Complex components for cars and e-mobility

Vehicle components for the interior, exterior, vehicle electronics, and powertrain

Ideas for plastics, metals and assemblies

With our network of production facilities, service and logistics points as well as on-site consulting, we support all major automotive manufacturers worldwide as a system supplier. Our portfolio includes plastic components, hybrid components and assemblies for all areas and a wide range of requirements. The variety of manufacturing processes and materials also offers plenty of scope for implementing completely new ideas. We are not limited to classic vehicle types, but also supply concepts and series products for new mobility concepts.

The diversity of OKE Areas of application

Interior

As autonomous driving technology advances, so does the vehicle interior. Since the driver’s attention is no longer entirely focused on the road, the interior takes on greater importance. Our products contribute in various ways to making the driving experience even more pleasant: Trims and panels provide a high-quality appearance with a pleasant feel; foam products improve acoustics; interior lighting is adjustable for various activities; and surfaces with integrated functions ensure better wettability, bondability, adhesion properties, or tribological properties; hybrid components are lighter and offer a long service life. The scope for integrating functions is very broad thanks to our wide variety of material combinations.

X Connector

High surface quality in the sealing area
Manufacturing tolerances of up to +/- 0.01 mm

X Rail slider

3K part (polyamide, POM, TPE-U) for connecting the window pane to the mechanical components
Manufactured using a complex index plate mold, with automatic lubrication and integrated connectors

X Guide tubes

Visible parts with high surface quality for the tailgate actuator, containing up to 30 percent glass fiber
Downstream cutting units for various vehicle models

X Covers

High-quality surfaces in a variety of colors and with different surface patterns
Efficient production of large-volume series

X Seat cover

High Surface Quality with Grain Pattern
Efficient production of large-volume series

X Transmission lever

Metal stamped part for seat adjustment
Stamped efficiently and quickly

X Leanline

Perimeter profile with a sharp edge for attachment to the wire structure using any remaining foam material
Continuous injection molding, including the attachment of a nonwoven flap inline

X Tiedown

For ergonomic and fast processing of line stitching, even with small radii
Efficient in-line extrusion

X Duoflex

Material-saving profile for hidden areas with barbs for optimal fastening
Efficient inline extrusion and customization with laser markings, notches, etc.

X Closure profile

Barbed profile for optimal fastening and smooth edges on the seat cover
Manufactured and cut to length inline; additional inline finishing options such as die-cutting, stitching marks, and contouring can be easily implemented

Vehicle seat

With the further development of autonomous driving, ergonomic enhancements to seats and seating postures are also possible. Rotating and swivelling seats, new armrests and backrests and even more individually adjustable configurations are becoming possible. Our product portfolio includes profiles for fastening, implementing contours, upholstering and connecting. We also offer a wide range of tried and tested solutions for movable elements.

X Leanline

Perimeter profile with a sharp edge for attachment to the wire structure using any remaining foam material
Continuous injection molding, including the attachment of a nonwoven flap inline

X Tiedown

For ergonomic and fast processing of line stitching, even with small radii
Efficient in-line extrusion

X Duoflex

Material-saving profile for hidden areas with barbs for optimal fastening
Efficient inline extrusion and customization with laser markings, notches, etc.

X Closure profile

Barbed profile for optimal fastening and smooth edges on the seat cover
Manufactured and cut to length inline; additional inline finishing options such as die-cutting, stitching marks, and contouring can be easily implemented

X Map pocket reinforcement

Profile with a GRP core for optimal resilience
Inline-fed glass fiber profile

Exterior

We produce components for vehicle exteriors in almost any size. From large underbody parts to fine connecting elements, we supply filigree and complex components such as trims, body and structural components for a wide range of applications, as well as particularly resilient, impact-resistant, UV and weather-resistant products that can withstand even high temperatures and offer an attractive design. Our body attachments also provide surfaces that optimize various finishing processes such as grinding, polishing, coating and painting.

We assemble functionally integrated assemblies inline or in downstream work steps. We also assemble functional and decorative metal parts, reflectors, sealing and damping elements as well as a wide range of very different electrical components partially or fully automatically. We support the developers to achieve the best combination of lightweight construction, appearance, robustness and functionality.

X Wheel arch linings

Durable material to protect the inner fender from mechanical and chemical wear
Installation of a soft component

X Carrier cover with rear light

Component with high-quality surface finish and mounted brake light
Ultra-thin injection-molded gasket, assembly of taillight and clips, functional testing

X Sill paneling

Lightweight large component achieved through the use of foamed plastics
Component with a high-quality appearance to improve the cw value

X Adapter strip

Component with a high-quality surface finish and an ultra-thin molded-on seal to protect against moisture ingress
Assembly and multiple functional tests performed in-house

X Fuel filler module

2K part with tight tolerances
Robot-assisted handling for part removal and semi-automated assembly

X Underbody cladding

Vibration-reduced large component designed to reduce interior noise (NVH)
Improves a vehicle’s drag coefficient (cw) and protects against mechanical damage (e.g., stone chips)

Powertrain

We also produce drive components. By using engineering plastics, material combinations and modern technologies, we realize advantages such as weight reductions, a reduction in components and assembly processes through function integration, improved NVH performance (NVH = noise, vibration, harshness) and cost savings, depending on the application.

