Automotive Exterior

IMPRESSIVE MATERIALS WITH OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

 

In addition to their excellent weather resistance and UV resistance, our TPEs specially developed for automotive exterior applications also feature extremely good, cost-effective processing. Our TPEs enable you to create visually attractive and high-quality surfaces for your applications.

getting the job done everywhere

Application areas

 

  • Window encapsulations
  • Windshield cowl covers
  • Water deflectors
  • Covers for A/B/C pillars
  • Window sealing systems (corner moldings and end caps)
  • Roof rails base pads
  • Multi-component door sealings
  • Antenna gaskets
  • Steps

 

TESTED AND APPROVED

Properties of these special TPEs are:

 

  • Weather and UV resistance
  • Efficient processing in multi-component injection molding, excellent adhesion to PP, ASA, PC, PC/ABS, PMMA, etc.
  • Adhesion to EPDM and TPV
  • High surface quality
  • Low internal mold pressure can be achieved with long flow paths

 

OEM approvals include:

 

  • TL 52622, VW 50123 (VW)
  • GMW 16233, GMW 15702 (GM)
  • WSS-M2D505, WSS-M2D517 (Ford)
  • DBL 5562, DBL 5422 (Daimler)
  • GS 93042 (BMW)
  • MS-DC-242 (FCA)

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Automotive Exterior

Bringing together Design and Comfort 

 

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In addition to their excellent weather resistance and UV resistance, our TPEs specially developed for automotive exterior applications also feature extremely good, cost-effective processing. 

Our TPEs enable you to create visually attractive and high-quality surfaces for your applications.

OEM‑approved, UV‑Resistant TPEs for premium automotive exteriors

Key Features

 

  • Weather and UV resistance
  • Efficient processing in multi-component injection molding, excellent adhesion to PP, ASA, PC, PC/ABS, PMMA, etc.
  • Adhesion to EPDM and TPV
  • High surface quality
  • Low internal mold pressure can be achieved with long flow paths

Application areas

 

  • Window encapsulations
  • Windshield cowl covers
  • Water deflectors
  • Covers for A/B/C pillars
  • Window sealing systems (corner moldings and end caps)
  • Roof rails base pads
  • Multi-component door sealings
  • Antenna gaskets
  • Steps
     

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Tested and approved to meet demanding OEM requirements

OEM approvals include:

  • DBL 1262 & DBL 1270 (Mercedes-Benz)
  • VW 50123 & TL 52381 & TL 52622 (Volkswagen Group)
  • GS 93042 & GS 93052-2 (BMW Group)
  • MS.90187 (Stellantis – harmonized)
  • PSA B62 0300 (Stellantis – PSA)
  • MC-DC-242 (Stellantis – FCA)
  • 03-10-104 (Renault)
  • STJLR.51.5306 (Jaguar Landrover)
  • WSS-M2D505 & WSS-M2D517 (Ford)
  • GMW 16233 (General Motors)
  • NIO-SM.51.017 (NIO)
  • Q/LiA5320073 (Li Auto)
  • M3237 (MAN)

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Case Studies

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FAQ: UV- and weather-resistant TPE with adhesion to polyamides

FAQ: UV- and weather-resistant TPEs with adhesion to polyamides

KRAIBURG TPE’s solutions for automotive window encapsulation

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of a diverse range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions for a variety of industries, offers THERMOLAST® K series of TPE compounds for automotive window encapsulation that render surface aesthetics and functional finishing.
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Unveiling Innovative TPE Compound Series for Automotive Exterior Applications

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Download Fact Sheets

Fact sheets provide detailed information on solutions, areas of application, technical specifications, and product USPs.

Fact Sheet | UV and Weathering Resistant TPE with Adhesion to Polyamides pdf / 0,32 MB
Fact Sheet | Polar Adhesion for Automotive Exterior pdf / 0,70 MB
Fact Sheet | TPE with EPDM Adhesion Download pdf / 0,56 MB

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