Success story - 20 years of ROMILOY® ASA/PA for automotive interior applications

The ROMILOY® ASA/PA blends known as ROMILOY® 3020 are primarily used where decorative parts with functionality are required, for example, complex part geometry combined with high safety requirements: I-panel covers, pillar trims, speaker grilles, seat belt exit covers, seat belt guides, and child safety components are just a few examples from the automotive interior sector. Some current applications include funnel covers and release covers. In addition to its elegant appearance, ROMILOY® 3020 also meets the high requirements for heat resistance and lightfastness.

In addition to the excellent balance of technical properties and outstanding appearance and feel, other functional aspects such as good tribological properties are also worth highlighting: thanks to the crystalline polyamide components with the addition of suitable additives, ROMILOY® ASA/PA blends impress with their excellent sliding properties and natural anti-squeak and noise-reducing effect. These characteristics, which are highly valued in the automotive industry, can be achieved particularly well with the ROMILOY® 3020/01-5 M05 and MG5 blends. Another advantageous aspect of these blends is their naturally permanent antistatic properties, which protect against clouding caused by dust accumulation, especially in light colors. In addition, the excellent light fastness of ROMILOY® 3020 also allows it to be used in applications exposed to sunlight.

ROMILOY® 3020/01-4 M15 is the ideal material solution for components with higher dimensional stability requirements. With its optimal impact strength-stiffness ratio, low water absorption, and excellent processability, this blend is an outstanding material for large-area parts in automotive interiors.

As shown in the table below, ROMIRA offers the appropriate type for each version of the Volkswagen Group's TL52673 standard.