Compounds intended for the automotive sector must combine strength and reliability with excellent mechanical and aesthetic performance at an affordable cost. Among the most used products are polyamide (PA), ABS, and acetal (POM). Polycarbonate (PC) and PC/ABS customised by colour, characteristics, performance, fillers or self-extinguishing materials are also used. “Green” regenerated products are increasingly used for this type of application.

A sector with extensive safety requirements, where thermal resistance, stability in the event of humidity, self-extinguishing properties, as well as the compliance of materials with REACH and RoHS standards is essential. Aesthetics should not be forgotten either. Nylon (PA6 and PA66) is widely used in this sector, commonly for the manufacture of plugs, sockets, switches, connectors etc. as well as polycarbonate (PC), which is used in lighting, PBT, PET and ABS.

Moulding and extrusion include a wide range of customised products in terms of performance and colour. Also in this case, our range of plastic materials is suitable to satisfy all the characteristics required by the customer for a product suited to their needs.

Numerous items in this sector require specific properties. Our compounds have mechanical, workability and aesthetic characteristics that are customised for these particular applications. From electrical connectors, to moulded parts for gardening equipment, to electronic components, frame profiles, gaskets and so on; we are able to prepare the material with the most specific characteristics necessary for its application.

This sector is suited for extensive customisation of colour and material characteristics. Caldara is the ideal partner to modify virgin material according to specific needs or to find, together with our technicians, a regenerated material with adequate but “ecological” performance. The aesthetic level, the stability of the product in the presence of humidity or high temperatures, as well as resistance to fire and heat are important characteristics for this kind of compound. ABS, PC/ABS but also PA, PS, SAN or PBT are materials available in our catalogue for these applications.

A growing sector, where sustainability is becoming increasingly commonplace. For green packaging, our GRS (Global Recycle Standard) certified regenerated materials perfectly meet the needs of those who work in this sector and want to focus more and more on environmentally friendly choices, guaranteeing great aesthetics and excellent performance.