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Front-end Modules

SilFORT Hardcoats for EV Front-End Protection

In contrast to vehicles of the past, where air flow to the engine was required, with electric vehicles the traditional front grill can be replaced by front end modules made from light-weight plastics, such as polycarbonate. SilFORT hardcoats for automotive offer protection to exterior plastic parts by providing excellent chemical, abrasion and weathering resistance, while maintaining a durable, glossy and easy-to-clean surface. These new design concepts also provide the option of ADAS sensor functionality, headlamp integration, and colorful LED lighting effects, while at the same time protecting decorative design elements on the exterior of electric vehicles.

Hardcoats Key Features, Typical Benefits, and Applications

  • Glazing panels 
  • Front modules for electric vehicles 
  • Protective covers for ADAS sensors
  • Enhanced signal transmission 
  • Excellent gloss protection
  • Easy to clean 
  • Long-term weatherability 
  • High scratch and abrasion resistance 
  • Exceptional chemical and solvent resistance 

 

Momentive Performance Materials Front-end Modules, Emblem Covers, Radar, LiDAR, headlamp and camera protection

Other front-end solutions

  • Momentive's SFR320 silicone fluid (technical datasheet) improves EV fire safety in non-transparent EV polycarbonate applications such as the front end module, and clear polycarbonate parts such exterior headlamp covers or rear lamp covers, offering an alternative to more corrosive or potentially EHS-compromising choices.
  • TSR product family: Our light-diffusing spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane particles can help make undesirable LED 'hot spots' disappear, whereby LED light becomes less irritating to the human eye, while also helping to enable widespread use of energy saving LED lights in EVs.