Engineering Materials

Advanced material science for braking systems

As the use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology continues to grow, braking systems will play an increasingly critical role in passenger and pedestrian safety.

DSM offers decades of braking application development experience, material science expertise and global manufacturing capability. We help the world’s leading automakers improve the performance of safety-critical components such as brake booster valve bodies, brake tubing, braking gears, and actuation systems.

Explore solutions for braking systems

  • Brake tubing

    Learn why the Arnitel® family of advanced thermoplastic copolyester materials are a proven solution for brake tubing.

  • Vacuum Brake Boosters

    Learn why DSM’s advanced material solutions for brake boosters are trusted by the world’s leading automakers and used in more than 300 million vehicles on the road today.

Browse material solutions for braking systems

  • PET & PBT - Arnite®

    Our Arnite portfolio includes high performance engineering polyester plastics (PBT, PET, and blends) that combine high strength and rigidity with excellent processing characteristics.

  • TPC - Arnitel®

    Arnitel is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.

  • PA46 - Stanyl®

    Stanyl is a high-performance aliphatic polyamide with a melting temperature of 295°C that due to its high crystallinity and fast crystallization speeds entails three key strengths.

Explore braking applications

Electric brake boosters

Automotive |

Higher torque and durability performance than PA66 and POM;Allows more compact actuator design and weight savings;Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings

Electric parking brakes

Automotive |

Higher torque and durability performance than PA66 and POM;Allows more compact actuator design and weight savings;Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings

Brake Booster Valve Bodies

Automotive | Safety Restraint Systems Braking Systems

Reliable; Narrow tolerances; Dimensional stability; Zero moisture uptake; Strong and rigid; Proven track record among OEMs

Brake Tubing with Arnitel® CM622

Automotive | Safety Restraint Systems Braking Systems

Reliable; Lightweight; Cost effective; Flexible; Reliable; Sustainable; Heat resistant

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