https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/should-polymers-be-used-instead-aluminum-advanced-driver-assistance-system-housings
But because ADAS housing applications are typically convection limited, custom formulated thermoplastics can do the job of dissipating heat exceptionally well.
Damage from static electricity – Your electronics need protection from static buildup – specialty thermoplastics can be formulated to do a better job of dissipating unwanted static and therefore minimize the potential for damage to nearby electrical components.
https://www.avient.com/content/compl-t-and-onforce-molding-guidelines-and-processing-conditions
Temperature, time, dew point setting, minimum and maximum moisture guidelines for Polypropylene (PP), Rigid Thermoplastic Polyurethane (ETPU), Nylon 6 (PA6), Nylon 66 (PA66), Polyketone (PK), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Polyphthalamide (PPA), Polyetherimide (PEI), Polyethersulfone (PES), and Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Learn about Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT)
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-pfa/mfa-colorants
eBook:High-Performance Thermoplastics
Discover diverse uses for these elite performers of the thermoplastic world.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/comptek-high-temperature-polymer-concentrates
Smarter Materials™ High Performance Thermoplastics: eBook
Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-fep-colorants
eBook:High-Performance Thermoplastics
Discover diverse uses for these elite performers of the thermoplastic world.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/colorant-chromatics-crosslinked-formulations
Smarter Materials™ High Performance Thermoplastics: eBook
Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-peek-colorants
Smarter Materials™ High Performance Thermoplastics: eBook
Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
One approach is to
substitute metals with reinforced thermoplastics.
Injection Molding - Thermoplastics
Injection molding creates molded parts by injecting
heated, molten plastic materials into a mold,
which are then cooled and solidified.
This method
is used for various polymers, including long fiber
reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT or LFT).
https://www.avient.com/industries/industrial/agriculture-construction/agriculture-construction-interiors
TPE for non-slip surfaces and mats
Continuous fiber thermoplastic reinforcement for panels and seating
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/mevopur-lq-liquid-color-additives-healthcare
Mevopur™ LQ for Silicone Elastomers - Product Bulletin
Mevopur™ LQ for Silicone Elastomers - Product Bulletin (Chinese)
