Injection Molding Thermoset for Automotive
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As a performance grade composite, thermoset plastics are used in a variety of challenging automotive environments and applications. Thermosets provide excellent heat resistance and temperature deflection to avoid deforming or degradation when exposed to high operating temperatures. Utilizing an injection molding process with thermoset not only gives an automotive part the physical and durability properties, but provides a high-throughput option for high volume programs that require large outputs of product. Injection molding thermosets use faster cycle times than compression, and injection molds can built with higher cavitation as well. Automotive applications that rely on injection molded thermoset parts include powertrain and transmission parts that are in contact with automotive fluids and oils. Interior ash cups were once a high-demand component utilizing a thermoset injection molding process. With the increase and development of Electric Vehicles and electrification in vehicles, thermosets are a perfect match for electrical applications such as sensors, connectors, housings, as well as charging components. (more…)
Thermosets used in Appliance Applications
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Thermosets are a molding material used in a variety of products and industries due to the materials durability within high temperatures and electrical environments. While the Electrical and Automotive are two heavy users of thermoset molded components, another industry that relies on thermosets are the home and consumer appliance market. Whether a product is a larger home appliance or countertop cookware appliance, thermosets parts are used for heating elements and components that touch or are near high operating temperatures or requiring protection against electrical elements. Thermosets can be molded with different textures or surface finishes, and BMC thermoset materials can also be molded with color. Other appliance applications such as appliance handles and grill components utilize thermosets due to low moisture resistance and durability in outdoor elements when exposed to rain, snow, sleet and UV. (more…)
