions
Balancing weight reduction for greater fuel or EV battery efficiency with effective crash protection can be challenging for OEMs. Using local thermoplastic reinforcements for rails, rocker panels, crossbars and hybrid pillars in the BIW can enhance stiffness and crash protection while enabling weight-out.
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XENOY™ HTX950 |
Polyester-based alloy; unfilled; enhanced flow; high heat resistance; low-temperature ductility; modified for energy absorption and deformation resistance. |
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Polyester-based alloy; 35% glass fiber reinforcement; enhanced flow; high heat resistance; low-temperature ductility and elongation; e-coating capability. |
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Polyester-based alloy; 30% glass fiber reinforcement; enhanced flow; high heat resistance; low-temperature ductility and elongation; e-coating capability. |
EV Battery Protection
To protect lithium-ion EV batteries from fire and thermal runaway in the event of a crash, the battery pack must withstand side pole impacts without deforming. Energy absorption solutions made with SABIC thermoplastics, such as honeycomb rocker reinforcements and side beams, can offer effective protection while minimizing additional weight.
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PP resin; 30% long glass fiber reinforcement; high strength and stiffness. |
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XENOY™ HTX950 |
Polyester-based alloy; unfilled; enhanced flow; high heat resistance; low-temperature ductility; modified for energy absorption and deformation resistance. |