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Automotive

Coloring automotive parts since 1981, our expertise knows no bounds. With requirements like stringent color control, advanced formulations to meet intense ultra violet exposure requirements as well as color harmony in polyolefins and several engineering resins, our experience in coloring makes us a true partner.

Offerings

  • Automotive approvals in a variety of polymers:
    • ABS
    • PP, filled PP
    • PA, glass-filled PA, Cu stabilized PA, Cu stabilized PA, Cu stabilized glass-filled PA
    • SMA
    • PETPO
    • PMMA
    • Ionomers
    • PBT
    • PC
    • POM
    • Polyester type TPE, styrenic type TPE, olefinic type TPE, polyurethane type TPE
    • PPO
    • PPE
  • Formulate at various let down ratios and incorporate a number of special effects or functional additives.
  • Color concentrate additives can be incorporated into a color masterbatch formulation or provided as a stand-alone additive masterbatch.
    • Ultra-violet inhibitor
    • Anti-oxidants
    • Scratch & mar,
    • Flow modifiers
    • Nucleators
    • Impact modifiers
    • Anti-static additives
    • Valve-fated tool enhancer
    • Chemical foaming agents

Use Case

The Challenge

Identify cost savings for the injection molder by converting the colorant from precolored compounded resin to masterbatch colorant and natural resin, blended at the injection molding machine.

The Result

Uniform Color successfully converted this program from precolored compounded resin to masterbatch and natural resin, blended at the injection molding machine. By doing so, the injection molder was able to store its natural resin in resin silos located on the exterior of the building (instead of storing 2000 lb. gaylord boxes of precolored compound in the warehouse). The molder has since added additional injection molding machines to the space that once housed precolored compound inventory.

The cost difference between precolored compound and masterbatch/natural resin resulted in an annual savings of $1,164,000. The molder received a return on its investment within two months of startup.

The Customer

North American Tier 1 Injection Molder

The Program

Major Auto OEM

The Color

Ebony, Light Cashmere, Light Gray, Cocoa

The Parts

IP Knee Bolster, Console Undercarriage, IP Glove Box Door Outer, Door Map Pocket, Door Trim Lower, Console Class A, IP Trim Panel Glove Box, Door Switch Plate, IP Side Panel

The Polymer/Specification

ABS

The Volume

894,000 lbs

The Investment

$187,000 (Feeder/blenders and injection molding machine upgrades)

CONTACT US

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North America

+1 800-44-COLOR (26567)

Europe

+421-33-323-8500