Covers in Akulon®: Proven durability, optimum appearance

Engine Covers: Aesthetic parts with increasing built-in functionality

Material of choice: Akulon® Ultraflow™

• Allows thinner walled designs, lowers weight
• Better surface appearance, can eliminate painting when molded part finish is insufficient
• Broadens processing window due to better flow and lower injection pressures, lower rejects
• Full mechanical performance of a normal polyamide – increase cover functionality by parts integration

Rocker Valve covers: Akulon® PA6 for best durability and productivity

• Akulon® PA6 maintains strength and stiffness better over life of vehicle than PA66
• Molds more easily than PA66, easier flow at a given temperature
• Best toughness for manufacturing and end use conditions.

Pulley Covers: Dimensionally stable parts with high impact resistance require Akulon®

• Low warpage grades with good elongation at break
• Excellent flow for easy mold filling and optimum surface appearance

Automotive expertise areas

Automotive Home
Air Fuel
Engines
• Covers
Powertrain
Gears
Interior Components
Exterior Trim
Lighting
Auto E&E
Brake systems

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DSM: Quality and supply consistency. Partner of choice

• Leading global producer of Caprolactam; guarantees Akulon® global supply continuity and consistency
• QS9000 production capability in global production facilities
• Extensive application experience and engineering support on covers during development.

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