SABIC biggest exhibitor at 'CHINAPLAS 2010'

21 Apr '10

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Known as an automotive-materials powerhouse, SABIC's Innovative Plastics unit brings to market many materials used extensively throughout today's vehicles to deliver lightweight performance, design freedom and outstanding aesthetics.

Fenders molded from conductive Noryl GTX* resin with on-line paintability are up to 50 percent lighter than steel, helping to conserve fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Similarly, a 3 kg front-end module molded from STAMAX® long-glass-fiber polypropylene replaces 7 kg of steel, and provides excellent strength and dimensional stability.

In glazing applications, crystal-clear Lexan resin with a protective coating can replace glass to reduce weight by up to 40 percent and enable new designs. Design freedom is also a key automotive concept on display, including the advantages of the company's new steering wheel material, Lexan EXL copolymer resin, accommodates electronics within the hollow spokes and rim.

Energy absorbers molded from Xenoy* resin offer a lower-leg pedestrian safety solution to meet the requirements of different regions, including China, Europe and Japan. Finally, ultra-thin-wall wire insulation using non-halogenated flexible Noryl resin improves scrape abrasion, durability and reduces the size and weight of the wiring harness.

SABIC will host an estimated 75,000 visitors to its exhibit during the fair's run. Last year SABIC received 72,000 visitors at its exhibit.

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