Automotive
An average automotive vehicle can contain thousands of plastic parts, and that number keeps growing as manufacturers find ways to leverage HDPE and LLDPE to improve product quality and create a more sustainable final product. Shell Polymers is eager to support plastic converters to embrace new technologies when creating plastic car parts as well as adapt to emerging automotive trends.
Automotive market products
View Injection Molding Bulletins
| Product | Melt Index (2.16 kg/190C) ASTM D1238 (g/10min) |
Density ASTM D792 (g/cm3) |
Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 24N20 | 20.0 | 0.924 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE 26N50 | 50.0 | 0.926 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 48N5 | 5.0 | 0.948 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 52N10 | 10.0 | 0.952 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 52N7 | 6.5 | 0.952 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 54N20 | 20.0 | 0.954 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 65N8 | 8.2 | 0.965 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 65N8U | 8.2 | 0.965 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
View Sheet Extrusion Product Bulletins
| Product | Melt Index (2.16 kg/190C) | Density | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035S | 0.35 | 0.955 | View Document (PDF, 63 kB) |
| Shell Polymers HDPE 63B072S | 0.72 | 0.963 | View Document (PDF, 63 kB) |
View Blow Molding Bulletins
| Product | Melt Index (2.16 kg/190C) | Density | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Polymers HDPE 55B035 | 0.35 | 0.955 | View Document (PDF, 3 MB) |
View Safety Data Sheets
| Document Title | Document |
|---|---|
| Shell Polymers HDPE | View Document (PDF, 318 kB) |
| Shell Polymers LLDPE | View Document (PDF, 318 kB) |
| Shell Polymers Polyethylene Wide Spec or Offspec | View Document (PDF, 259 kB) |
Grade Slate 101
Understanding how we name our grade slates will be key to choosing the right melt index and density you need. Check out our unique naming convention below to know exactly what to look for when perusing our product bulletins.
Density is reflected by the first two numbers found in the nomenclature sequence, which in this instance is 18. These numbers represent the last two significant digits of the density value. See examples below.
18 = 0.918 density
53 = 0.953 density
63 = 0.963 density
Related Polyethylene Product Families
Leveraging high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) in applications makes durable products that can also be abrasion-and chemical-resistant. So when a part needs to be strong, versatile, and produced quickly, HDPE and LLDPE are strong contenders.
Related Conversion Processe
Injection molding and blow molding can be used to make plastic car parts that are moisture-resistant and durable.
Technical Expertise
Polymer Profile: Francisco Alvarez, Senior Technical Service Engineer | Blow Molding & Injection Molding
Francisco is an experienced polymers industry expert with a strong background in polymer processing and specialist experience in resin testing and design.
Automotive Resources
How Plastic Parts for the Automotive Industry are Going to Change Moving Forward
Check out how automotive manufacturing trends will impact the demand for plastic parts.
Injection Molding Troubleshooting: Four Common Challenges and How to Address Them
Find out how to solve four common defects that occur during the injection molding production process.
How to Enhance Your Plastic Injection Molding Operation in 3 Steps
Learn how your choice of lubricant can impact production, equipment availability, and downtime.
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