Polyamide-based composite material30-Nov-2012 20:41 GMT
Windform SP from CRP Technology is a composite, polyamide-based carbon-filled material with characteristics that make it suitable for a series of applications, including the motorsport industry.
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Carbon-fiber air intakes
29-Nov-2012 20:25 GMT
Developed to efficiently direct airflow from the filter to the throttle body, Corsa Performance Intakes featuring power channel technology streamline airflow to eliminate calibration concerns and help to increase throttle response.
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Fire-resistant bushing
15-Nov-2012 21:07 GMT
Igus’ iglide GV0 polymer plain bearing material is fire retardant and is classified according to UL94 with V0 standards.
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Fast-curing epoxy system
02-Oct-2012 00:45 GMT
Momentive Specialty Chemicals offers an epoxy system to accelerate mass production of carbon-fiber composites for lightweight automotive structural components.
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PPS grade for 3-D robotic blow molding
20-Aug-2012 16:21 GMT
Ticona R&D leads to development of new Fortron PPS for use in 3-D robotic manipulated blow molding process.
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Thermal dispersant coating
20-Aug-2012 16:18 GMT
The DECC Co. now offers a new thermal dispersant coating application that helps reduce high operating temperatures caused by EPA emissions-compliant diesel engines.
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High-temperature elastomers
20-Aug-2012 16:15 GMT
DuPont Performance Polymersdeveloped Vamac Ultra HT to extend heat resistance and the dynamic performance of the standard Vamac portfolio to a temperature range of 170-180°C (338-356°F), suitable for demanding applications such as turbo hoses and air ducts.
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Flame-retardant polyurethane foam
25-Jul-2012 19:49 GMT
Suitable for a range of underhood acoustical and thermal insulating applications, Woodbridge developed its flame-retardant polyurethane foam to meet increasingly stringent OEM needs.
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Heat performance polyamides for turbos
13-Jul-2012 20:34 GMT
To meet an increasing demand for turbo technology solutions, Rhodia Engineering Plastics’ Technyl heat performance range of polyamide 6.6 grades for the automotive industry is specifically engineered for both injection- and blow-molded parts for turbocharged engines.
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Advanced high-strength steels
22-Jun-2012 22:15 GMT
NanoSteel’s new advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) feature a combination of high strength and high ductility for automotive structures.
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