Chassis

Chassis components have to combine low weight with high stiffness, strength and long-term durability. The resin system determines how much of the fiber performance reaches the finished part.

Evonik develops and sells VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates— reactive diluents that enable high-performance fiber-reinforced composite solutions in vinyl ester (VE) and unsaturated polyester (UP) resin systems.

• Lightweight Design: Methacrylate crosslinkers form resilient networks for high-performance composites, supporting stiffness and strength in structural chassis parts at low component weight.
• Low-Odor Monomers: Low-volatile, low-odor methacrylates for full or partial substitution of styrene as reactive diluent in VE and UP resins.
• Optimized Processing: Improved resin performance for efficient manufacturing
• Tailored Material Design: Versatile chemistry for customized composite solutions

Solutions by Application

Composite Resin Systems for Chassis Design

Build the foundation for high-performance chassis systems with advanced composites designed for durability, safety, and efficiency.

VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates provide a lower-odor and less hazardous alternative to traditional monomers, delivering similar performance with reduced risk. These materials act as effective reactive diluents in widely used composite resin systems, such as vinyl ester (VE) and unsaturated polyester (UPR), helping to improve processability and end-product quality.

Styrene has historically been used as a reactive diluent in these resins and has come under increased environmental and regulatory scrutiny. Evonik's Specialty Methacrylates product line offers low-volatile and low-odor monomers for the full or partial substitution of styrene in composite resins. Reactive diluent blends make it possible to optimize elongation at break, tensile strength, heat deflection temperature (HDT) and water resistance.

They contribute to optimized mechanical strength, enhanced water resistance, and smoother processing, making them well suited for demanding automotive applications. In addition, advanced crosslinking agents enable the development of composites with strong structural integrity, long-term durability, and reliable performance under challenging conditions. This versatile chemistry supports engineers and formulators in creating high-performance solutions tailored to specific design requirements.

• VISIOMER® 1,4-BDDMA and VISIOMER® PEG 200 DMA– Crosslinkers for structural integrity, durability and long-term performance
• VISIOMER® Terra IBOMA and VISIOMER® c-HMA – Reactive diluents that optimize mechanical strength, water resistance and processing efficiency in vinyl ester (VE) and unsaturated polyester (UP) resins

Your advantage:

• Increased stiffness and strength for structural chassis parts
• Enhanced durability under mechanical and environmental stress
• Reduced component weight through fiber-reinforced composite design

The Evonik Advantage

Developed for Modern Mobility
VISIOMER® supports the transition to lightweight vehicles, electrification, and composite-based component design.

Low-Volatile Monomer Chemistry
VISIOMER® reactive diluents and crosslinkers are low-volatile and low-odor. Evonik positions selected VISIOMER® methacrylates as less hazardous alternatives to styrene in composite resins.

From Molecule to Application
Evonik combines deep methacrylate expertise with real-world application knowledge—supporting you from formulation to final component performance.

Chassis composites require resin systems that combine mechanical performance with a controlled monomer profile.

Explore VISIOMER® solutions for chassis applications.

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VISIOMER® by Evonik—engineered to move your chassis innovation forward.