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newly launched LNP Thermocomp OFM com- pounds, based on PPS resin, which broaden the scope of Sabic’s offering and address increasingly rigorous voltage and power demands. Illustrating its extensive product scope, the company dis- played a full-size replica of an EV battery pack, as well as individual battery components including a lightweight honeycomb energy absorber using Noryl GTX resin, a cell retainer and module frame made with LNP Konduit compound, and electrical insulation film extruded from Noryl NHP resin. “Our customers are under pressure to deliver EV systems that handle more power, run cooler, and operate more reliably,” said Sergi Monros, Vice President, Sabic’s Specialties BU.
Sustainable expectations Tisan Engineering Plastics formulates thermally conductive polymers and produces compounds under the Tislamid trademark. Tislamid 66, rein- forced with glass fibre and special filler, offers more than 5 W/mK through/plane thermal conductivity as well as advanced flame resistance and maximum glow wire performance, while another grade of Tislamid 6 with special filler has 5.5 W/mK through/ plane thermal conductivity, improved mechanical properties, and high strength. Another polymer under the Tisoplen trademark offers 0.95 W/mK through/plane thermal conductivity as well as electrical insulative properties. Tisan’s product portfolio also includes PC-based polymers, such as grades under the Tisarbon trademark, which have similar enhanced properties. Circularity is rapidly becoming a commercial
requirement with OEMs increasingly expecting suppliers to reduce embedded carbon while incorporating recycled and renewable feedstocks wherever feasible. Tisan’s EcoStar talc-filled recycled PP compound is designed for use in automotive applications, while its EcoStar PA grade is produced from high quality post-industrial recycled PA 66 materials. The most important feature of EcoStar products is that they can be customised to offer ecological and economical solutions in different markets. The upcoming European End-of-Life Vehicles
Regulation (ELVR) is bringing greater focus to circularity. “For material selection, this marks a fundamental shift,” explains Kurt Maschke, Senior Director Global Business Development Automotive at Mocom. “Mechanical properties will no longer be the only deciding factor. A material’s ability to be efficiently returned to the material cycle at the end of its service life will become equally impor- tant. At Mocom, we believe the greatest opportu-
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nity lies in addressing electrification and circularity together. Our portfolio therefore includes innova- tive PP, PA, TPV and high-performance polymer solutions as well as materials designed with future ELVR requirements in mind.”
Recycled content One example is the Altech PA FR product family which combine strong mechanical performance with halogen-free and PFAS-free flame retardant technology. Altech PA ECO FR solutions contain up
to 35% recycled content while reducing CO2 emissions by as much as 65% compared with equivalent virgin-material solutions demonstrating that sustainability and technical performance do not have to be at odds. “We evaluate the integra- tion of PCR in every new product development,” said Maschke. “Based on current experience, we see PCR shares of 20 to 30% as a realistic and technically sound future standard for many applications. Close cooperation between OEMs, system suppliers, raw material producers, and compounders, will be essential to meet both the technical demands of electrification and the requirements of the ELVR.” Eurotec continues to develop versatile solutions by combining sustainability with cost optimisation. Its Tecomid ECO product series not only meets the high-performance expectations of the industry, but also contributes to more economical and environ- mentally friendly production processes. For example, Tecomid ECO NB43 GR30 BK012 HS M65I contains 65% post-industrial recycled PA6 and 30% glass fibre reinforcement, offering high strength and impact resistance. With a lower carbon footprint, the material minimises environmental impact while providing a cost advantage, making it suitable for a wide range of automotive applications including sunroof frames, door handles, and electrical parts. Elsewhere, Tecomid ECO NB43 GR15 BK321 HS M50I contains 50% post-industrial recycled PA6 and 15% glass fibre reinforcement whilst offering excellent surface quality.
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