Solvay Performance Polyamides has launched Technyl Red S, a heat-stabilised polyamide designed for automotive applications operating at a continuous temperature of 200°C.
The development is a solution for turbo engine air ducts and coolers, as well as cylinder head covers.
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“This brand new ‘S’ material further strengthens the proven technology developed for Technyl HP, which has equipped over 40m vehicles made during the last seven years,” said Automotive Global marketing manager for Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Global Business Unit, Dider Chomier.
“Technyl Red S provides automotive industry applications with enhanced thermal ageing stability without compromising performance or competitiveness.”
Technyl Red S can withstand a continuous operating temperature of up to 210°C (at 1,000h) or 200°C (at 2,000 hours). With its new formulation, Technyl Red S improves strong impact and resistance to acid condensates, offers high flowability, superior surface aspect and excellent weldability.
The material is currently being authorised at major automotive Tiers. “Technyl Red S is directly resulting from long-lasting intimacy with leading players in thermal management systems,” added Chomier.
“We have also extended our Application Performance Testing (APT) centres to conduct testing in turbocharged environments, providing our customers with full part performance validation under their own operating conditions.”
Solvay Performance Polyamides supports customers with technical services to speed the time to market of new applications, from advanced material characterisation to application validation.
The offering includes predictive simulation with MMI Technyl Design and 3D printing of PA6-based functional prototypes in Sinterline PA6 powders, as well as part testing at fully-equipped APT Technyl Validation centres.
