{"id":1005,"date":"2026-03-05T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/?page_id=1005"},"modified":"2026-04-27T13:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:10:35","slug":"automotive-and-lightweight-construction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/en\/application-areas\/automotive-and-lightweight-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive and Lightweight Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax_animation=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_position=&#8221;center-left&#8221; section_bg_position=&#8221;section-bg&#8211;bottom-right&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;247&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774527891700{background-image: url(https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-dots-oben-4.png?id=628) !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Particle Foam Solutions in the Automotive Sector<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span lang=\"EN-US\">Particle foams are shaping the automotive industry of today and tomorrow by combining safety, comfort and efficiency at the vehicle level. 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Whether in occupant protection, vibration damping or battery and thermal management, particle foams are a highly versatile material. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Battery and Thermal Management Components Made of EPA&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;batterie-thermomanagement&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span lang=\"EN-US\">EPA components for battery and thermal management combine lightweight construction, thermal stability and mechanical protection. The material provides reliable insulation against heat, withstands high continuous operating temperatures and resists fluids commonly found in vehicle systems. 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The materials are lightweight, dimensionally stable and resistant to chemicals, ensuring long<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">lasting acoustic performance. 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Their light weight contributes to overall vehicle weight reduction while their material structure effectively absorbs and distributes impact forces. 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The material reliably cushions impacts and vibrations, retains its shape and dimensions under long<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">term loads and simultaneously enables weight reduction. EPP moulded parts help create comfortable, durable and functional vehicle interiors without compromising on safety or quality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong impact\u2011absorbing properties<\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Extremely low weight with high dimensional stability<\/span><\/li>\n<li>High resilience<\/li>\n<li>Free of harmful substances<\/li>\n<li>Good acoustic and vibration damping<\/li>\n<li>Temperature\u2011 and weather\u2011resistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Applications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rear seat components<\/li>\n<li>Sun visors<\/li>\n<li>Armrests<\/li>\n<li>Center consoles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1009&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Crash Absorbers and Interior Components Made of EPS\/PE\u2014Hybrid Foam&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;crashabsorber-interieur-komponenten-eps-pe-hybridschaum&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"text--white\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Interior or crash components made of EPS\/PE\u2014Hybrid Foams can offer solutions by design combining impact resistance, usability with extreme durability covering the entire life-span of a vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Good impact and energy<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">absorbing performance for passive safety applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Very low weight combined with sufficient dimensional stability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Effective acoustic and vibration damping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Moisture<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">resistant and weather<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">stable due to closed<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">cell structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Good chemical resistance, especially against oils and greases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Cost<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">efficient material solution with high design flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>Applications<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Interior components with damping and energy<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">management function<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Trim parts and structural interior elements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Rear seat and headrest components<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Sun visors and lightweight panel structures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Packaging and protective elements in automotive industry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Vibration Isolators Made of ETPU&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;schwingungsentkoppler-etpu&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"text--white\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In vehicles and machinery, the interaction between movement and stability plays a major role. 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