Automotive – PRODUCTS
Soft Foam Parts (Rubex-S)
Metzeler Schaum GmbH manufacture a great number of polyurethane soft foam formed parts for the automotive industry’s many different areas of application.
- Volume weight and hardness can be adjusted according to client specifications
- Series 60 volume weight – 180 Kg/m³
- Parts dimensions up to 2,000 x 2,000 mm
- Fire-resistant according to FMVSS 302
Areas of Application:
- Acoustic components (front walls, enclosures …)
- Insulation (sound, liquids, dust …)
- Heat insulation
- Gap cover
- Seat cushions, head-rests…
The following materials can be foam-backed:
- Textiles
- Foils (PU, PVC …)
The following materials can be foam-covered:
- Wire frames
- Wooden inserts
- Attachment elements (retainers, Velcro, etc.)
Hard foam formed parts
Metzeler Schaum GmbH manufacture a great number of polyurethane hard foam formed parts for the automotive industry’s many different areas of application.
- Volume weight and hardness can be adjusted according to client specifications
- Series 150 volume weight – 400 Kg/m³
- Fibre-reinforcement possible
- Parts dimensions up to 2,200 x 2,000 mm
- Fire-resistant according to FMVSS 302
Areas of Application:
- Self-retaining components
- Heat insulation
- Seat adapters, modules
The following materials can be foam-covered:
- Metal inserts
- Plastics parts
- Attachment elements (retainers, hinges, Velcro, bolts, etc.)
Advantages:
- Can be used to replace EPP, PP and injection moulding parts.
- High flexibility for small to medium batches.
- Very complex geometries are possible at quite adequate tool requirements.
- Additional functions can be integrated by the respective forms.
Cover Parts
Metzeler Schaum GmbH deliver a great number of cover parts (separate, as assembly and as a complete module) for the utility vehicle, bus and automotive industries’ many different applications. The cover parts are manufactured by using a special foil backed with polyurethane hard foam.
- Volume weight and hardness can be adjusted according to client specifications
- Series 150 volume weight – 400 Kg/m³
- Fibre-reinforcement possible
- Parts dimensions up to 2,200 x 2,000 mm
- Fire-resistant according to FMVSS 302
Areas of Application:
- Cover parts (cockpit, columns, wheel arch covers …)
- Covers (claps, columns …)
The following materials can be foam-backed:
- Leather (pre-formed)
- Carpet / Dilour
- PVC synthetic leather (with grain)
- ABS-foil (with grain, pre-formed)
- PVC Foam foil
- PU Foam foil
- Textiles
The following materials can also be foam-covered:
- Metal inserts
- Plastics parts
- Braided fabrics
- Attachment elements (retainers, hinges, Velcro, bolts, etc.)
Advantages:
- Can be used to replace EPP, PP and injection moulding parts.
- High flexibility for small to medium batches.
- Very complex geometries are possible at quite adequate tool requirements.
- Additional functions can be integrated by the respective forms.
Composite flock formed parts – Rebond METZOPOR®
Our METZOPOR® product range consists of select, unused layered polyurethane foam manufactured by us. Rebond formed parts complement conventional polyurethane formed foam parts due to their additional acoustic function.
- Volume weight 80 – 200 Kg/m³
- Parts dimensions up to 1,000 x 1,000 mm
- Fire-resistant according to FMVSS302, TL 1010 etc.
- Different densities within one component are possible
Specialties:
- Foams complying with Daimler DBL 5456.05
- PU coating can be applied
- Acoustic effect
Metzeler Schaum GmbH specialise in manufacturing ester and ether-based polyurethane foams (METZONOR®). We process these into rolled products for the different automotive applications. Processing possibilities for our clients include flame or adhesive laminations, roll-punching, etc.
The resulting products are used in roof liners, seats, door side covers, head-rests and many other applications.
- Our foams are customised according to our clients’ specifications
- Volume weight 20 – 80 Kg/m³
- Compression hardness 1.0 – 12-0 kPa
- Cut / gap widths von 1.5 – 90 mm
- Gap width depends on the respective foam type.
- Fire-resistant according to FMVSS302, TL 1010 etc.
