LWRT materials play an increasingly important role in both traditional gasoline-powered vehicles (ICE) and modern electric vehicles (EV), and are widely used in various automotive components.
LWRT can be combined with various surface materials such as:
- Non-woven fabrics.
- Woven fabrics.
- Suede-like materials.
DESCRIPTION
Product Features
- Lightweight
Low density, reducing weight by approximately 20%–40% compared to traditional fiberglass substrates, contributing to overall vehicle weight reduction, lower fuel consumption, or improved range for new energy vehicles.
- Excellent Mechanical Properties
High bending strength, impact resistance, and dimensional stability.
- Durability
Resistant to water absorption and mold growth, resistant to damp heat, and more stable than traditional foaming systems.
- Good Molding Performance
Can be hot-pressed into complex curved surfaces in one step.
- Noise Reduction and Sound Absorption
LWRT material has a porous structure, providing excellent absorption of mid-to-high frequency noise.
- Environmentally Friendly and Recyclable
LWRT material is recyclable and has low VOC emissions during production.
Specifications
| Materials | PP(polypropylene) + glass fiber |
| Weight | 850gsm-2500gsm |
| Width | 300-3000mm |
| Thickness | 2.0-5.0mm |
| Color | Black White, brown, grey, etc. |
Performance Comparison
| g/m2 | Sheet Thickness | Heating expansion thickness | Formable thickness (excluding covering layer) | Bending strength (sample: 50mm wide and 4.5mm thick) | |
| MD | TD | ||||
| 850 | 2mm | 6mm | 2~5mm | 10N | 8N |
| 950 | 2mm | 8mm | 2~5mm | 12N | 10N |
| 1050 | 2.2mm | 10mm | 2.5~6mm | 15N | 12N |
| 1100 | 2.6mm | 10mm | 2.5~6mm | 20N | 15N |
| 1200 | 2.8mm | 10mm | 2.5~6mm | 25N | 16N |
| 1500 | 3mm | 12mm | 2.5~7mm | 40N | 25N |
| 1800 | 3.5mm | 12mm | 2.5~8mm | 55N | 3ON |
| 2100 | 4mm | 15mm | 3~8mm | 75N | 50N |
| 2500 | 5mm | 15mm | 4-8mm | 100N | 65N |
Applications of LWRT (Lightweight Reinforced Thermoplastic) in the Automotive Industry

- Headliner Systems.
- Door Trim Panels.
- Parcel Shelfs.
- Pillar Trim (A/B/C Pillars).
- Floor Carpet Substrate.
- Trunk Liners.
- Wheel Arch Liners.
- Engine Under Covers.

