Outsert technology

In the outsert technology, functional components out of thermoplastic polymers are injected into pre-punched holes of a metal blank. Therefore, the blank is inserted and fixed between the two halves of the injection mold. Sealing elements made from highly heat-resistant plastics (Figure 1.76) for example PEEK can help to compensate for the considerable manufacturing tolerances of metal parts [1, 3,15, and 32). 

Outsert technology (metal-plastic composites) offers good growth potential for engineering polymers in automotive applications. 

Future demand for POM will, however, be sustained by product and applications development. In automotive markets, POM is expected to make further inroads in under-the-bonnet, electrical systems and interior applications. The use of POM for car interior applications for example, should be boosted by the development of odour-free products, which overcome the problem of odour emissions previously associated with use of polyacetal inside the car. Other interesting product developments expected to encourage greater use of POM in the car include the use of so-called outsert technology (metal-plastic composites), and the combination of POM with injection moulded soft components, including NBR rubber and polyester elastomers. 

The development of outsert technology (metal-plastic composites) offers good growth potential for POM in automotive applications. Another forward-looking application being developed is the eombination of POM with injection moulded soft eomponents, including NBR rubber and polyester elastomers. 

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