Thermoplastic Elastomer Technology Developments for Automotive Exteriors

870282

02/23/1987

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Polymeric materials are being used in increasing amounts on the exterior of automobiles because of weight reduction, corrosion resistance, design flexibility, and cost effectiveness. A variety of applications, including fascia, bumper covers, cladding, and rocker panels, require materials with a demanding and broad range of properties. In this paper, the needs of these automotive application areas and advancements in the thermoplastic elastomer based technology to satisfy these needs are described.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/870282
Pages
8
Citation
McKenna, J., Schumacher, C., and Drigotas, M., "Thermoplastic Elastomer Technology Developments for Automotive Exteriors," SAE Technical Paper 870282, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/870282.
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Published
Feb 23, 1987
Product Code
870282
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English