Automotive

Idemitsu’s Polycarbonate Tarflon® could be experienced in a variety of automotive applications.
  • Headlamp lenses
    Headlamp lenses made of Tarflon® are break-proof, highly transparent as well as weather resistant.


    Tarflon IV1900R: PEUGEOT 407 HEADLAMP LENS

 

  • Light guide ring
    TARFLON - LC1500 and LC1700 are recognized as the world standard materials in light guide panel parts and are being chosen by OEMs due to its superior optical properties.

          

         Daytime Running Lamp in BMW (5 Series)           

  • Automotive Power Distribution Center
    (Automotive electrical distribution center located 'underhood' in a vehicle).


    Xarec SPS (Xarec WA210)

  • Advantages:
    • Better humidity resistance than PBT or Nylon.
    • Better dimensional stability than PBT or Nylon.
    • Faster cycle time and easier flow in tools than PBT.
    • Lighter weight than PBT.


  • Application Requirements:
    • USCAR Class 3 heat and humidity resistance
    • Dimensional tolerance accuracy for locating through-hole leads in the internal alignment plates
    • Heat resistance to 190°C.
    • Cost effective.