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The automotive industry does not stand still. Improvements in vehicle safety, optimization of design, greater comfort and reductions in vehicle weight to enhance fuel efficiency are just some of the demands made by customers, politicians and NGOs. Kuraray's wide range of high-performance materials and expert services help automotive companies meet these challenges. Our aim is to find the best solutions for your specific needs.
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The excellent barrier properties of our EVAL™ EVOH resins enable the production of lightweight fuel tanks or fuel lines. Plastics offer several advantages over metals and with the superior gas and solvent barrier properties of EVAL™ EVOH, these fuel systems can comply with international evaporative emission regulations.
GENESTAR™ PA9T is a high-performance polyamide resin with excellent heat stability, chemical resistance and low water absorption. It is therefore suitable for the production of a wide range of components and assemblies fo
thermal management applications, tubes, gears and fuel cell parts.
KURARAY POVAL™ is our brand name for polyvinyl alcohols. These can be used, for example, as temporary binders for the ceramic parts of spark plugs. Moreover, impregnating the separator paper used in batteries with a special KURARAY POVAL™ polyvinyl alcohol increases the chemical resistance of the battery and extends its lifetime.
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High-density nonwoven fabrics from Kuraray ensure high sound absorption coupled with significant weight reduction.
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Cleaner air inside vehicles is essential for frequent travellers and tough, commercial use. Clean air is a matter of course with Kuraray activated carbon sheets: they are lightweight, dust-free, easy to process and absorb impurities quickly. Activated carbon also prevents vapors from fuel tanks and carburettors polluting the atmosphere.
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SEPTON™ and HYBRAR™ are specialty polymers that change shape for a short time but then regain their original shape. These elastomers offer unlimited possibilities for the design and enhancement of instrument panels and controls. Parapet® acrylic molding material has far better transparency than other plastics and high surface hardness. It is widely used as a substitute for glass as a cover for tachographs.
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Kuraray's hook & loop fasteners for the assembly of interior parts increase design flexibility, increase productivity and reduce weight. Our polyols make automotive seats more attractive: A polyol coating increases their softness and durability.
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Our K-LR rubbers are the ideal alternative to vulcanized rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in automotive interiors: they are durable and easy to process.
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Want to increase productivity in the assembly of roof liners? Heat-resistant, moldable nonwovens from Kuraray are the answer. Used as separators in the molding of roof liners, they prevent sticking and therefore speed up assembly work.
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Kuraray Liquid Rubber (K-LR) improves tire performance: it ensures that grip, fuel efficiency and wear resistance can be controlled. KURALON™ man-made fibers can be used to reinforce hydraulic hoses in vehicle braking systems.
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Kuraray’s Advanced Interlayer Solutions Division is at the forefront of the glazing industry, providing the automotive and transportation sectors with innovative solutions for safer, more efficient, and more comfortable vehicles.
Our state-of-the-art products, Trosifol® PVB and SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayers, underpin the development of lightweight, durable, and comfortable windshields and sunroofs with superior head-up display clarity, acoustic glazing for enhanced passenger comfort, and yacht windows with unparalleled views of the ocean.
Explore the possibilities of our advanced interlayer solutions and join us in shaping the future of glazing technology.
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Kuraray Liquid Rubber (K-LR) has good heat stability and resistance to chemicals and weather. It also provides good electrical insulation. Together with the SEPTON™ range of sealants, K-LR is used to produce seals with high oil resistance and smooth surfaces.
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MOWITAL® Thin Film exhibits excellent adhesion to a variety of metals including steel, iron, zinc and aluminum. Its superior bonding strength not only ensures optimal bonding performance, but also extends its shelf life. This makes it an ideal temporary binder for the manufacture of high performance multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC). Other applications include solid oxide fuel cells, piezo ceramics, substrates, low-temperature co-fired ceramics, and passive components such as capacitors, inductors, and resistors. It is even suitable for 5G applications. This PVB form of MOWITAL® is not only lightweight, but also contributes to vehicle safety by reinforcing the car body and helps improve fuel efficiency through its weight-reducing properties. In addition to its adhesive properties, MOWITAL® is excellent at imparting excellent gloss to automotive coatings and paints. As a film, it is transparent and maintains clarity similar to glass after lamination, while meeting various functional and aesthetic requirements.
Its compatibility with other polymeric films makes it an ideal choice for multilayer laminated glass. MOWITAL® is perfectly suited for automotive refinish coatings, radiator primers and as an additive in powder coatings, offering limitless possibilities.
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Kurarary Parapet® acrylic molding materials have excellent weattherability. Thanks to their gloss and transparency, they can be used for a range of automotive applications from tail lights to number plates. MOWITAL® is the right choice for retroreflective films for number plates.
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Super capacitors speed up charging and discharging of batteries and extend their lifetime. Super capacitors are used to store energy in racing cars and for regenerative braking in buses and trains. Activated carbon contributes to the good charging/discharge performance and high reliability of super capacitors. Kuraray offers two different types of activated carbon kits: YP-50F and YP-80F. Both are designed specifically for use with super capacitors and have a large surface area and high purity.
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MMB (3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol) is a specialty solvent suitable for a wide range of applications. MMB is used in air fresheners, car shampoos, and cleaners for car exteriors and interiors. It has many different features: it helps stabilize formulations, has very good stability at extremely high and low pHs and allows the incorporation of various amounts of custom-tailored surfactants. Moreover, it is soluble in water and oil. MMB is environmentally friendly: it has a good toxicological profile and is readily biodegradable. Its high flash point optimizes safety and it has a comparatively mild odor.
MMB is the ingredient of choice to help you achieve an unmatched performance with innovative car-care products.
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