Solvay's KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is used on the Sunshine Power 2 connectors and screws. It has excellent fatigue resistance and can increase 20% impact strength and 60% ductility. Although chemically resistant to PPS (polyphenylene sulfide), PEEK can operate at higher temperatures and maintain excellent mechanical properties even when used continuously at 240 ¡ã C (464 ¡ã F). . To achieve this level of performance, only Solvay's Torlon® polyamide-imide (PAI) can be used.
Torlon® PAI has the highest strength and stiffness in all thermoplastics that can withstand temperatures up to 275 ¡ãC. It also has outstanding wear resistance, creep resistance and chemical resistance, including strong acid resistance and most organic substances, making it an ideal material for choice in harsh production environments.
Torlon® PAI and KetaSpire® PEEK complement each other in automotive powertrain components for applications such as seals, bearings and oil pumps, helping to reduce weight in variable speed, automatic, dual clutch and other shifting systems (CVT/AT/DCT). Enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, they improve the clutch reaction time in dual-clutch shifting systems. Design clearances for component curing and replacement of metals reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), improve friction losses, and save costs and service. life.
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