As a plastic processing technology, Thick Sheet Thermoforming The practical application of molding has been popularized and promoted. Many plastic products formed by thick sheet absorption molding are processed in this way. Judging from the current popularity, this development trend will continue for a long time. The commonly used raw materials for thick sheet thermoforming mainly include HDPE, ABS, ABS TPU, etc. Let's learn about the application of thick sheet thermoforming technology in the automotive parts industry!

　　1) HDPE: High-density polyethylene) material has heat resistance, cold resistance, chemical stability, high rigidity, toughness, and excellent resistance to environmental stress cracking. Main uses: 200-liter water buckets, fuel tanks, pallets, large parts, yachts, thermoformed tray lids, and special packaging for most automotive parts, etc.

　　2) ABS: Butadiene-styrene plastic material: excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, low-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and electrical properties, easy to form HDPE, stable product size, good surface gloss, and better load-bearing capacity. In terms of low-temperature resistance, toughness, and resistance to environmental stress cracking, HDPE is more advantageous. Main uses: Widely used in automobiles, electronics and electrical appliances, office and communication equipment, etc. In the packaging field, it is mainly used for automated picking projects by robotic arms where packaging size accuracy is required.

　　3) ABS TPU: Thermoplastic polyurethane material: This is a new sheet where a special co-extrusion process is added to the manufacturing process of ABS sheets, and a TPU film is coated on the surface of the ABS sheet. Products using this material have the excellent mechanical properties of ABS and the high wear resistance and tear resistance of TPU. The cost of this material is 2-3 times that of ordinary materials. Because of the high cost, the application of this material is somewhat limited.

　　TPU characteristics: Wear resistance is very important because materials are often subjected to friction, scratches, and impacts during use, causing stage-by-stage wear on their surface. TPU plastic raw materials have good wear resistance, more than 5 times that of natural rubber, and are one of the better materials for wear-resistant products. Generally speaking, TPU has high tear resistance, and its tear strength is very good compared to general plastics.

　　Main uses: Thick Sheet Thermoforming Mainly used in automotive interior materials. In the packaging field, it is mainly used for parts with cleanliness requirements, such as parts of the engine, transmission, and other power systems.

　　From the characteristics of the above three materials, it can be seen that thick sheet thermoforming packaging products are very suitable for the packaging of many OEMs and parts in the automotive industry. Below, through the introduction and analysis of several cases, the application of thick sheet thermoforming packaging products in the automotive parts industry is elaborated.

　　Due to technological advantages, more and more companies have begun to use thick sheet absorption technology to manufacture products, and have developed from small to large-scale thick sheet absorption technology. In addition, advocating energy saving and environmental protection has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and everyone in various production fields is also cooperating, and thick sheet absorption plastics are no exception.

　　Although the current technology still faces some difficulties in achieving energy saving, efficiency, and large-scale production of large thick sheets, with the advancement of technology, various difficulties in the work process will eventually be overcome, and then the energy-saving, efficient, and large-scale production of thick sheet absorption will be truly realized.

　　The above is an introduction to the application of thick sheet thermoforming technology in the automotive parts industry. If you need to learn more, please feel free to contact us!