SOLVAY POLYMERS CHOSEN FOR FURTHER APPLICATION IN ALL-PLASTIC ENGINE

摘要

High performance polymers from Solvay have been chosen in a further application for the 'Polimotor 2' next-generation, all plastic engine project. The water inlet/outlet fixture in the Polimotor 2 engine's cooling system will be fabricated from Solvay's Amodel A-8930 HS polyphthalamide (PPA), a high-performing reinforced grade that is said to retain mechanical properties in high-temperature engine coolant better than standard polyamide 66 (PA66). Solvay's TecnoflonPL855 fluoroelastomer (FKM) will also provide a strong chemical- and heat-resistant seal for the fixture.