In automotive manufacturing Class A components are things like mirrors, headlights, door handles, tail lights, and other parts with smooth, polished finishes that are easily scratched or damaged. These parts are often packed in special plastic containers that are fitted with protective dunnage to hold each part securely to protect them from damage.
A common type of dunnage used with automotive parts is made with nonwoven fabric that is formed into a grid of individual pockets. This fabric can also be laminated to corrugated sheeting, such as Coroplast, which is then assembled into a protective grid. Individual parts fit into the grid pockets, and the entire assembly fits into a sturdy, returnable plastic container (RPC). The end result is a reusable closed-loop packaging system.
TPC provides both the nonwoven fabric alone or laminated onto Coroplast sheeting. We are an IATF 16949-certified provider committed to continuous improvement, waste reduction, and defect prevention in the automotive industry. We are also ISO 9001 certified.
Find out more about our spunbond nonwoven fabrics and how TPC supports manufacturers in the automotive industry.
