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ELIX high-performance products meet the stringent requirements of the automotive industry and are suitable for general-purpose, high-heat, low-emission, electroplating and pre-coloured applications.

We count leading global Tiers among our customers and the materials are approved at the main OEMs for interior and exterior applications.

ELIX Polymers has ISO 9001 and 14001 certification and strong technical expertise in developing tailor-made solutions.

Benefits

ELIX ABS grades offer many benefits for automotive applications:

  • Low emission and odor.
  • Low density for weight reduction.
  • Excellent performance as substrate for post-processes like painting, flocking or metallizing.
  • Precoloured materials according to OEM masters.
  • Tailor-made solutions with special additive packages to meet special requirements.
  • Special formulations for galvanic process requirements.
  • High flowability to decrease cycle times
Automotive
Automotive

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APPLICATIONS

EXTERIOR PARTS

EXTERIOR PARTS

  • Exterior painted parts
  • Radiator grilles
  • Mirror housings
  • Spoilers
  • Rear light housings
  • Painted tailgate handles
ELECTROPLATED PARTS

ELECTROPLATED PARTS

  • Radiator grilles
  • Logos
  • Profiles
  • Tailgate handles
  • Decorative interior parts
INTERIOR PARTS

INTERIOR PARTS

  • Seating parts
  • Door panel parts
  • Instrument panel
  • Parts Pillars
  • Glove box compartments
  • Center consoles
  • Sun visors
  • Air vents

H605

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

Medium heat resistance

High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Radiator grille, Door components

Enclosures for electric devices

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H604

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

Medium heat resistance

Chemical resistance

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Mirror housing, Door components, Instrument panel parts

Pipes & fittings

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P2M-V

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

Medium Impact

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Center console

Door components

Instrument panel parts

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          Grade  
Typical properties Test condition Unit Standard P2M-V H604 h605
Melt Volume Rate 220ºC/10Kg cm3/10min ISO 1133 18 9 25
Tensile Modulus 1mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 2300 2400 2400
Izod Notched Impact Resistance 23ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 23 21 17
Izod Notched Impact Resistance -30ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 11 12 7
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 1,80 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 93 98 98
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 0.45 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 98 102 102
Vicat B50 ºC ISO 306 97 102 101
Vicat B120 ºC ISO 306 100 104 103
ELIX ABS
GRADES OFFER

High impact resistance

Low emission and odor

Medium to high flowability

Excellent processability

Excellent paintability

ELIX ABS P2M-V

ELIX ABS H604

ELIX ABS H605

HH 3105

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

High heat resistance

High flowability

Good balance of impact strength and flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Mirror housing, Spoiler, Radiator grille, Center console trim, Door components, Instrument panel parts

Distribution assemblies

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HH 3110

MAJOR BENEFITS

Very high heat resistance

Low emission

High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Rear light housing, Spoiler, Center console trim, Door components, Instrument panel parts

Connectors

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HH 3114

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

Extreme heat resistance

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Rear light housing, Sun visor, Upper instrument panel parts

Fans and ventilation systems

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          Grade  
Typical properties Test condition Unit Standard HH3105 HH3110 HH3114
Melt Volume Rate 220ºC/10Kg cm3/10min ISO 1133 16 12 9
Tensile Modulus 1mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 2150 2300 2200
Izod Notched Impact Resistance 23ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 18 15 13
Izod Notched Impact Resistance -30ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 11 11 8
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 1,80 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 99 101 104
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 0.45 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 104 107 112
Vicat B50 ºC ISO 306 103 108 112
Vicat B120 ºC ISO 306 105 110 114
ELIX ABS
GRADES OFFER

High heat resistance

Well balanced mechanical properties

Low emission and odor

High flow

Low density

Excellent processability

Excellent paintability

ELIX ABS HH3105

ELIX ABS HH3110

ELIX ABS HH3114

H801

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

High impact (PC modified)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Radiator grille, Rear light housing, Tailgate cover, Door components, Instrument panel parts

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ULTRA 4105

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

Very high impact (PC modified)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Radiator grille, Tailgate cover, Glove box, Instrument panel parts

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ULTRA HH 4115 HI

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

High heat resistance

Extreme high impact resistance (PC modified)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Radiator grille, Tailgate cover, Pillars, Instrument panel parts, Seating parts, Center console trim, Door components, Roof consoles

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C108

MAJOR BENEFITS

High impact

Low emission

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Gloveboxes

Interior trims

Door panel parts

Requiring high impact resistance

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          Grade  
Typical properties Test condition Unit Standard H801 Ultra 4105 Ultra HH 4115 HI
Melt Volume Rate 220ºC/10Kg cm3/10min ISO 1133 9 14* 14*
Tensile Modulus 1mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 2400 2400 2000
Izod Notched Impact Resistance 23ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 30 42 58
Izod Notched Impact Resistance -30ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 12 34 41
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 1,80 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 99 99 101
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 0.45 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 106 108 113
Vicat B50 ºC ISO 306 105 106 113
Vicat B120 ºC ISO 306 108 109 115
ELIX ABS
GRADES OFFER

Very high heat resistance

Very high to extreme impact resistance

Low emission and odor

Medium to high flowability

Good processability

Lower density than PC/ABS

Good paintability

ELIX ABS H801

ELIX ABS Ultra 4105

ELIX ABS Ultra HH 4115 HI

5130

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission, Extreme heat resistance, Very high impact, High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Rear light housing, Pillars, Instrument panel parts

Coffee machine

Electrical switches, distribution boards, power sets

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5120

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission

High heat resistance

Very high impact

High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Radiator grille, Pillars, Instrument panel parts, Seating parts, Center console trim, Door components.

