ELECTRIC VEHICLES | COMPOUNDS
Right: SABIC’s Noryl NHP resins have been devel- oped for e-mobility applications such as batteries
applications, ranging from structural, EV battery and electrical components to exterior and interior parts. Lexan FR resin is used
in the battery module housing, which integrates the electrical conductor directly into the housing in a one-shot moulding process, saving assembly time and improving quality and consistency, according to Sabic. The front-end module is also moulded in a single shot using a combination of Stamax long-glass-fibre PP with and thermoplastic composite sheets. The process involves insertion of pre-cut sheets into the mould, where they are shaped and combined with additional inserts, then overmoulded to form a lightweight yet rigid composite component. Stamax is also used for the front trunk, which is a single-piece moulded part in combination with a thermoplastic elastomer. In both these applications, Stamax was selected for its high stiffness-to-weight ratio, low warpage, adhesive properties, and impact performance. Mexican interior parts supplier GDO selected
Elix Ultra HH4115PG, an ABS/PC blend from Elix Polymers for the chrome-plated dashboard trim used by a premium EV manufacturer. Ultra HH- 4115PG is one of several products the company offers for chrome-plated applications; Elix ABS P2MC carries a number of OEM approvals, HH P2MC is recommended for applications requiring greater thermal resistance, and Ultra HF4200PG is an ABS/PC blend with high flow. Last year, Elix Polymers partnered with Aimplas
and Itera Mobility Engineering on a SMART5G Project funded by the State Research Agency (AEI)
Right: Teknor Apex sees opportunities for its Flexalloy PVC elastomers in EV charging cables
with the aim of developing an intelli- gent, efficient and sustainable system to enable drivers to replace their discharged EV battery packs with charged ones to avoid lengthy charging stops. The initiative is also develop- ing sustainable, structural
battery casings for light- weight vehicles based on
reusable, recyclable, thermoplastic composites. Teknor Apex offers its Flexalloy PVC
elastomers for EV charging cables. The company says the materials are abrasion, chemical, and oil resistant and offer brittle points as low as -60°C and high temperature ratings of up to 105°C. It says this property combination makes them well suited for wire and cable applications routinely exposed to the elements, such as those in EV charging cables. The compounder offers materials to support light-weighting goals - including its semi-aromatic Creamid S and low moisture absorption Creamid P polyamides, and is developing long glass PP and PA products for structural metal replacement. It is also expanding it is sustainable materials portfolio and claims a core competence in sustainable PA materials. Already available in North America, its Recyclon PA solutions include grades containing up to 100% recycled content that offer high degree of consistency in performance and processability. “Our key approach is that we’re identifying and engineering solutions to meet actual challenges faced by our customers in real time,” says Lance Nunley, New Business Development Manager at Teknor Apex.
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