Automotive

EV battery enclosures

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Housing for EV battery.
It must be resistant to external shocks and dimensionally stable since it is a large component.

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Products

443Z

Features

  • Impact resistance
  • Dimensional stability 
  • Low specific gravity (weight reduction through reduced material usage)
  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen)
  • Electrolyte resistance
  • Electrical insulation

Rotation angle sensor connected to a high-speed rotating motor.
Close to heat sources, heat resistance and strength are required.

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Products

14G33

Features

  • Heat resistance
  • High strength
  • Chemical resistance

Canister 

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A component that filters and adsorbs gas from automobile fuel evaporation gases using activated carbon to prevent them from being released into the atmosphere.
The part is located near the engine and requires heat resistance and high productivity as a component.

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Products

1402S, 1422S

Features

  • Heat resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Molding properties

Wire harness protector

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Covers installed to protect automobile wiring harnesses and improve assembly.
They are also installed under the floor and must be impact and chemical resistant.

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Products

TR161

Features

  • Impact resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Molding properties

Battery cell holder

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A holding part that houses the cylindrical cell of an EV battery.
Light weight, flame resistance, and heat resistance are required.

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Products

340Z, 540Z

Features

  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen)
  • Low specific gravity (weight reduction through reduced material usage)
  • Heat resistance (RTI Elec. 110℃)
  • Hydrolysis resistance
  • Acid / alkali resistance

Battery connector

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Connectors conforming to automotive OEM standards such as LV214, USCAR, etc., which require high reliability.
Quality and standard requirements for long-term outdoor use, and electrical characteristics capable of withstanding high voltages are required.

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Products

644Z

Features

  • Tracking resistance (CTI PLC 2)
  • Long-term heat resistance (RTI Elec. 125℃)
  • Flame resistance (V-0, 5VA)
  • Weather resistance (UL 746C f1)

Inter-cell spacer

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An insulating component that separates the cells of an EV battery.
Thin walls, light weight, flame resistance, etc. are required.

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Products

TF701, 340Z

Features

  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen)
  • Acid / alkali resistance
  • Thin-wall moldability
  • Oil and chemical resistance (TF701)

An insulated protective cover for the conductor through which high voltage and large current of an EV battery flows.
In addition to requiring electrical tracking ability, flame resistance and heat resistance are also required.

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Products

SN11B

440Z, 443Z

Features

LEONA™ SN11B

  • High strength
  • Long-term heat resistance (RTI Elec. 130°C)
  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen)
  • Tracking resistance (CTI PLC 0, 600V)

XYRON™

  • Dimensional stability 
  • Low specific gravity (weight reduction through reduced material usage)
  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen)
  • Tracking resistance

Motor mount

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Bracket for mounting the vibration isolator attached to the EV drive motor. 
High strength and fatigue resistance are required to mount the vibration isolator that supports the motor.

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Products

14G45, 14G50

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • Fatigue resistance
  • Heat resistance

Motor cover

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The cover that houses the drive motor of an electric car.
Piping for cooling water to cool the motor is also installed inside. Since cooling water passes through it, it must have low water absorption and hydrolysis resistance.

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Products

53G33

Features

  • Low water absorption
  • Hydrolysis resistance
  • Calcium chloride resistance 
  • High mechanical strength

Coolant valve

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Valves that control various refrigerant flow rates for thermal management in water-cooled battery EVs. 
Refrigerant resistance and ease of assembly are required.

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Products

14G30, 1300G

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • LLC resistance
  • Laser weldability
  • Laser printability

Cooling pipe or tube

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Pipes and tubes that connect various refrigerants to each unit for heat management of battery EVs. 
Manufactured by extrusion molding, requiring good moldability, processability, and solvent resistance.

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Products

For more information, please contact us.

Features

  • LLC resistance, chemical resistance, oil resistance
  • High-speed extrudable
  • High degree of freedom of shape

Battery module end plate

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A component that presses and secures the battery cells at both ends of the EV battery module. 
Extremely high strength and rigidity are required to hold the battery cells firmly in place.