Specialties:
- Foams complying with Daimler DBL 5450.10
- Foams with strongly increased fire protection (B2)
This section is divided into polyurethane soft foam and rebond block products.
Polyurethane foam block products:
- Our foams are customised according to our client’s specifications
- Ester- & ether-based
- Volume weight 23 – 80 Kg/m³
- Compression hardness 1.0 – 12.0 kPa
- Standard dimensions: 2,050 x 1,050 mm, block height depending on foam type
- We will also gladly deliver dimensions according to client specifications
- Fire-resistant according to FMVSS302, TL 1010 etc.
Specialties:
- Foams complying with Daimler DBL 5450.10
- Foams with strongly increased fire protection (B2)
Metzeler Schaum GmbH are able to laminate polyurethane soft foam (rolled products, sheet products and layered foam/punched parts) and its METZOPOR ® products (sheet products and layered foam/punched parts) with different covers. All versions named are available with the following covers:
- Self-adhesive
- Textiles (cotton jersey, …)
- Fabric (polyamide, fibreglass, carbon fibre, …)
- Aluminium foil
- PU-skin (also sprayed)
- Foil, heavyweight foil
- Acoustic covers
- Oil-water-diesel repellent covers
We also laminate many other products (mixed fibre fleece, polyester fleece, polyester cotton…). We will gladly laminate your products for you as well.
We can manufacture many different layered foam parts (2D and 3D geometries) for our clients. Ester- and ether-based polyurethane foams (METZONOR®) can be used for this as well as composite flock foams (METZOPOR®). Layered foam pieces can also be made of concealed foams.
We are able to manufacture many different punched parts (2D geometries) for our clients. Ester- and ether-based polyurethane foams (METZONOR®) can be used for this as well as composite flock foams (METZOPOR®). Punched parts can also be made of concealed foams.
We develop and manufacture high-quality and special insulation foams for the automotive area.
- PUR foam
- PVC
- Q-Seal®
The comfortable and ergonomic seat concept.
ErgoFlexx® is a new seat system that adjusts to perfectly support the areas of chest, ribs, lumbar spine, spine and pelvis.
ErgoFlexx® cushions consist of an open-cell foam core and a closed outer skin. Contour adjustment is achieved by de-/increasing the component’s inside volume. Three-dimensional expansion is possible.
The ErgoFlexx® system operating pressure reaches from high negative to slightly positive pressures.
The ErgoFlexx® cushion geometry guarantees perfect fit adapted to the contours of the spine. The ErgoFlexx® system can be adjusted passively as well as actively.
Climate Seat
The current state of the art for “climate seats” is an active ventilation system with the following features:
Additional electric motors (air supply and exhaust) with additional side effects:
- Increased weight
- Increased costs!
- Noise generation from the electric motors
- Unpleasant air flow from the electric motors is possible (cool air is blown towards the warm and sweaty body)
Climate seat system idea using “tubes” for the following advantages:
- Less sweat
- Comfortable seating, in particular in the area of the back
- Passive ventilation system
- Weight reduction from ventilation holes
- No additional electrical consumer required (CO2)
- Clear cost potential as compared to the current system!
The “tubes” system is a patented passive ventilation system that has proven its effectiveness and received awards in the mattress industry.
The keynotes for our mattresses include:
- AGR certificate (healthy back campaign)
- Hohenstein certificate (proof of moisture regulation)
- Regenerative raw materials (Nawaro, polyhols using natural oils)
- Stiftung Warentest on durability (test winner for durability > 10 years)
Contact us for additional details!
Metzotex® Airliner
To implement our idea of a passive climate seat, the “upper product” (textile or leather) must also be able to “breathe”, i.e. be permeable by air.
The decisive factor here is using a special foam system that offers the required basis for any seating textile:
What is important for this?
Seat climate:
- Seat ergonomics must be retained
- Previous seat functions must continue to be present
- Moisture transport must be possible
- Heat transport is required
Cushion material function:
Air permeability
Sandwich layout:
Textile top fabric with polyurethane soft foam (ester-/ether-based and charmeuse
Concealment:
Flame/adhesive lamination
Contact us. We will gladly show you our examples for this topic.
