Honda has introduced the world-first development of hybrid-molded rear bumper beam in the hydrogen electric vehicle “Clarity Fuel Cell” using one-shot molding technology. The component is made of Tepex, continuous- and long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites with PA 6 matrix from LANXESS subsidiary Bond-Laminates, in combination with Durethan, a PA 6 engineering plastic grade from LANXESS.
| advantages | Lightweight design: First hybrid-molded rear bumper beam
One-shot molding technology enabled 50 percent weight reduction compared to the metal solution Significant streamlining of the production process |
| material | Insert: Tepex (composite sheet with continuous fiber reinforcement with PA 6 matrix)
Compound: Durethan (PA 6) |
| process | One-shot molding technology |
| development status | Series production |
| development partners | LANXESS, Takagi Seiko Co., Sunwa Trading |
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Schirin Walter
Bond-Laminates GmbH
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schirin-walter@bond-laminates.de
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