Dolphin
Dolphin Injection moulding of the total structure in one moulding cell:
Benefits: > Leaner logistic and production cycle > Cost reduction > Full recyclability of the item |
Conventional process
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PIBIFLEX®
The soft-touch layer is made with Pibiflex®, a thermoplastics polymer with high elastomeric properties composed by rigid crystalline segment and long soft chains. Pibiflex® is very well known in the automotive and industrial sectors for its specific properties such us high mechanical performance from -45 °C to 150 °C, UV resistance and high chemical resistance.
The Pibiflex® grade 3567 S used in the Dolphin technology guarantees:
- Very high UV and scratch resistance combined with excellent haptic properties
- Preservation of properties (haptic and softness) even at very low temperatur
- Excellent aesthetic properties in various colours
- High chemical affinity with the gas used in the MuCell® foaming process
- High chemical affinity with the structural carrier made in PC/ABS
Thanks to the high chemical affinity of the polymeric materials, the items manufactured with the Dolphin technology are 100% recyclable and fully compliant with EU Directive 2000/53/EC– ELV (End of Life Vehicles).
Pibiflex® 3567 S has been specifically formulated to pass all the main protocols in the automotive sector:
Material properties | DBL 5562.50 |
Climate resistance test (alternating climates) | DBL 5471 |
Constant climate (dry hot) | DBL 5471 |
Constant climate (wet hot) | DBL 5471 |
Colour change after climate storage | DBL 5471 |
Solar simulation | DBL 5471 |
Abrasion resistance | DIN EN ISO 105-X12 |
Scratch resistance | DBL 5471 |
Emission analysis VOC | DBL 8585 – VDA 278 |
Emission analysis FOG | DBL 8585 – VDA 278 |
Odour test | DBL 5471 – VDA 270 |
Fogging test | DBL 5471 – DIN 75 201 |