Engineering Materials
Interior Materials That Elevate Comfort, Silence, and Design Excellence
Overview
The vehicle interior is where drivers and passengers spend the most time—defining brand character and the overall in-cabin experience.
LG Chem’s interior engineering materials meet the demanding requirements of precision assembly, noise reduction, perceived quality, and sustainability. OEMs gain design freedom and production efficiency, while occupants enjoy a quiet, comfortable, premium cabin experience.
Why LG Chem’s Engineering Materials?
Premium Sensory Quality
- • Implements diverse designs with high-gloss, matte, and plating compatibility
- • Provides refined tactile feel and visual comfort
Quiet Cabin Environment
• Anti-squeak technology minimizes friction noise for a pleasant driving experience
Precision Assembly & Stability
• Ensures dimensional stability under heat and vibration for long-term reliability
Comfortable Lighting Experience
• Delivers glare-free ambient lighting through excellent light diffusion performance
Efficiency Through Lightweight Design
• Reduces component weight to improve overall vehicle energy efficiency
Sustainable Solution
- • Offers material options including PCR, Bio Based, Bio Circular Balanced
- • Supports ESG initiatives and strengthens sustainable brand positioning
Airbag System
Application Areas
Customer Value
Collision Safety
Enhances occupant protection with high-impact resistance in airbag deployment components
Long-Term Reliability
Maintains performance over time through durable brackets and retainers
Stable Deployment Performance
Ensures structural integrity and prevents damage during airbag deployment
Efficiency Through Lightweight Design
Reduces overall vehicle weight by lightening driver and passenger airbag covers, improving fuel economy and driving efficiency
Key Features
TPC-ET(KEYFLEX), PP Compound(LUPOL)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Improves energy efficiency and performance by reducing vehicle weight |
| Impact Absorption | Prevents damage and ensures safety during airbag deployment |
| Enhanced Durability | Maintains quality even after long-term use |
| Shore D Hardness Control | Ensures structural stability and functional reliability |
Console Flow
Application Areas
Customer Value
Premium Interior Styling
Creates a sophisticated and elegant cabin atmosphere with matte surfaces
Precise Assembly Quality
Ensures stable fit and minimizes vibration in gear knobs and frames through dimensional stability
Quiet Interior Experience
Reduces friction noise with anti-squeak properties for a refined driving environment
Long-Term Surface Quality
Maintains appearance without discoloration under sunlight thanks to UV stability
Strengthening Brand Image
Enhances sensory quality to support a premium vehicle image
Improved Vehicle Efficiency
Reduces overall weight through lightweight components, improving fuel economy and EV driving range
Key Features
PC(LUPOY)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Reduces component weight to improve vehicle efficiency and optimize structure |
| Dimensional Stability | Maintains shape under heat and environmental changes, ensuring long-term assembly quality |
| Surface Quality | Provides matte finish for enhanced sensory appeal and visual comfort |
| UV Stability | Maintains exterior quality even after prolonged sunlight exposure |
| Friction Noise Reduction | Prevents stick-slip and minimizes interface friction noise |
Sustainable Solution
- ABS/M-PCR PC
- M-PCR PC/Si-PC
- C-PCR TPC-ET
- M-PCR PC/ASA
Cockpit
Application Areas
Customer Value
Precise Operation Feel
Ensures stable operation and usability through precision molding of key parts like the center fascia and glove box
Quiet Cabin Experience
Creates a quiet, premium driving environment by minimizing friction noise with anti-squeak properties
Premium Interior Quality
Delivers luxurious texture and visual satisfaction through low-gloss surfaces and uniform finishes
Long-Term Durability
Maintains performance and appearance even when exposed to temperature extremes and chemicals
Key Features
PC(LUPOY)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Reduces overall vehicle weight, improving energy efficiency |
| Dimensional Stability | Maintains structural integrity under heat, vibration, and environmental changes |
| Friction Noise Reduction | Prevents stick-slip and minimizes interface friction noise |
| Surface Finish Compatibility | Supports various surface treatments to enhance sensory quality |
| Chemical Resistance | Provides resistance to cleaners and hand sanitizers |
| Heat Resistance | Maintains properties even in high-temperature areas near heaters |
Sustainable Solution
- Center Fascia (M-PCR PC/ABS, M-PCR PC/PBT)
- Deco. Frame Tilt Lever (M-PCR PC/ABS-GF, M-PCR PA-GF)
Switch & Button
Customer Value
Efficiency via Lightweighting
Improves overall system energy efficiency by reducing the weight of button and switch modules
Precise Operation
Delivers consistent performance without deformation under repeated operation due to dimensional stability
Premium Design Experience
Enhances sensory quality with luxurious touch and a variety of colors and surface finishes
UV Stability
Maintains color and appearance quality over time, even in sunlight-exposed interiors
Process Flexibility
Expands design freedom and production efficiency through direct deposition
Key Features
PC(LUPOY)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Reduces component weight for overall vehicle weight reduction and improved EV efficiency |
