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Automotive Industry
Automotive
Industry
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The
automotive industry tends to dominate the rubber industry,
both directly (as in the original equipment tyres and many
other elastomeric items fitted to the car during manufacture),
and indirectly: in terms of replacement items (tyres, wiper
blades and to an ever-decreasing extent other items). With
the exception of tyres, engine mounts and wiper blades (where
natural rubber retains a significant market share), many of
the items are made from synthetic rubber, although more natural
rubber could be used (in blends) in extruded weather seals.
Some items used in the engine compartment are manufactured
from high value synthetic rubbers (e.g. hose for air-conditioning,
engine seals, etc)
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