Transportation and Specialty Vehicles
Common Materials
◆ ABS
◆ POM
◆ Acrylic sheet
◆ Expanded PVC
◆ Foam tape
◆ GPO3
◆ HDPE
◆ Thermoplastic sheet
◆ PC sheet
◆ Nylon
◆ Phenolic laminates
◆ PU
◆ UHMWPE
Materials Strength
◆ Reduce weight, noise, and vibration
◆ Durable and wear resistant
◆ Moisture and chemical resistant
◆ Bearing grades often eliminate the need for external lubrication
◆ UV resistance (UV grades)
◆ Grades available with good flame, smoke, and toxicity characteristics
◆ Adhesives replace welds and rivets
◆ Visually appealing – transparent, colors, textures
◆ Many plastics can be printed and painted
Typical Application
◆ Adhesives and sealants
◆ Assembly tapes
◆ Bearings
◆ Boom pads
◆ Bumpers
◆ Bushings
◆ Covers
◆ Door panels
◆ Electrical insulators
◆ Floor panels
◆ Guards
◆ Rollers
◆ Sheaves
◆ Shelves
◆ Skylights
◆ Wall panels
◆ Wear pads
◆ Wear strips
◆ Windows
◆ Windshields