Our Powertrain division includes fluid and thermal management, components for control and regulation as well as components for reducing noise and vibrations. In no other area are multi-component technology and assemblies used more frequently: seals, threads and the combination with high-performance plastics are part of almost every component in this area, but automated and demanding quality tests are also part of our work!

X Charging socket

Durable part made of PA6 GF30
Optimized cycle times thanks to in-house mold design

X Fuel level sensor cover

Tight, precise seal to prevent vapors from escaping into the passenger compartment
A sophisticated two-component part with tight tolerances

X Media chute

Cable routing throughout the entire electric car
Fully automated assembly of four individual components
In-house design and production of the injection mold

X Battery cover

Electrically conductive material with a <e of 10^5 ohms
Injection molding of a thin, visible part with high surface quality requirements

X Coolant expansion tank

High requirements for durability and pressure
Complex two-component part with tight tolerances

X Air deflector

2K part made of hard and soft material components
Increases the cooling system’s performance and improves a vehicle’s cw value

X Air spring cover

The world’s only all-plastic spring element made of PA6 GF50
Two parts joined by hot-gas welding and DMC laser marking for permanent product identification

Examples of our development priorities

Board electronics

We supply our international customers with a broad product portfolio for on-board electronics. This includes both simple individual parts and complex assemblies. Our core competencies include connectors in the high-voltage sector as well as the overmoulding of contacts and the integration of seals.

Board electronics

Thermal management

We have been processing metals for over 100 years – and combining metals and plastics for many decades. Our experience with this combination of materials forms the basis for the production of components for thermal management.

Thermal management

Pneumatic vehicle suspension

Suspension components are exposed to high loads. We manage to reduce the use of materials, simplify production processes and guarantee quality. Transparent and seamless.

Pneumatic vehicle suspension

Vehicle doors and tailgates

Thanks to our expertise in locking technology and vehicle electronics, we understand the requirements for vehicle access components. We create functional levers, housings and covers that are tailored to the overall system.

Vehicle access and tailgates

Plastic extrusion

We have decades of experience as experts in plastics extrusion. In the automotive sector in particular, we develop and produce plastic solutions that meet the high technical and quality requirements of the vehicle industry.

Plastic extrusion

Material substitution

We advise our customers on adapting the hardness, elasticity and resistance or very specific requirements that the component must meet. In the case of expensive raw materials or high processing temperatures, we can often offer materials that are cheaper and also meet the requirements. Example: TPU.

Material substitution

Trends and innovations

Embedded connectivity

By 2030, around 95% of all new car sales will be equipped with embedded connectivity. We supply electrical components and housings for vehicle sensors that collect real-time data on the use, performance, charging habits of electric vehicles and traffic conditions.

Vehicle electronics

Intelligent manufacturing

Our process design has changed at a breathtaking pace in recent years. Starting with the real-time monitoring of machining processes using internal device sensors, we are now in the midst of technologies such as industrial IoT, 5G, the use of artificial intelligence and digital twins.

Alternative drive systems

With the further development of alternative drives, we are expanding our product portfolio and our technological expertise. While we continue to have a strong presence in fluid management, the proportion of our products used in e-mobility is growing. From simple cable ducts for e-bikes to complex thermal management components, our technological versatility means we are at the heart of the transformation and further development of different drive types.

our technologies

Optimal supply chain

Reducing CO₂ emissions has been an important issue for us, and not just since the Supply Chain Act came into force. With international production sites, service points, warehouses and wholesalers, the quality of our advice is high, but our customers’ supply chains remain lean!

our locations

Function integration through material combinations

Multi-component parts
in any size

Whether extrusion or injection molding: we know how to join two or more materials inline in a force-fit and/or form-fit manner. We provide panels and components for vehicle electronics with circumferential seals, we save on high-quality cover materials by using textile complementary materials for our profiles, and we process fibers and metallic elements directly in the tool or in mostly fully automated downstream processes. The variety of technologies, machines and systems of almost any size and our many years of experience open up scope for value creation potential analyses, functional integration and stable processes. Versatility is what sets us apart: Our injection molding competence centers produce multi-component parts weighing from a few grams up to 9.5 kilograms.

OKE in the chassis Much more than hot air!

A good example of the interaction of different processes is our product for air ride suspensions. The air suspension cover is assembled from two components using the hot gas process, each of which has an individual DMC code. This means that important production parameters can still be traced years later. Each air suspension cover is gas-tested before delivery. We leave nothing to chance!

Automation components and downstream process units

Mechanical post-processing for efficiency and flexibility

Plastic tubes for vehicle tailgates are required in a wide range of sizes. This is because they are needed for everything from simple small cars to large luxury limousines. The system consists of three tubes (drive, torsion and output tube) with thin wall thicknesses, which must interlock precisely. In addition, the demands on the surface are high!

We produce the length variants particularly efficiently by buffering and cutting the basic products to length. After fully automated mold removal, the molded parts are temporarily stored until they have cooled down completely. A separate downstream processing unit for each of the tubes then takes over the cutting to length and chamfering. The result: perfect interaction between the three components and easy implementation of infinitely variable lengths thanks to an efficient process without additional tool inserts!

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OKE Group GmbH
Nobelstraße 7
48477 Hörstel
Germany

Phone: +49 5459 914-0
info@oke-group.com