The Challenges

The global automotive market is witnessing one innovation after another in its industry-wide push for upscale design, eco-friendly features and lightweight materials. The competition for developing future-oriented materials is intensifying. Particularly in the category of high-functionality products for exterior parts such as wheel cover and outside door handles, the demand is on the rise for materials that have not only metallic-like good appearance but also excellent functionalities like durability and heat resistance. High level of quality reliability is, of course, is one of the key requirements.

The Solutions

LOTTE Chemical has long made efforts to help global automotive OEMs achieve more efficient production process and slash costs. Under the vision, the company provides products that not only meet the standards of global automotive OEMs but also feature excellent quality stability and processibility as part of its endeavor to offer more values to customers. LOTTE Chemical has set up two world-leading lineups: plating ABS for automotive exterior parts and plating PC/ABS. The products come with excellent metallic effects, as well as quality stability and functionalities - a set of high-powered optimal solutions for customers.

INFINO® Plating PC/ABS lineup, based on LOTTE Chemical’s unique technologies, has secured the stability in etching by pulling off an ideal combination of SAN, rubber size and type. It has excellent plating adhesion, while minimizing defective appearance such as pitting and juicing. Its smooth and upscale appearance testifies to the product’s enhanced reliability.

As WP-Series also offers impact strength, heat resistance, durability and dimensional stability, it meets  properties condition needed  for exterior such as door handle, wheel cover. In addition, it meets the required functionality of each exterior part. All in all, the company provides total solutions aimed at helping customers to achieve innovation.

Key Features

• Excellent Plating Adhesion

• Outstanding Surface Quality

• Good Heat Stability

• Ease of Processing 

• Good Impact Strength

Customer Benefits

• Upscale Metal Design

• Reduction of Process Time & Production Costs

• Outstanding  Quality Reliability : Pitting, Juicing defect rates decreased

LOTTE Chemical as a key partner of global automotive manufacturers, pursues the ultimate customer satisfaction through cutting-edge technologies and responsive customer service.

Bandi  Lee│Application Development Manager 

bandilee@lottechem.com

T. +82-31-596-3792

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