Automotive Sensors

DSM expertise and materials portfolio provide :

• unique opportunities to add value in sensor manufacturing
• proven productivity and reliability gains

What DSM offers sensor manufacturers:

• extensive materials knowledge for sensor packaging
• experience in conversions of metal to plastics for high performance sensors
- Leading proven solution for engine mounted threaded sensors
• high flow polyamides and easy flow polyesters for easy overmoulding and encapsulation with reduced risk of damage to components, better bonding and reduced process costs
• broad portfolio of high mechanical integrity materials to cover all packaging requirements
- Arnite® PBT polyester for interior and position sensors capable to 120ºC – high dimensional stability
- Akulon® PA6 for powertrain sensors operating to 170 ºC with peaks to 210ºC – excellent heat and chemical resistance and toughness to withstand shocks. Akulon® Ultraflow™ for reduced injection pressure and easier encapsulation compared to regular PA6 and 66
- Stanyl® for threaded and powertrain sensors to 200 ºC with peaks to 290 ºC – very tough, creep resistant materials for secure fixing and sealing. High flow grades for easier encapsulation. Excellent resistance to ATF transmission oil at operating temperatures around 140ºC. Stanyl® uses water cooled tools; safer working for manual inlay of sensors during molding. More...

Automotive expertise areas

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

Role of Sensors

Sensors are used throughout modern passenger vehicles to provide
- functionality
- greater safety
- comfort.

Sensors are packaged in plastics
- to survive and perform as required throughout the life of the vehicle
- to fix the sensor in position in the vehicle.

DownloadSensor brochure (pdf 302kb)

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