Automotive & Racing – Material Solutions by REDPIN GROUP

Industry Characteristics & Material Requirements

The automotive and racing industries demand materials that reduce weight, increase safety, and withstand extreme mechanical and thermal loads. Key requirements include:

· High strength-to-weight ratio – for vehicle lightweighting, fuel efficiency, and faster lap times

· Impact & crash energy absorption – for passenger safety and structural integrity

· Heat & fire resistance – near engines, exhausts, and braking systems

· Vibration damping & noise reduction – for ride comfort and component durability

· Abrasion & chemical resistance – against fuels, oils, coolants, and road salts

· Design flexibility & surface finish – for complex aerodynamic shapes and visible carbon parts

REDPIN GROUP supplies high-performance composites and engineering plastics that meet these demands, from structural monocoques to underhood components and interior trims.

Recommended Materials & Applications

Material Category	Product Forms	Main Automotive & Racing Applications
Carbon Fiber	Cloth, tape, sheet, rod	Monocoque chassis, body panels, drive shafts, racing seats, steering wheels, aerodynamic wings
Aramid	Cloth, tape, chopped strands	Belts, hoses, impactresistant body armor (rally cars), brake pads, gaskets
Fiberglass	Cloth, tape, mat, chopped strands	Body shells (entrylevel race cars), underbody shields, acoustic insulation, battery boxes (EV)
High Silica Fiberglass	Cloth, tape	Heat shields, exhaust wraps, fireresistant bulkheads
Engineering Plastics (PA, POM, PEEK, PC, ABS)	Sheet, rod, tube	Intake manifolds, fuel system components, bearing cages, lightweight brackets, interior clips
Rubber (NBR, FKM, EPDM, silicone)	Sheet, hose	Fuel hoses, coolant hoses, turbocharger hoses, vibration mounts, seals, gaskets

Note: REDPIN GROUP offers materials in cloth, tape, ropes, sheets, rods, chopped strands, and mat – suitable for prepreg, wet layup, compression molding, and injection molding processes. For OEM or motorsport team requirements, contact our engineering support team.