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AkyDrive™

Lightness & Performance for the Automotive Industry Polypropylene trims and reinforcements

AkyDrive™

Innovative and High-Performance Solutions for advanced weight reduction in cars With the benefit of many years working in the automotive industry, DS Smith Plastics Division develops protective parts for utility vehicles and reinforcement components for passenger vehicles.

The lightness and strength of the cellular thermoplastic sheets make it an ideal product that is perfect for meeting the requirements and objectives of manufacturers, equipment suppliers and developers.

Outer skin: PP

Different coatings possible (lamination without gluing)

Core: PP Light bubble structure, with great rigidity in both axes

AkyDrive 100% polypropylene sandwich panel

Functionality

Inner skin: PP

Customisation

Light and rigid structure

Can be laminated (non-woven, TPO, foams,

High impact resistance

Easy to transform (cutting, folding,

(stable multidirectional mechanical properties)

Rot-proof, resistant to chemicals and water (washable)

Service

decorative films, etc.)

machining, welding, etc.)

Choice of colours, printable (flexographic, digital)

Sustainability

A team of dedicated technical experts A single contact to support your project Continuous innovation thanks to our R&D department

100% recyclable PP at the end of service life

Non-toxic, no VOCs Reduction of the vehicle's fuel consumption (low weight) and CO2 emissions

AkyDrive Lining

Lightness and performance for perfectly protected walls • Lighter and more resistant than wood • No particles or splinters • Quality, customisable finish • Clean, strong and washable walls

AkyDrive Flooring

Strength and cleanliness for more effective flooring • Stronger and 50% lighter than wood (increases the load capacity) • Resistant to lubricants, oils and friction • Anti-slip surface

AkyDrive Interior

Strength and durability for effective reinforcement components • Very rigid material (reinforcements for trunk floor, seats, battery protection, etc.)

• Light and durable, even at low thickness • Easy to cut (low tooling cost) and capable of complexing • Damp-resistant

The information contained in this document is for information purposes and is non-contractual. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the product and its technical characteristics.

This information has been supplied in good faith and does not in any way constitute a guarantee on our part for specific conditions of use.

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Performance

Experienced in the requirements of the automotive sector, DS Smith Plastics Division has more than 45 Years of expertise in the manufacture and transformation of extruded plastic sheets and thermoformed, injected and moulded products for industry.

With 7 production sites in Europe and the US and 6 design offices including laboratory and R&D facilities, the innovative solutions developed for automotive manufacturers and equipment suppliers provide real added value for the end user.

France

Kaysersberg, Extruded Products +33 (0)3 89 78 38 68 akydrive@dssmith.com

Wormhout, Extruded Products +33 (0)3 28 65 98 90 akydrive@dssmith.com

La Chevrolière, Extruded Products Tel.: +33 (0)2 51 70 91 12 akydrive@dssmith.com

United Kingdom

Spain

Slovakia

Gloucester, Extruded Products +44 (0)1452 316 500 akydrive@dssmith.com

Alcala de Henares, Extruded Products +34 (0)91 882 1014 akydrive@dssmith.com

REACH

Hurbanovo, Extruded Products +36 (0)203 210 164 akydrive@dssmith.com

USA

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Romeoville, Extruded Products +1 (0)815-582-2007 akydrive.usa@dssmith.com