Automotive

Market Overview

Fluoropolymers show superior performance characteristics that are crucial in the automotive industry, from engines to drive line seals. Our compounds meet the high-quality requirements imposed by APQP, PPAP, and SPC.

The rapidly evolving technology in the automotive sector is well known. To ensure compliance and client satisfaction, Enkidu has worked hard to stay abreast of these technological developments. For numerous engine components, fluoropolymers have been employed to increase durability and performance.

Advantages offered by our materials in this industry:

Decreased energy use
Weight reduction compared to metal components
Chemical resistance to a variety of lubricants and fuels
Low absorption of moisture
Stiffness, tensile strength, and creep resistance in a wide range
Resistant to low and high working temperatures
Resistant to weather, UV light and corrosion

Applications:

Fuel and Exhaust systems – fuel injector seals, exhaust gas analyser seals (Lambda sensor).
Body and suspension – Gas springs and shock absorbers, (guide rings and back-up rings). Seals for a/c compressors and pumps
Engine, Transmission and Steering : Seals in power steering system, gearbox and crankshaft.

Explore Our Product Solutions

Fluoropolymer

Enkidu fluoropolymers are suitable for a variety of processing methods including compression moulding, isostatic moulding and ram extrusion.

High Performance

Enkidu high performance compounds are suitable for a variety of processing methods including compression moulding, isostatic moulding and ram extrusion.

Semi-Finished

Extensive moulding facilities enable us to convert our compounds into stock shapes, offering both injection moulding and compression moulding on site.

Services that we provide

Prototyping

At Enkidu, we work with our clients to provide the development of new products through physical representation, allowing the prototype to be tested before it is approved for manufacturing.

Moulding

At Enkidu, we have extensive moulding facilities to convert fluoropolymers and high performance plastics into stock shapes, offering both injection moulding and compression moulding on site.

R & D Consultancy

Through collaboration, we improve productivity and can also provide bespoke formulations for specific application requirements, ensuring they lead the way in innovation.

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