According to the testing of SMC composite material manufacturers, whether sprayed or bonded SMC can be recycled and used, parts made from partially recycled SMC will not affect their functionality at all. In the near future, safety rods made from recycled SMC will be used in heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The engine hood, convertible top cover liner, side panels, grille panels, and exterior body panels can also be used for recycling SMC manufacturing.
Foreign SMCs tend to be environmentally friendly and lightweight, following the requirements of automobiles for lightweight and environmental protection. The foreign automotive industry is increasingly inclined to use GMT data to meet the demand for structural components. This is mainly because GMT data has good durability, shorter forming cycles, higher production efficiency, and lower processing costs. It is mainly used by SMC composite material manufacturers to produce multi-functional brackets for passenger cars, dashboard brackets, seat frames, engine covers, battery brackets, etc. Sheet molded compound (SMC) is an important type of glass fiber reinforced thermosetting plastic. Due to its outstanding functionality, mass production, and appearance, it has been used in many cars.
At present, the application of SMC in automobiles is body panels, accounting for 70% of commonly used SMCs. The fastest-growing parts are structural and transmission parts. In the next five years, the consumption of SMC in automobiles will continue to increase by 22% to 71%, while the growth of other professions will be between 13% and 35%. The materials of foreign SMC composite material manufacturers are increasingly being used for automotive structural components. Because of its multiple functions, it is widely considered to have advantages in structural planning, so it is popularized and used in Dashboard instrument panel, steering gear, radiator system and electronic equipment system.