DSM
High temperature automotive grade polyamides introduced at “Fakuma 2014”
 The new grades complement DSM's "Stanyl" and "Akulon" portfolios (Photo: DSM) |
Global life sciences and material sciences company Royal DSM (Heerlen / The Netherlands; www.dsm.com) launched a new generation of “Diablo” high temperature resistant polyamides at the “Fakuma 2014” (www.fakuma-messe.de) plastics processing trade fair, held in October in Friedrichshafen / Germany. The grades form part of the company’s “Stanyl” PA 46 and “Akulon” PA 6.6 portfolios and have been developed for applications in automotive engine compartments, where temperatures can reach 260°C.
The materials offer benefits in long-term temperature resistance components, including air intake manifolds with integrated intercoolers, ducts, charge air cooler end caps, mixing tubes and resonators, the company said. “Stanyl Diablo” PA 46 is able to withstand a continuous use temperature of 230°C, while “Akulon Diablo” can withstand 220°C in continuous use. Both grades have improved resistance to short-term high temperature peaks with heat deformation temperatures (HDTs) of 267°C and 245°C respectively.
The materials offer benefits in long-term temperature resistance components, including air intake manifolds with integrated intercoolers, ducts, charge air cooler end caps, mixing tubes and resonators, the company said. “Stanyl Diablo” PA 46 is able to withstand a continuous use temperature of 230°C, while “Akulon Diablo” can withstand 220°C in continuous use. Both grades have improved resistance to short-term high temperature peaks with heat deformation temperatures (HDTs) of 267°C and 245°C respectively.
05.11.2014 Plasteurope.com [229621-0]
Published on 05.11.2014
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