6. Applications

The breakdown of the market in 2000, for a worldwide consumption of 19,600 t, is as follows:

• Japan: 71% ;

• United States: 18% ;

• Europe: 11%.

The main sectors of application of the PDCPD concern the following different types of market.

• Agricultural / Special machinery

  • Tractors

  • Cranes, excavators

  • Agricultural machinery

  • Leisure and beach equipment...

• Cars / Trucks (figure 4 )