Small household

Electrical switches, distribution boards, power sets

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5130 MR

MAJOR BENEFITS

Low emission, Extreme heat resistance, Very high impact, High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Rear light housing, Pillars, Instrument panel parts

Coffee machine

Electrical switches, distribution boards, power sets

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        Grade
Typical properties Test condition Unit Standard 5120 5130
Melt Volume Rate 260ºC/10Kg cm3/10min ISO 1133 21 21
Tensile Modulus 1mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 2320 2270
Izod Notched Impact Resistance 23ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 51 53
Izod Notched Impact Resistance -30ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 39 39
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 1,80 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 101 104
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 0.45 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 120 123
Vicat B50 ºC ISO 306 118 128
Vicat B120 ºC ISO 306 120 130
ELIX ABS
GRADES OFFER

Extreme heat resistance

Extreme high impact up to -40°C

Low emission and odor

High flow

Excellent processability

Excellent paintability

ELIX PC/ABS 5120

ELIX PC/ABS 5130

ULTRA HH 4115 PG

MAJOR BENEFITS

High Galvano quality for class A surfaces

Very high heat resistance

Extreme high impact resistance (PC modified)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Decorative interior parts, Radiator grille

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HH P2MC

MAJOR BENEFITS

High Galvano quality for class A surfaces

High heat resistance

High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Decorative interior parts, Profiles, Radiator grille, Tailgate handles

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P2MC

MAJOR BENEFITS

High Galvano quality for class A surfaces

High flowability

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Automotive interior parts: Decorative centre control door panel and instrument panels parts.

Automotive exterior parts:  Front grill frame, exterior trim, tailgate handles, emblems.

Consumer goods: Shower heads and other sanitary chrome parts, cosmetic packaging, chrome kitchen products.

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ULTRA HF 4200 PG

MAJOR BENEFITS

Better flowability

Lower processing temperatures

Lower cycle times

Lower cost

Lightweighting 

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Automotive interior parts: Decorative centre control door panel and instrument panels parts.

Automotive exterior parts: Front grill frame, exterior trim, tailgate handles, emblems. 

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3095 PG

MAJOR BENEFITS

Designed ABS plating formulation for complex geometry moulded parts where higher adhesion is critical.

Improved performance after thermal cycle tests.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Automotive interior parts: Decorative centre control door panel and instrument panels parts.

Automotive exterior parts:  Front grill frame, exterior trim, tailgate handles, emblems.

Consumer goods: Shower heads and other sanitary chrome parts, cosmetic packaging, chrome kitchen products.

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            Grade    
Typical properties Test condition Unit Standard P2MC HHP2MC Ultra HH 4115 PG 3095 PG Ultra HF 4200 PG
Melt Volume Rate 260ºC/5Kg cm3/10min ISO 1133 25 22 14* 14 26
Tensile Modulus 1mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 2200 2210 2000 1900 2100
Izod Notched Impact Resistance 23ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 23 21 58 25 58
Izod Notched Impact Resistance -30ºC Kj/m2 ISO 180-1A 12 12 41 20 26
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 1,80 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 94 100 101 - 95
High Deflection Temperature (HDT) 0.45 MPa ºC ISO 75-1,-2 96 104 113 - 113
Vicat B50 ºC ISO 306 95 103 113 95 113
Vicat B120 ºC ISO 306 97 105 115 97 115
ELIX ABS
GRADES OFFER

Best in class plating ABS grade

Special formulation, dedicated for galvanic process requirements

High quality for class A surfaces

Excellent flow

Good processability

Extreme impact resistance Ultra HH 4115 PG

High heat resistance HH P2MC

Very high heat resistance Ultra HH 4115 PG

ELIX ABS P2MC

ELIX ABS HHP2MC

ELIX ABS Ultra HH 4115 PG

TECHNICAL INFORMATION PAINTING

ELIX grades show excellent performance as substrate for post-processes like painting, flocking or metallizing.
Every ELIX grade has high wettability and surface energy assuring low scrap rates and high adhesion without the need of pretreatments. The high surface quality achievable with automotive ELIX grades will support getting the best appearance for your parts.

For demonstration purposes paintability tests were done at Thierry GmbH, a leading company which supplies the highest quality color standards and precision painting services to OEMs and paint companies. Eleven different for automotive representative paint systems were selected, each of them with paint coats from well known suppliers. For testing the adhesion of the different paint systems used, cross-cut tests were done according to DNI EN ISO 2409.

CLASIFICATION AFECTED AFTER THE CROSS
0 0%
1 5%
2 5-15%
3 15-35%
4 35-65%
5 >65%

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