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Akulon from DSM Engineering Plastics in automotive feasibility studies

Akulon from DSM Engineering Plastics in automotive feasibility studies

DSM Engineering Plastics has announced that Akulon PA6 resin has been selected by various OEMs and Tiers for various applications and feasibility studies for oil sumps and oil pans use in under-the-hood. Currently various engine and road tests are ongoing. Final design validation of Akulon PA6 in the oil sumps and oil pans is expected for the end of 2009.

Polymer made of DuPont Delrin

Polymer made of DuPont Delrin

Iwis antriebssysteme GmbH & Co.KG will launch its new FLEXON hinged-slat chains and MatTop chains made of DuPont Delrin acetal resin at Motion, Drive & Automation.

New Renewably-Sourced Polymer Debuts in Radiator End Tank Program

New Renewably-Sourced Polymer Debuts in Radiator End Tank Program

The plant-derived DuPont Zytel 610 nylon resin that debuts on DENSO Corp.’s new automotive radiator end tank illustrates the benefits of close collaboration throughout the value chain and marks the first use of DuPont renewably sourced plastic in mechanical components exposed to the hot, chemically aggressive underhood environment.