Sealing and Exterior Trim

TPE, TPV, TPO, PVC and APO material solutions for Exterior and Sealing Applications

THE RUBBER ALTERNATIVE

Thanks to specific design features that improve comfort and noise reduction, thermoplastic solutions offer a great alternative for numerous seals. With economic and environmental benefits such as lower part cost, weight reduction, lower VOC, ease of manufacturing, and recyclability, thermoplastic material solutions are being widely adopted by parts manufacturers globally.

TECHNOLOGIES

From our wide range of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO), flexible polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), and adhesive polyolefins (APO), Mitsubishi Chemical can be your one stop shop for all your material needs.

  • TEFABLOC™: TPE-S TPE-Sv and TPO
  • TREXPRENE™: TPV
  • SUNPRENE™: High performance flexible elastomeric PVC
  • VINIKA™: Flexible PVC
  • MODIC™: APO

APPLICATIONS

MCPP material solutions are available, or can be developed, for a variety of automotive exterior and sealing applications including:

Air DamsDLO and Sash MoldingsGlass Encapsulation or GrommetsRoof Rack Seals
Inner & Outer Belt Line ComponentsFender SealsGlass Run Channels (GRC)Skin & Slip Coats
Corner MoldingsGap FillersMolded & Extruded Exterior TrimsWeatherstrip Moldings
Cowl SealsGarnishRoof Ditch Molding (RDM)

Windshield Seals

 

KEY FEATURES

  • Light weight
  • UV resistant with no yellowing/blooming
  • Smooth surface appearance
  • Compatibility for multi-material concepts with many polymers, including EPDM
  • Recyclable

OPTIMIZED VALUE

Most of our sealing & exterior polymers are also compatible with polyolefins, including filled PP used to replace the metal core. Special solutions also adhere to most engineering polymers including: ASA, PC, ABS, SAN, PA, PBT,  DURABIO™and cross-linked EPDM.