The partnership began with an initiative by AMINO, which identified the customer\u2019s need \u2014 a major manufacturer in the automotive sector \u2014 to optimize costs without compromising product quality. Aware of the customer\u2019s commercial and margin constraints, AMINO\u2019s technical team proposed replacing the traditional polyurethane system with a low-density material,<\/strong> a solution already proven in similar aftermarket applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The proposal was well received following successful technical tests that demonstrated the maintenance of the required physical properties. The project advanced rapidly, with the material virtually approved and the final submission process underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The customer uses two main polyurethane systems supplied by AMINO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both systems are tailored to the customer’s requirements and meet the standards required by automakers, even without the need for government agency approval, thanks to a proven supply track record with well-known manufacturers in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being a lower-density material \u2014 and therefore with lower per-part consumption and cost \u2014 the developed system remains fully compatible with the customer\u2019s manufacturing processes. AMINO had previously supplied the high-density system and, based on this prior knowledge, adjusted the formulation to maintain the same demolding, injection, and curing times, ensuring production continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These adjustments take into account each customer\u2019s specific conditions, such as geometries, hardness, and deformation resistance. AMINO\u2019s technical expertise ensures that the material molds to the filter shape and fulfills its structural and sealing functions, even with reduced mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adopting low-density PU directly contributes to industrial sustainability.<\/strong> Using less material per part proportionally reduces CO\u2082 emissions associated with the manufacturing and transport of inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This alignment with sustainable practices reinforces AMINO\u2019s commitment to delivering innovative and environmentally responsible solutions, anticipating strategic movements in the automotive market toward decarbonization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This case study exemplifies how applied innovation <\/strong>and technical expertise<\/strong> can transform cost challenges into opportunities for industrial and sustainable gains. The partnership with this automotive sector client reinforces AMINO\u2019s role as a benchmark in polyurethane solutions tailored to the specific demands of each application and segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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