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PEEK Spindle Nuts Avoid Malfunctioning of Automotive Plastic Pieces During Accident

The BMW Group has approved spindle nuts made from Evonik Industries product VESTAKEEP® polyether ether ketone ( PEEK ) polymer. The spindle nuts are used in electrical steering column adjustment assemblies. As claimed, the VESTAKEEP® L4000G-based spindle nuts do not break under the severe conditions and thus prevent any plastic pieces from disabling the function of safety-relevant features. With improved ductility, high dimensional stability at different temperatures, chemicals & impact-resistance, VESTAKEEP® PEEK passed the tests by BMW. VESTAKEEP® spindle nuts are used in the electrical steering column adjustment assemblies that are manufactured by Solingen, Germany-based C. Rob. Hammerstein GmbH & Co. KG. Exceptional material characteristics diversify its future use in mechanical steering column adjustment assemblies, besides automotive and aerospace applications, oil and natural gas sectors, semiconductor, electronics and medical industry and much more.

Indian Car Sales figures January 2011

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Automotive Slashes Significant Weight Using PC, PUR

Mazda MX-0 automotive slashed the vehicle's weight to less than 1,000 pounds, using MaterialScience LLC's Baypreg ® F polyurethane composite sandwich. Mazda is now one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles with alternative materials technology available today. Mazda designers used lightweight MX-5 Miata for weight reduction and consolidation of the automotive parts. A bonded two-piece monocoque structure is used for the safety cell, subframes, body panels and interior surfaces. MX-0 concept utilizes automotive glazing using Makrolon ® polycarbonate to replace use of heavy glass, Baytec® polyurethane for the wheels, and Baydur® STR for structural components. The adoption of lightweight polymers replaces traditional materials such as glass and steel in exterior applications, including window glazing and body panel components. Polycarbonate and polyurethane roof modules that reduce weight and lower the vehicle center of gravity.

Breakthrough Technology to Mass Produce Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics

Japan-based Teijin Limited has established a mass production technology for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), by means of which significant reduction in cycle time can be achieved when it comes to molding automobile cabin frame. Carbon fiber can be mass produced for automobiles and other products using this breakthrough technology. Using the concept, the company has developed a significantly light-weight electric vehicle that features cabin frame made of thermoplastic CFRP. The difference between this latest technology and the conventional one is that the former include intermediate materials made of thermoplastic resin instead of thermosetting resin for molding-use CFRP. The three new intermediate materials used are: Unidirectional intermediate, Isotropic intermediate, and Long-fiber thermoplastic pellet. Technologies for welding thermoplastic CFRP parts and bonding CFRP with materials such as steel, is also been developed by the company.

Teijin establishes mass production technologies for carbon fibre composite

Teijin Ltd has announced that it has established the world’s first mass production technologies for carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). The company claims it can mould a vehicle cabin frame in under 60 seconds. Teijin’s new technologies are based on thermoplastic resin instead of conventional thermosetting resin. The company has also developed technologies for welding thermoplastic CFRP parts together and for bonding CFRP with materials such as steel. Going forward, Teijin , a leading producer of carbon fibre, intends to develop mass production applications for CFRP in cars and other items that require certain levels of structural strength, such as machine tools and industrial robots. Carbon fibre thermoplastics By impregnating carbon fibre with thermoplastic resin, Teijin has developed three intermediate materials for the production of CFRP suited for use in mass-production vehicles. The materials can be used selectively depending on the required stren

Nextlife™ to Supply FDA Approved Recycled Polypropylene Resin to Preserve® for Consumer Goods

Nextlife™, one of the leading providers of sustainable solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry, and Preserve®, one of the leading sustainable products companies, announce that Nextlife will begin supplying its FDA approved 100% post - consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene ( PP ) resin to Preserve for use in select products in the company's line of stylish, eco - friendly personal care, tableware, kitchen and food storage products. Nextlife produces PCR PP resins from plastic waste supplied by U.S. retailers through a proprietary process of sorting, washing, drying and extruding. The recycled resins can be mixed with virgin food grade resins or used as is to create thermoformed or injection molded products such as cups, plates, cutlery, storage and organization containers and housewares accessories. Nextlife's PCR polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene ( PS ) are FDA approved for food contact applications. The carbon footprint of Nextlife resin is 70 pe

JRC Scrutinizes Baby Bottles Made other than Polycarbonate Plastics

Recently, a ban has entered into force prohibiting the manufacture in the European Union of baby bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA), an organic molecule used to produce polycarbonate plastics. From June 1st, the ban will also cover the placing on the market and import into the EU of baby bottles containing BPA. Meanwhile, the industry is voluntarily withdrawing from the market baby bottles containing BPA and replacing them with safer products. As part of its activities to support the Commission in the discussion that lead to this ban, the JRC-IHCP launched a large screening study on baby bottles made of materials other than polycarbonate . The scope was to assess the nature of materials, chemicals, and potential release of substances. Close to 300 baby bottles from most EU countries were analysed. The work included testing for chemical migration and the development of methods for the determination of chemical migrants. The results of this study, which are going to be avai