Automotive

Distrupol recognises that the automotive industry can be a demanding place to operate. We have a versatile and extensive range of plastic materials, giving you solutions for any requirement.

We can technically support our range of materials, assisting you with design, material selection, mould flow simulation, performance requirements and sampling, right through to fully optimised production.

Authenticity and traceability of the materials being used for your components is critical. We can supply you with certificates of conformity and analysis with every delivery, giving you full traceability and confidence that you, and your moulders, are using the right material that is certified and in specification.

Applications Solutions QMS

eCool Solutions Multilayer cooling technology for EV battery applications Keeping batteries cool is a top priority in electric vehicle systems. If a battery system overheats, it not only affects the battery’s range and longevity, but it can cause thermal ru... Read more

E-Bike Metal Replacement The e-bike market is seeing huge growth year on year with consumers choosing a more sustainable option to travel, especially in busy cities. E-bikes face similar challenges of the electric automotive industry, where it is important to charge as ... Read more

Home Charging Points Electric vehicles are fast becoming the vehicle of choice to support commitments to sustainability. With many countries around the world announcing total conversion to electric vehicles in the next 10-20 years, infrastructure to support charging is b... Read more

Driverless Vehicle Systems

Driverless vehicles are no longer a futuristic concept. With the incredible advancement of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles are very much part of the present moment.

Electrolytic Corrosion Preventative Technology Advances in EV technology increasingly requires materials that can handle contact with various fluids, and low to high voltage loads in different conditions such as temperature and humidity. EV drivetrain safety calls for increased durability of c... Read more

Diffused LED Lighting Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting provides a modern and more energy efficient lighting solution to traditional halogen bulbs. According to Which?, they use 90% less energy than traditional incandescents and can last 25-30 years depending ... Read more

Intumescent Flame Retardant TPU

Flame retardancy is unsurprisingly a desired feature of wire and cable materials across a wide variety of sectors, including automotive (plus EV), industrial, consumer and electronics

Saving Costs With Crastin® SF

Crastin® Super Fast (SF) dramatically reduces manufacturing costs by reducing cycle times by enhancing resin flow to extremely high levels.

Antimicrobial Plastic Microbes are tiny organisms that are almost everywhere. They're found in the air, in soil, in water and even inside our bodies. Existing for approximately 3.5 billion years, microbes have evolved to survive in a huge variety of habitats... Read more

Metal Replacement DuPont™ Delrin® POM acetal homopolymer bridges the gap between metal and plastics with a unique combination of mechanical properties. The advantageous properties of Delrin make it ideal for applications such as gears, clips, fasteners,... Read more

Scratch Resistant Arm Rests

PEarlene™ silicone masterbatches are a family of functional masterbatches containing high levels of ultra-high molecular weight polysiloxane, which are melt compounded into a polymer carrier.

Automotive LED Lighting Diakon® achieves the demanding requirements set by the automotive industry for LED lighting applications. Thanks to Lucite International's tailor-made approach to PMMA polymers, it’s able to offer the highest light transmission possi... Read more

Electric Car Door Mechanisms There have been huge advancements in the automotive sector in recent years, with sophisticated car designs, extensive ergonomic improvements and, of course, growth in the electric car sector. Polymers in general – and specifically Delrin®&n... Read more

Electric Windows Electric windows are a standard feature of most modern-day vehicles. Operated from either within the vehicle or from the remote control, modern designs glide smoothly with very little noise. It is Delrin® homopolymer’s inherent propert... Read more

Automotive Control Interior Switches There are many switches and wheel rotation controls inside an automotive vehicle. These are to control the car temperature, to open and close windows, to activate special features, to control audio features and much more. Beneath the various control ... Read more

Wiring and Panel Clips Delrin® homopolymer acetal supports the effective and efficient routing of all the complex wiring harnesses around a vehicle, as well as attaching interior panels to the steel framework of the vehicle. Designs can rely on spring legs that co... Read more

Engine Fuel Pumps Hybrid and standard combustion engines require fuel to be pumped from the tank to the engine. Fuel pumps are mounted on the fuel tank themselves and often employ the outstanding properties of Delrin® homopolymer acetal. Properties suitable f... Read more

Adaptive Headlight Gear Mechanisms Modern automotive designs provide more safety and control for users, including active braking systems, active lane control and active headlight systems. Active headlights simply position the light beam in the direction that the vehicle is turning, pr... Read more

CVJ Boots Constant velocity (CV) joints are essential for transferring power from the transmission of a car to its wheels. CV joints are covered by a rubber or plastic boot, knows as a CVJ boot (or CV boot). These ‘boots’ are responsible for keepin... Read more

Airbag Deployment Doors Airbag systems are just one of many safety systems found in cars and other vehicles. Using sensors, airbags are deployed from the steering wheel when a collision or impact is detected. This helps to prevent the user from injury. Once a sensor has det... Read more

Suspension Systems Vehicle suspension systems’ primary function is to maximise car performance and help to absorb bumps in the road to create a safe and comfortable driving experience. Jounce bumpers are an integrated part of a suspension system which absorb impa... Read more

EV Power Trains With the emerging trend of electric vehicles, materials are needed to fit a new set of automotive requirements that are completely different from petrol or diesel internal combustion engines. Internal combustion engines run at very high tem... Read more

EV Battery Busbars With the emerging trend of electric vehicles, materials are needed to fit a new set of automotive requirements that are completely different from petrol or diesel internal combustion engines. Internal combustion engines run at very high tem... Read more

EV High Voltage Connectors Crastin® PBT is often chosen for electrical connectors and sensors in vehicles or industrial applications due to its superior electrical insulation properties especially at temperature. The latest electric vehicles will rely on Crastin® ... Read more

Automotive Radar Systems Autonomous vehicles rely on radars and sensors to maintain safe and efficient driverless 'driving', including driver assistance technologies such as collision warning systems, automatic emergency braking, and lane departur... Read more

Custom colour compounds
Low emissions for interiors
Low wear / low friction
Flexible materials
Sustainable materials
Metal replacement
High-gloss solutions
Low gloss / textures

High-heat solutions
Enhancing scratch/scuff resistance
Adhesives and polymer coatings
Wire and cable
Zero halogen flame retardant
Enhancing toughness
Clear material
PVC and rubber replacement

The key elements of our Quality Management System (QMS) are customer focus and continuous improvement. With this in mind, we often work with customers to meet requirements specific to their QMS, which very often go beyond the scope of ISO 9001.

Distrupol is happy for you, or your customers, to carry out site audits and review our systems and processes, giving you the confidence and service this market demands. Logistical excellence is a standard for us. We operate our own warehouse, meaning we can offer you next day deliveries and bespoke stockholding agreements.

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