Arnitel® Blow Moulded Boots: Protective coverings on lubricated joints

Arnitel® copolyester elastomers have the mechanical properties coupled with grease and temperature resistance required for:

• Inboard and outboard CVJ (constant velocity joints) boots on front wheel drive vehicles
• Prop shaft boots
• Rear wheel drive boots

Arnitel® is the productivity tool for boot designers and blow molders

• Highly consistent materials, leading to more stable and consistent production, better parizon control, lower production losses
• Broad portfolio of specialized blow molding grades for boots, improved heat or cold start resistance, improved mechanical performance, modulus from 60 to 300MPa.
• Design knowledge from DSM on CAE; development support
• Extensive knowledge of compatibility of Arnitel® with motor industry lubricating greases; enables optimum grade choice

Automotive expertise areas

Automotive Home
Air Fuel
Engines
Powertrain
• Protective boots
• Timing Systems
• Transmission
Gears
Interior Components
Exterior Trim
Lighting
Auto E&E
Brake systems

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Boots protect power transmission joints from water and dirt

Arnitel® boots offer:
• more design freedom
• lower weight
• better wear resistance
• better fatigue resistance
• improved durability
compared to conventional eg Chloroprene rubbers.

CVJ Boot download

View blow molded boots applications in the applications database