Mobility - Light-weighting

Light-weighting

Thin Wall

Thinner walls can make auto parts lighter – but manufacturers must ensure the toughness is high enough to meet the industry’s strict safety requirements.

Dow’s next-generation ENGAGE™ POE strikes a balance between high toughness and flowability, enabling the creation of strong yet lightweight vehicle interiors and exteriors.

*Technical data is based on lab studies conducted by Dow. Results may vary depending on test conditions.

Foaming

Foaming is one way to further reduce the weight of plastic parts – however, when Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is foamed, its performance drops.

Dow’s next-generation ENGAGE™ POE provides superior TPO foaming performance that balances stiffness, toughness and flowability, ensuring the performance of foamed TPO parts.

*Technical data is based on lab studies conducted by Dow. Results may vary depending on test conditions.

Metal Replacement

Adopting more TPO panels can make vehicles lighter. However, the difference in Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (CLTE) of TPO panels compared to metal ones makes it difficult to create the appearance without unsightly gaps.

Dow’s next-generation ENGAGE™ POE reduces CLTE of TPO parts, enabling manufacturers to replace metal panels with plastic ones and ensure a seamless, sleek and modern aesthetic.