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Engineering materials for the next generation of mobility.

Politem develops application-specific compounds for lightweight, durable and reliable automotive components across interior, exterior and functional systems.

Performance Across the Vehicle

Automotive components must balance weight, strength, impact behaviour, thermal stability, appearance and processing efficiency. Politem translates part requirements and production conditions into tailored material solutions for conventional, hybrid and electric vehicle platforms.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Interior trim and structural supports	• Seat structures and adjustment components
• Door and console components	• HVAC and air-management parts
• Brackets, clips and fastening elements	• Sensor and electronic housings
• Exterior mirror and lighting housings	• Under-body covers and functional shields
• Fluid-management components	• Cable-routing and protection parts

Material and Technology Portfolio

Material platforms can be reinforced, impact modified, heat stabilised, UV stabilised, flame retardant or formulated with recycled content according to the application.

Material Platform	Relevant Technologies
PA6 and PA66	Glass-fibre reinforcement, heat stabilisation, impact modification, hydrolysis resistance and low warpage
PP	Mineral, talc or glass-fibre reinforcement, impact modification, low-VOC options
PBT and PET	Dimensional stability, electrical performance, heat resistance and reinforced grades
PC ABS and ABS	Impact performance, appearance, dimensional stability and low-emission options
ASA	UV and weather resistance for exterior applications
POM	Low friction, wear resistance and dimensional consistency for moving components

Performance Priorities

The final property balance depends on part geometry, loading conditions, operating environment, processing method and OEM or Tier specification.

• Lightweighting and part integration	• Strength and stiffness
• Impact resistance	• Heat and ageing resistance
• Dimensional stability and low warpage	• Chemical and hydrolysis resistance
• Low VOC and odour	• UV and weathering resistance
• Surface quality and colour stability	• PCR and PIR content options

Application Driven Development

Development can include material selection, formulation adjustment, processing support and validation against agreed part and material requirements. Recycled-content targets are defined grade by grade according to feedstock availability, colour, reinforcement and end-use performance.

TESTING AND VALIDATION

Testing may be aligned with relevant mechanical, thermal, flammability, colour and durability methods. ELV, IMDS, GADSL, FMVSS 302, REACH and RoHS requirements are addressed where applicable to the project. Testing capability does not by itself constitute certification or approval.

Develop the Right Material for Your Automotive Application

Share your component requirements, process conditions and validation targets with our technical team.