PolyOne introduces two new formulations for automotive interiors
PolyOne Corporation, a US-based supplier of specialized polymer materials, has introduced two new formulations for automotive industry: Geon VBX 3577 vinyl powder for automotive interior surfaces and Geon VBX 3600 series for instrument panels with seamless airbags.
During trial testing by PolyOne, both solutions displayed a 15% reduction in cycle time and decreased energy costs versus existing materials. The new materials also provide up to 35% lower scrap rates by enhancing coating consistency, which reduces material bridging and part defects.
VBX 3577 is designed for all automotive interior surfaces that require -30°C temperature performance. VBX 3600 is formulated to meet strict OEM safety standards for instrument panels that require airbag deployment ratings below -36°C.
"These formulations were specifically developed to help automotive tier suppliers improve operating efficiencies in a challenging business environment," says James Petrie, Marketing Director, PolyOne Color and Additives. "These new materials can improve our customers' profitability by boosting production rates and lowering total system costs."
