Revolutionizing the Automotive Industry with ZOLTEK Carbon Fibers

ZOLTEK carbon fibers are transforming the automotive industry with cost-effective solutions, ensuring long-term price stability and reliable supply. Automotive manufacturers are increasingly turning to ZOLTEK to enhance their processes’ efficiency and value. With global manufacturing facilities, including fully integrated plants from raw material (Acrylonitrile) to finished carbon fiber and intermediates, ZOLTEK supports companies in harnessing the potential of commercial-grade carbon fiber in the rapidly expanding, high-volume market.

Comprehensive Support for Automotive Innovation

ZOLTEK collaborates closely with leading automotive industry players to develop innovative processes and specific programs. Our strong partnerships with resin and process companies enable us to provide comprehensive composite resources to businesses of all sizes. ZOLTEK’s ability to rapidly scale production and maintain capacity ensures we meet the growing demands of various applications. Our proprietary technology allows us to manufacture carbon fiber at the best value worldwide.

Advanced Carbon Fiber Solutions for Automotive Applications

ZOLTEK offers a wide range of carbon fiber products and intermediates for automotive applications, utilizing processes such as:

• Pultrusion: Ideal for creating strong, lightweight structural components.
• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM): Perfect for producing complex shapes with high strength-to-weight ratios.
• Injection Molding: Efficient for mass production of small to medium-sized parts.
• Compression Molding: Suitable for high-volume manufacturing of durable components.
• Sheet Molding Compounding (SMC): Used for making large, complex parts with excellent surface finish.

Our in-house sizings are specifically designed to suit a variety of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance across diverse applications.

Partner with ZOLTEK for Future-Ready Automotive Solutions

Whether you aim to boost your production efficiency or develop cutting-edge automotive components, ZOLTEK provides the resources and expertise to help you achieve your goals. Our commitment to affordable, high-quality carbon fiber solutions makes us a trusted partner in driving the automotive industry forward.

Explore how ZOLTEK carbon fibers can revolutionize your automotive applications.

Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.

Unlocking Automotive Innovation with PX35 Carbon Fiber

Discover how ZOLTEK fibers are revolutionizing automotive manufacturing with advanced carbon fiber solutions. From visible surface parts to structural components, PX35 carbon fiber is driving innovation across the automotive industry.

Versatile Manufacturing Processes for Tailored Solutions

Explore a diverse range of manufacturing processes, from Prepreg compression molding to direct fiber placement, offering flexibility and efficiency in automotive part production.

Performance-Driven Solutions for Enhanced Durability

Experience the superior performance of carbon fiber vehicle parts, surpassing traditional materials in impact strength, tensile strength, and modulus. Discover how KraussMaffei Technologies demonstrated the effectiveness of direct compounding injection molding using ZOLTEK PX35, achieving remarkable results in speed and efficiency.

Elevating Automotive Designs with ZOLTEK

Partner with us to elevate your automotive designs to new heights. Collaborate on projects that redefine industry standards and unlock new possibilities in performance and durability.

Learn More About PX35 Carbon Fiber

Dive into the details of our groundbreaking automotive applications. Explore case studies and success stories showcasing the power of PX35 carbon fiber in driving automotive innovation.

Resin Transfer Molding

Advancing Automotive Manufacturing with Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

Experience the innovation of ZOLTEK carbon fiber in automotive applications through the Surface RTM Process. By utilizing ZOLTEK PX35 and a polyurethane (PU) resin system, this cutting-edge process creates out-of-mold carbon fiber components ready for painting, ideal for both structural and semi-structural applications in automotive manufacturing.

Enhancing Efficiency and Performance

The Surface RTM Process offers significant advantages, combining the strength and lightweight properties of ZOLTEK carbon fiber with the versatility of polyurethane resin. The result is high-quality carbon fiber components that meet stringent automotive standards while streamlining production processes.

Learn More About the Surface RTM Process

Discover the Surface RTM Process in action and explore its applications in automotive manufacturing. Gain insights into the benefits of incorporating ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber into resin transfer molding, and how it can elevate the performance and aesthetics of automotive components.

Partner with ZOLTEK for Automotive Excellence

Partner with ZOLTEK to leverage the Surface RTM Process and unlock new possibilities in automotive design and manufacturing. Collaborate with our team of experts to develop customized solutions tailored to your specific application needs.

Explore Automotive Innovation with ZOLTEK

Stay ahead of the curve in automotive manufacturing with ZOLTEK carbon fiber solutions. Explore our comprehensive range of products and discover how we’re driving innovation across the automotive industry.

Automotive Products

• PX35 – In the automotive materials landscape, ZOLTEK PX35 stands out as the go-to industrial carbon fiber, offering a unique blend of affordability and exceptional strength-to-weight performance. Surpassing even some “aerospace” grades, ZOLTEK PX35 sets a new standard for automotive applications, delivering unparalleled performance without compromising on cost-effectiveness.
• Sheet Molding Compound – ZOLTEK, together with Toray, has developed a new innovative technology and input material for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) for compression molding. SMC is a material consisting of resin and chopped carbon fiber which is placed into matched metal tooling to mold a finished part.
• Automotive Pultrusion – Pultrusion stands out as a cost-effective and continuous process for manufacturing fiber-reinforced composite parts. Renowned for its high strength, stiffness, and low density, along with features like high fiber volume, minimal void content, and corrosion resistance, ZOLTEK PX35 Automotive Pultrusion sets the benchmark for composite manufacturing. Experience consistently superior properties compared to other processes. Dive deeper into the technical specifications of ZOLTEK PX35 Automotive Pultrusion by downloading our technical data sheet.
• Non-crimp fabrics for HP-RTM Process – ZOLTEK provides carbon fiber non-crimp fabrics tailored with fiber sizings optimized for the HP-RTM Process, ensuring exceptional surface quality straight out of the mold. Access detailed insights into the HP-RTM Process and our specialized fabrics by downloading our information sheet now.