Rhodia and Inoplast have created the first polyamide reinforcement beam
Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles.
Plastics
News Plastech
Akulon from DSM Engineering Plastics in automotive feasibility studies
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced that Akulon PA6 resin has been selected by various OEMs and Tiers for various applications and feasibility studies for oil sumps and oil pans use in under-the-hood. Currently various engine and road tests are ongoing. Final design validation of Akulon PA6 in the oil sumps and oil pans is expected for the end of 2009.
Polymer made of DuPont Delrin
Iwis antriebssysteme GmbH & Co.KG will launch its new FLEXON hinged-slat chains and MatTop chains made of DuPont Delrin acetal resin at Motion, Drive & Automation.
New Renewably-Sourced Polymer Debuts in Radiator End Tank Program
The plant-derived DuPont Zytel 610 nylon resin that debuts on DENSO Corp.’s new automotive radiator end tank illustrates the benefits of close collaboration throughout the value chain and marks the first use of DuPont renewably sourced plastic in mechanical components exposed to the hot, chemically aggressive underhood environment.
Soft Touch for Compact Class
Pads made of Sekisui Alveo polyolefin foam provide costefficient comfort in vehicle interiors.
Hyundai and SABIC Innovative Plastics collaboration
3D Backlight of “ix-onic” concept highlights newest Hyundai and SABIC Innovative Plastics collaboration on Polycarbonate Glazing Technology.
Arnitel from DSM Engineering Plastics makes the difference for new Ford model
Ford has selected Arnitel TPC from DSM Engineering Plastics for the production of vacuum brake tubes for its recently launched new Ford Fiesta.
DSM Engineering Plastics introduces innovations in automotive applications
To underline its commitment to the automotive industry, DSM Engineering Plastics is attending key industry events to demonstrate various new solutions for automotive applications.
Borealis launches BorPure family of “good taste” organoleptic PE
Borealis launches BorPure family of “good taste” organoleptic PEs for bottle caps and closures.
High-performance plastic Ultrason in firefighter’s helmets
The new high-performance plastic Ultrason® E2010 HC, a BASF PESU (polyether sulfone), has recently been put to an extraordinary use.
FRX Polymers and Polynew are top winners of Spe Environmental Division’s ‘Clean Technology’ Awards
A technology developed by FRX Polymers, Inc. for producing engineering thermoplastics that are inherently flame retardant and environmentally friendly has received the first-place award in the Clean Technology Business Forum and Competition, it was announced today by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).
Borealis launches advanced innovations
Advanced aesthetics, best-in-class organoleptics, faster production, and energy- and weight-reducing advantages are among the unique capabilities Borealis will showcase to Plast ’09 visitors during the fourday tri-annual event in Milan.
