Recent application innovations 2008 - Materials Sciences

DSM Engineering Plastics has launched Arnite® TV4 260SXF, a special grade of high-performance engineering plastics meant to cater to the advanced needs of the electrical industry. This grade is specially intended for thin-walled insulation of components such as relays and bobbins. Press release.

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced Stanyl TW272B6, a special grade of high performance polyamide used extensively for automotive applications, with very high stiffness and outstanding wear resistance suited ideally for taking very high loads during sliding and roller bearing applications. Press release.

DSM Engineering Plastics have announced the introduction of Akulon® Ultraflow™ with added gloss, a polyamide 6 with excellent flow and very high glass fiber loadings to replace conventional metals in structural applications where a high modulus material is needed. Press release.