| Dimensional Stability | Maintains shape under heat and environmental changes, ensuring reliability during repeated operation |
| Excellent Processability | Enables precise molding of complex shapes in injection processes, enhancing sensory quality |
| UV Stability | Prevents discoloration and degradation caused by UV exposure for long-term quality |
| Direct Deposition Compatibility | Provides strong adhesion for surface coatings and functional films |
Door
Application Areas
Customer Value
Improved Vehicle Efficiency
Reduces overall vehicle weight by lightening door components, enhancing fuel economy and EV driving efficiency
Precise Operation Feel
Provides stable performance without deformation even after repeated opening and closing
Premium Interior Quality
Elevates design with luxurious surface finishes and plating compatibility
Enhanced Durability
Resists scratches and impacts to maintain quality over long-term use
Key Features
PC(LUPOY)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Reduces component weight to improve overall vehicle efficiency |
| Dimensional Stability | Maintains precise assembly without deformation under heat and vibration |
| Surface Quality | Supports plating processes and delivers uniform surfaces for diverse designs |
| Scratch & Impact Resistance | Prevents surface damage and breakage even in repeated-use environments |
Sustainable Solution
- Door Handle (M-PCR PC/ABS, M-PCR PC/PBT, M-PCR PA6-GF)
- Button (M-PCR PC, M-PCR PC/Si-PC)
Sun Visor
Customer Value
Convenient Usability
Lightweight design ensures smooth operation with less effort
Long-Lasting Quality
Maintains appearance without discoloration even under strong sunlight
Safe & Reliable Structure
Secures stability without breakage or deformation during repeated use
Comfortable Interior Experience
Low-gloss surface reduces glare, providing a pleasant environment for both driver and passengers
Key Features
PC(LUPOY)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Minimizes operating load and improves overall vehicle efficiency by reducing component weight |
| UV Stability | Prevents discoloration and degradation from UV exposure, ensuring long-term appearance |
| High Rigidity | Maintains structural integrity without deformation even after repeated opening and closing |
| Heat Resistance | Retains properties under high-temperature conditions in summer |
| Matte Surface Finish | Reduces glare and creates a premium texture |
Seat Module
Customer Value
Efficiency Through Lightweight Design
Reduces overall vehicle weight by lightening seat frames and structural components, improving fuel economy and EV driving efficiency
Enhanced Impact Safety
Uses high-impact-resistant materials to protect occupants and minimize seat structure damage during collisions
Long-Term Stability
Provides consistent seating comfort and vibration suppression with high rigidity, even after prolonged use
Key Features
PA6,PA66(LUMID)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Design | Reduces seat structure weight, contributing to overall vehicle efficiency and EV performance |
| High Impact Resistance | Minimizes seat structure damage during external impacts or collisions, ensuring occupant safety |
| High Rigidity | Maintains structural stability without deformation over long-term use, enhancing ride comfort |
Interior Lighting
Application Areas
Customer Value
Glare-Free Lighting Experience
Provides visual comfort and reduces fatigue during long drives through uniform light diffusion
Premium Interior Styling
Enhances brand image with luxurious light distribution and a wide range of colors
EV-Optimized Efficiency
Contributes to extended EV driving range with energy-efficient optical design
Safety and Durability
Ensures long-term reliability with flame retardancy and weather resistance
Expanded Design Freedom
Enables precise implementation of complex lighting designs through optimized injection molding
Key Features
PC(LUMIPLAS)
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Performance Optimization | High haze (over 99%) and various half angles for smooth, uniform light diffusion |
| Flame Retardancy | Meets UL94 V-0 (1.0–1.6 mm) and V-2 (0.8 mm) ratings for enhanced safety |
| Weatherability | Maintains stable performance and appearance under changing outdoor conditions |
| Processability | Compatible with both injection and extrusion processes for mass production and complex designs |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes LG Chem’s interior engineering materials stand out?
LG Chem offers a material portfolio that fulfills sensory quality, noise reduction, lightweight design, and sustainability. This enables OEMs to achieve design flexibility and production efficiency, while providing occupants with a quiet, comfortable, and premium in-cabin experience.
2. How do LG Chem’s engineering materials enhance comfort in vehicle interiors?
Anti-squeak properties minimize friction noise for a serene interior, while light-diffusion technology delivers glare-free ambient lighting. In addition, premium surface quality enhances both visual and tactile satisfaction.
3. How do LG Chem’s interior engineering materials contribute to sustainable mobility?
We offer PCR, Bio Based, Bio Circular Balanced, and circular-balanced materials to help OEMs meet ESG goals—while lightweighting improves fuel economy and EV efficiency.
LG Chem’s Engineering Materials can extend beyond EV into a wide range of mobility sectors.
Beyond EV
Smart Mobility
Lightweight interior components for autonomous shuttles and robotaxis
Smart Appliances
High-sensory-quality parts such as control buttons and lighting