At K 2007, DSM Engineering Plastics will demonstrate how Stanyl PA46 is the material of choice for the production of a wide range of gears: interior gears, motor management gears, steel replacement gears, electric power steering gears, etc.
Key benefits include greater design freedom, as a result of the material’s 150% higher stiffness, strength and creep resistance at temperatures of 150-220°C when compared to other PAs and PPAs. In addition, Stanyl is able to deliver greater durability: extreme wear and abrasion resistance, as a result of its unmatched high fatigue, ductility and creep resistance thanks to its 70-80% crystallinity levels. Furthermore, when annealed, the parts display less dimensional change due to lower moisture uptake compared to PA66. Other benefits include lower system costs, lower weight and less noise compared to metals.

At the “Thermoplastic materials in the engine compartment” Symposium, MANN+HUMMEL, together with other companies, will be presenting innovative developments in that field. The innovations covered by the filtration specialist will include increased functional integration, the use of recycled plastics, as well as the optimisation of a specific injection moulding process. The technical content of this event is being organised by MANN+HUMMEL. The Symposium takes place on 12th and 13th June 2007 at the Haus der Technik in Essen, Germany.

A single material solution from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has enabled Daimler Chrysler to create a high quality interior for its new Mercedes C-Class. Daplen™ EE188HP, a thermoplastic olefin compound (TPO) has been used on all visible, injection moulded interior trims of the C-Class interior, replacing the need for several polymers to deliver the desired concept. The simplification of development and manufacture coming from a single material solution offers distinct advantages.