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New High-Temp Grades of PA, PPA and PBT Showcased at FAKUMA

New High-Temp Grades of PA, PPA and PBT Showcased at FAKUMA

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New High-Temp Grades of PA, PPA and PBT Showcased at FAKUMAAt Fakuma 2018; Transportation & Advanced Polymers unit of DowDuPont Inc. showcased its new grades of high-temperature PolyAmide and Poly-Butylene Terephthalate (PBT) for thousands of interested visitors to new advance materials.

The High-Temp. PA is a new grade of bio-based Zytel HTN PolyPhthalAmide (PPA). The high-performance, halogen free and flame-retardant material has been designed for surface mounts technology, connectors and a broad range of electrical components in automotive.

According to DowDupont officials; this material is an alternative to thermosets or more expensive other specialty polymers while maintaining easy processing.

These new grades of Crastin-brand of PBT, which could be coloured in orange for use in high-voltage connectors, have being targeted for the electric and hybrid-electric vehicle markets.

Rudy Van Engen, transportation and advanced polymers sales director said at Fakuma to journalists that: “We’re engaging the whole portfolio in key applications”. He also added;  “Transportation, electrical/electronic and health care will be strategic for our growth in the future.”

He said; “It’s important for us to continue to adjust to new requirements in temperature resistance, chemical resistance and other areas.”

According to “Van Engen”; Till now, The automotive market has been performing well in this regard”.

Pointing to auto industry he said: “The last two years have been exceptional in terms of growth and We’re seeing more design activity and more lightweighting, along with changing dynamics in e-mobility.”

DowDuPont has recently launched Ahead, a program designed to use DuPont’s materials in future automobiles.

Ahead is focused on lightweighting, battery pack components and assembly, thermal management and safety, electric motors; powertrain and chassis, and electrical and electronics applications.
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