TAGS: Thermoplastic Composites Automotive
Teknor Apex Germany has developed a family of glass-filled engineering polypropylene with E-modules that reach 11,000 MPa and a HDT that reaches 160°C.
Advantages over PA66 GF
The purpose of this development was to replace glass filled PA66 and PA6 with modified glass filled PP, to offer customers alternative solutions that have similar properties to but are more economical than glass filled PA.
Some advantages of the Teknor Apex engineering glass filled PP are:
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Easy to process material even through existing molds
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Similar shrinkage to PA
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A more environmentally conscious process as there is no need to pre-dry the material and the melting temperature, processing temperature, and mold temperature are all lower than those of PA
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Very good dimensional stability (no water or moisture absorption)
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Temperature resistance (130°C/3000h) and UV stabilized.
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Superior surface aesthetics
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Laser marking ability
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and more …
To date, the Teknor Apex modified PP has replaced several glass filled PA66 and PA6 applications on existing molds. Here is one example of these PA application replacements:
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Former material: PA66 GF30
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Current material: Teknor Apex PP GF45
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Application: AdBlue Tank Cover for Mercedes
AdBlue is a liquid used to reduce the nitrous oxide emissions of diesel engines and is made up of a mixture of urea and deionized water that is sprayed into the exhaust system.
Teknor Apex's Glass-filled Polyamides
Source: Teknor Apex