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Products

SG105, SG106

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • Good moldability

Three phase connectors

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Three phase connector to be mounted inside the drive motor.
Ion migration resistance, flame retardance, and tracking resistance are required because of the high power flow, safety, and miniaturization requirements.

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Products

SN11B

Features

  • Ion migration resistance
  • Flame retardancy  (UL94 V-0)
  • Tracking resistance (CTI 0)
  • Toughness at low temperatures, Impact resistance

High-voltage connectors

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High-voltage connectors used around the batteries of electric vehicles.
Orange color is required to alert the user to the high voltage. Flame retardancy and tracking resistance are required.

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Products

SN11B

Features

  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Flame resistance
  • Tracking resistance (CTI 0)
  • Toughness at low temperatures, Impact resistance

Battery case

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Battery case for 48V mild hybrid vehicles
An example of combining a design proposal based on plastic CAE simulation and the high mechanical strength of the Leona SG series to pass a drop impact test.

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Products

SG105, SG106

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • Impact resistance (including design proposals based on CAE simulations)
  • Excellent surface appearance

Fuel cell stack case

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Peripheral parts of fuel cell stacks.
Low elution is required because excess ions can cause trouble in the transfer of electrons in the fuel cell.

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Products

500H

Features

  • Low elution (ions, oligomers, etc.)
  • Resistance to hot water
  • Acid resistance

Cylinder head cover

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A cover that covers the upper part of the engine cylinder to prevent engine oil from splashing. 
High heat resistance is required because of its proximity to the engine, which is a heat source.

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Products

14G33

Features

  • High mechanical strength
  • Heat resistance
  • Light weight (40% of aluminum)
  • Excellent moldability

Engine mount bracket

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Bracket for mounting the anti-vibration device attached to the engine unit. 
High strength and fatigue resistance are required to mount the vibration isolator that supports the engine.

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Products

14G45, 14G50

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • Fatigue resistance
  • Heat resistance

Timing chain guide

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Support parts for automobile engine timing chains. 
Friction and wear characteristics are required since they are in contact with the chain being driven.

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Products

1442, PFAS-free sliding grade (Under development: Please contact us for details.)

Features

  • Low friction
  • Low wear
  • High heat resistance

Timing chain case

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This case covers the timing chain of an automobile engine to prevent oil splashing.
High heat resistance is required because of its proximity to the engine, and damping performance is sometimes required to reduce noise.

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Products

14G33

Features

  • High attenuation performance
  • High strength
  • High heat resistance

Water / oil pump

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Oil pumps for engines, brakes, etc., and cooling pumps for batteries, etc. 
Since the product consists of multiple molded parts, good moldability is also required.

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Products

BG230, SG104

Features

BG230

  • Plant-derived raw materials used
  • Low water absorption
  • Laser weldability

SG104

  • Low dimensional change during water absorption
  • High specific strength
  • Good surface appearance, moldability

Water pipe

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Pipes that serve as a path for radiator fluid that cools the engine.
The product must be heat resistant because of its proximity to the engine, hydrolysis resistant because of the refrigerant it passes through, and formability as a pipe.

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Products

53G33

Features

  • Heat resistance
  • Hydrolysis resistance
  • Calcium chloride resistance 
  • Moldability (molding of bent pipe)

Fuel-pump modules

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A component that is mounted inside the fuel tank and sends purified fuel to the engine through the upper flange. 
Fuel resistance is required.

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Products

For more information, please contact us.

Features

  • Fuel resistant property
  • Creep resistance 

Suspension arms

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Conventionally, aluminum and other metals have been used for automotive connecting parts, which require high strength and durability.

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Products

Multi-material structure combining LEONA™ and UD Tape
(For more information, please contact us.)

Features

  • Strength-reinforcing effects of UD Tape prevent component failure due to weld lines in injection molding
  • Dramatically increased strength and durability compared to parts formed from PA-GF alone
  • Lower process-control costs and reduced CO₂ emissions from production processes​​ ​compared to parts forged from metals (aluminum)

Outer mirror base

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Parts for fixing mirrors used by drivers to check the side and rear of the vehicle. 
The part must be strong and rigid enough not to break even if a person hangs from it, and must have a beautiful appearance and weather resistance even without coloring.

