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Automotive

Materials designed for automotive applications

Rigorous, demanding, precise. Sound familiar?  We understand. Making a commitment to service the automotive industry requires focus and agility not only with material selection, but also when responding to processing questions, order fulfillment, and quality documentation. From OEM approval guidance to responsive collaboration, you can count on Alphagary as a solid supply partner who will help your business perform.

The brand names EVOPRENE, GARAFLEX, GARATHANE, MEGOLON, MEXIFLEX, POLIVISOL, SYLVIN, and VINASTAB are trademarks of Alphagary/Mexichem.

ALPHAMED

NFPA 262, UL 910 plenum

Polymers

Over the years, Alphagary’s portfolio of materials formulated for various automotive applications has evolved greatly.  Choose from OEM-specified PVC and TPE compounds designed for in-cabin (interior parts), compounds formulated to withstand outdoor elements (exterior parts), materials that perform in tough, under-the-hood environments, and compounds formulated specifically for electric vehicles (such as charging cable applications).  

PVC compounds

SYLVIN

Flexible Extrusion and Molding 

In-cabin, exterior & wiring

VINAPRENE

Flexible Extrusion and Molding

In-cabin, wiring 

POLIVISOL

Flexible Extrusion  

Exterior, wiring 

Learn about the language we use to describe a compound that is formulated without reportable phthalates

TPE compounds

EVOPRENE 

Flexible Extrusion and Molding

In-cabin, exterior

GARAFLEX

Cable Insulation & Jacket 

EV charging cable, halogenated

LSHF compounds

MEGOLON

Cable Insulation & Jacket

EV charging cable, non-halogenated

E-beam cross-linkable grades available

TPU compounds

GARATHANE

Cable sheath

EV charging cable, non-halogenated

For materials formulated with reduced carbon footprint, please speak with your Alphagary representative. 

Additives

We know how important it is for additives to seamlessly integrate and deliver dependable performance.  That's why we're proud to offer stabilizers and plasticizers produced with astonishing accuracy and formulated to work consistently. 

Plasticizers for PVC compounds

MEXIFLEX

general purpose, specialty, and phthalate-free versions

DOP

DINP

DPHP

TOTM

DOTP

DOA

Stabilizers for PVC compounds

VINASTAB

calcium-based, one-pack addition

4000 series designed for  automotive wiring, EV charging systems

Typical Applications

Our materials are used in a vast array of applications - here are some examples.  We have numerous off-the-shelf options and often custom-formulate a material to fit customer specifications.  By understanding the necessary performance criteria, we can recommend suitable candidates and work side-by-side throughout the approval process.

Put our experience to work.

Consistency with every blend

We understand how important it is for materials to perform consistently and reliably. That’s why we have adopted fixed practices that govern formulation integrity, process control and data acquisition. Customers trust us for this assurance so they can focus on creating dependable and functional products that enhance our lives every day.   so critical to our health and wellbeing.

Regulatory Expertise

We have full-time regulatory expertise to help navigate everchanging regulations. And we’re transparent with reporting information. In our Safety Data Sheets, made for each product, we report Substances of Very High Concern, phthalate content, and REACH, RoHS, and Prop 65 information along with the necessary safety precautions typically found on a safety data sheets. Our customers find this information very helpful as they answer regulations and apply for third-party approval.

Dedicated R&D Team

With fully appointed laboratory resources and decades of hands-on experience, we work closely with customers to choose the right candidates off-the-shelf or re-engineer based on performance requirements.  Working with a variety of polymers means we have a broad range of solutions to choose from.

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