Automotive
High-performance additives for the automotive industry
Graphite and mica are proven functional minerals in the manufacture of modern and safe vehicles. Whether fire protection for car seats or thermal management in the battery housing – we supply the right raw material for the components installed in cars.
Flame protection for seats and covers
Expandable graphite can be used as a halogen-free additive in PU foam to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in vehicle seats, trims or engine covers.
Fire-protected plastic components
Plastic components such as dashboards, door panels and housings reliably meet fire protection requirements according to UL 94 and ISO 3795 with expandable graphite as a halogen-free additive.
Thermal management in the car
When high temperatures occur in the engine bay, control units and power electronics, graphite additives efficiently dissipate heat and prevent dangerous hotspots.
Graphite-based lubricants
Natural graphite is a proven lubricant in the automotive industry. Used as an additive in oils, greases and brake pads, it reduces friction and wear in gearboxes, bearings and braking systems.
Vibration damping and sound insulation
As an additive in damping agents, mica helps to dampen vibrations and droning noises on the underbody and body parts, ensuring a quieter interior.
Graphite in batteries and fuel cells
Graphite conducts electricity, is chemically resistant and lightweight — making it an indispensable raw material in lithium-ion batteries, redox-flow batteries and fuel cells in modern electric vehicles.
Our raw materials at a glance
Natural graphite
At LUH, we offer natural graphite with outstanding properties in terms of flame protection, conductivity and lubricity. It is a sustainable and high-performance alternative to synthetic graphite.
Expandable graphite
Our REACH-compliant expandable graphite is based on natural graphite and is continuously tested and further developed to offer the best possible solutions for halogen-free flame protection and fire protection systems.
Mica
Our muscovite micas offer high chemical and thermal resistance, outstanding electrical insulation and, as a natural, untreated mineral, are free of chemical modifications.
