Recently, an automobile media stepped off the accelerator pedal of a car during a test run. In the reader\'s comment area, netizens in the country blasted that the accelerator pedal of a car was made of plastic and was not safe. As a plastic parts manufacturer, I find this news ridiculous.

In most people\'s cognition, as a "iron barn", the application of metal materials in automobiles should account for a large proportion. But with the continuous advancement of technology, the metal on cars is increasingly being replaced by other materials. In today\'s automotive industry, due to considerations such as weight reduction and safety, more and more new materials have been added to automobiles. For example, the use of carbon fiber, engineering plastics, nylon, resin and other materials on the body and parts has replaced traditional cast iron, alloys, glass and other materials to achieve the purpose of enhancing the safety of vehicles and reducing the weight of vehicles. For example, the front cover of the smart (equivalent to the hood of the Volkswagen Lava) and the door panels and many other body coverings are made of plastic.

As for the use of engineering plastics instead of metal for the accelerator pedal in cars, it is not that manufacturers deliberately reduce costs, but has deeper safety considerations.

Plastic parts applied to the accelerator pedal arm
After most people have a car, they rarely lie down and take a closer look at the materials of the pedals under the driver\'s seat. In the past, when the throttle was controlled by a cable, the safety design standards, fuel-saving performance, and lightweight of the car were not as high as today\'s standards. Therefore, the accelerator pedal and pedal arm are made of metal materials such as cast iron. Most electronic throttles are used. The fuel injection volume is controlled by electronic signals. In addition to the light weight requirements of the entire vehicle, the accelerator pedal and pedal arm of most models on the market are currently made of "plastic" material.

Apply plastic parts to the fuel tank
Automobile fuel tanks are made of iron sheet, aluminum-magnesium alloy, and engineering plastics. As a flammable and explosive substance, its storage method and safety have also received great attention. So which kind of fuel tank is safer?
Due to the low cost and easy corrosion of the fuel tank made of iron sheet, over time, it may cause problems such as oil leakage. In addition, the iron fuel tank is easy to be charged, which may cause fuel fire, so the safety is not high. The plastic fuel tank does not cause these problems.

There are many accessories on the car made of plastic. As a plastic parts manufacturer, we can\'t list them here. If you have a demand or interest in plastic parts, please contact us.