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Products

Features

  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Weather resistance
  • High stiffness
  • Excellent moldability

Inner door handle

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Cases for automotive interior door handles and handle surroundings.
Automobile interior parts are required to pass the standard value of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) amount, light resistance, and chemical resistance.

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Products

Z4513, ZM413

Features

Z4513

  •  Low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  • Weatherability required for automobile interior parts

ZM413

  •  Low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  • Weatherability required for automobile interior parts
  • Reduction of painting process by metallic coloring

Rear view mirror bracket

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A component used to fix a mirror for checking rearward vision. 
In recent years, housings for forward detection ADAS components are also integrated. High appearance without coloring and rigidity to prevent blurring are required.

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Products

Features

  • High stiffness
  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Excellent moldability

Seat belt anchors

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Installed in the center pillar, this part is a metal part coated with POM resin or other material to maintain sliding properties with the seatbelt (polyester).
It is also required to have impact resistance in the event of a vehicle collision and light resistance because it is an interior component.

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Products

3013A

Features

  • Sliding properties
  • Impact resistance
  • Light resistance

Seat-belt press buttons

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A button on the buckle portion that is pressed when unbuckling a seatbelt.
The buttons are required to have the weather resistance, low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and impact resistance to resist breakage even in an emergency, which are required for automobile interior parts.

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Products

For more information, please contact us.

Features

  • Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
  • Weather resistance
  • Impact resistance

Gears used in motors that drive doors, wipers, seats, etc.
They are subject to heavy loads and require durability and creep resistance.

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Products

MG210

Features

  • Durability
  • Creep resistance 
  • Lightweight (compared to metals)

Smart key housing

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A key housing that unlocks and locks car doors and turns the engine on and off.
Since it is visible to the public, it is required to have a good appearance.

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Products

90G33

Features

  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Weather resistance
  • Excellent moldability

In-vehicle camera
(lens barrel, lens spacer)

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Lens barrels and lens spacers used for various cameras mounted on vehicles.
High dimensional stability is required to accommodate optical components.

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Products

XP640, DG040

Features

XP640

  • Low water absorption, low dimensional change
  • High heat resistance
  • High strength and rigidity

DG040

  • Dimensional stability 
  • Low mechanical strength change under high temperature environment

Head-up displays

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Head-up display components installed in vehicles.
Optical components that require high dimensional stability.

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Products

DG040, 744Z

Features

  • Dimensional stability 
  • High heat resistance
  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen) (744Z)

Window regulator
(Carrier plate)

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Window regulators, which are window glass lifting and lowering devices, and carrier plates that support window glass.
The repeated fatigue characteristics, creep resistance, etc. are required to continue to support the window glass.

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Products

MG210

Features

  • Durability
  • Cyclic fatigue
  • Creep resistance 

Relay block / junction box

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Junction box or case for relays, fuses, etc.
Since relays and fuses are incorporated, good dimensions and toughness for insertion/removal are required.

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Products

A0210, AF700

Features

  • Low water absorption, low dimensional change
  • High strength
  • High toughness
  • Chemical resistance
  • Flame resistance (V-0, non-halogen) (AF700)

Gears are important components that transmit power. They are used in a wide range of fields, including automobiles, industrial machinery, and aviation, and require low friction, wear resistance, and heat resistance.

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Products

15G20, PFAS-free sliding grade (Under development: Please contact us for details.)

Features

  • Compliance with PFAS regulations
  • low friction
  • Low wear
  • Heat resistance

Bearing Cage

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Bearing cages are important components that hold the rolling elements and help ensure smooth rotation, and are required to be heat resistance, low-friction, and wear-resistant.

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Products

14G25, 14G30, PFAS-free sliding grade (under development, please contact us for details)

Features

  • Compliance with PFAS regulations
  • low friction
  • Low wear
  • Heat resistance

Nickel metal hydride battery cell case

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Case of nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries for automotive use.
It is required to have electrolyte resistance and to not deteriorate even if it comes in contact with electrodes.

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Products

For more information, please contact us.

Features

  • Alkali resistance
  • Resistance to metal degradation
  • Gas-barrier properties