Automotive market. Technyl polyamide range

Automotive market Technyl polyamide range

Contents Rhodia Polyamide 2 Polyamide in the Automotive Industry 4 Cooling and Heating Systems 6 Air Systems 8 Mechanical Parts 10 1 Structural Parts 12 Transmission 14 Exterior 16 Interior 18 Fuel Systems 20 Electrical and Electronics 22 Technical and Design Support 24 Technology competencies 26

Rhodia Po the worldwide in engineerin Polyamide is one of the most valuable engineering plastics, particularly for applications requiring high mechanical properties, along with chemical and temperature resistance, plus an excellent finish. Polyamide is often the perfect answer for designers seeking weight savings, function integration and design freedom. Rhodia Polyamide is focused on providing polyamide 6.6 and 6 based compounds to its customers in every market and on every continent. Rhodia s employee s talents, along with its technological and scientific expertise have allowed it to attain its strong position in polyamide through a robust program of new technology introduction and new process development. 2 Global Customer Support Rhodia Polyamide offers global coverage for its customers for product development, supply and complete commercial services through direct sales with a dedicated key account manager structure as well as a representation in more than 60 countries, supported by an operational E-business channel (SSOL) and a strong commercial distribution network. To provide its customers with the quality and product consistency they require, all Rhodia s Engineering Plastics sites are accredited to the ISO/TS 16949 technical standard. Rhodia s Engineering Plastics activity continually extends its market reach through an aggressive program of global investments. With its seven engineering plastics state-of-the art production facilities along with ten R&D and technical centres, Rhodia Polyamide covers all major areas for polyamide consumption, with the capability to develop products and technologies locally. F R E I B U R G G O R Z O W L Y O N O N S A N C R A N B U R Y WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS S H A N G H A I REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS APPLICATION & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS S A O P A U L O MANUFACTURING PLANTS R&D CENTERS

lyamide, specialist g plastics A U T O M O T I V E Customer-driven & Focused on Innovation Rhodia offers the industry s largest polyamide brand,, serving markets as varied as Automotive, Electric & Electronics, and Consumer and Industrial Goods. The company continuously strives for innovative solutions developed in close partnership with its customers, from design through production. The company s innovative approach comes from the understanding of its customers evolving needs, focusing on functionalities such as weight and size reduction, function integration, safety and comfort, as opposed to focusing on a single product or application. As far as polymers and grades are concerned, new polyamide materials are regularly developed, resulting in the continuous expansion of the family through breakthroughs as, TECHNYL FORCE, TECHNYL SI, TECHNYL XT, Alloy and TECHNYL XCELL. These materials are reaching into an ever wider range of new applications. Most applications are developed in close collaboration with designers, mould producers and processors. Our technical support teams participate in part design and tool development, contributing with their plastics expertise and their in-depth application knowledge. ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS 3 Rhodia s Engineering Plastics also drive innovation in other technologies, including the acoustic performance of materials, as well as advanced processing techniques, such as gas or water-assisted injection technology, or Mucell technology. This enables higher levels of performances and productivity. Sustainable Development Last but not least, Rhodia s Engineering Plastics are committed to their role in the value chain of recycling in order to limit the use of natural resources in partnership with their customers. For example, the company offers a range of polymers based on recycled production waste. Rhodia sustainable development policy is global and is being implemented through clear commitments and action plans. It encompasses three interlinked, equally important spheres: the Health/Safety/Environment sphere; the People sphere, which covers social, societal and ethical issues, and the Economic sphere, where the key objectives are innovation, partnerships, best practices and value creation. CONSUMER & INDUSTRIAL GOODS

4 Polyamide in the Automotive industry

The automotive industry represents a vital driver for global economic growth, with about 60 million vehicles assembled yearly. The dynamics of the automotive market are characterised by the growing and demanding needs of consumers. This has led the industry to drive for continuous improvement. Globalisation and worldwide manufacturing have become the norm, with innovation and speed to market on new models being critical factors for success. To satisfy and follow market trends, car-makers and tier one manufacturers are strongly investing resources in key fields such as safety, comfort, environmental friendliness, consumption reduction, productivity and recycling. Among the new technologies used widely by the automotive industry to meet the challenge of cost and performance, thermoplastic materials have long been held in high regard. Thanks to its well-balanced performance profile, the use of polyamide in automotive has grown consistently over the past 20 years, with the introduction of advanced and effective solutions that have allowed the replacement of metals, thermoset or other materials. Rhodia s product portfolio of polyamides, formulated with proper reinforcements exhibits excellent mechanical properties, such as stiffness and toughness associated with heat distortion, temperature creep and fatigue resistance. In addition s aging and the stress cracking resistance properties make components durable even when used in the most demanding environments. Polyamide s ease of processing, especially evident in grades, provides high productivity during injection moulding and high flexibility in design even in complicated and large components. Polyamide leads then to the development of high value-added solutions for integrating functions in numerous applications. The end result is a strong contribution towards reducing vehicle weight, leading to improved fuel consumption and reductions in pollution. 5 Rhodia Engineering Plastics is deeply committed to support the automotive industry through: A broad line of products, each with a balanced range of properties and outstanding technical performance, to drive new solutions for all of the different auto application segments. Complete material/process solutions approach enhanced by competencies and technologies from throughout the Rhodia Group. Technical expertise and value-added services to assist end-users through the process from concept through manufacturing. Specific partnerships and technologies (Mucell...)

C o o l i n g a n d H e a 6 The cooling and heating systems are major factors affecting the lifetime of an engine, especially with today s new generation of powerful engines, which operate at significantly higher temperatures. Engine cooling parts are subject to considerable strain due to the highly aggressive glycol environment, along with frequent variations in temperature and pressure. Main applications involving polyamide are: Water end tanks Water inlets and outlets pipes Cooling module Expansion tank Heat exchanger tank Water tubing High performance grades A 218G1 V30 or V25 black 34N and A 218G2 V30 or V25 black 34N, a new generation of glass fibre reinforced PA 6.6 has been specifically designed for cooling and heating circuit applications, and provide an attractive value solution to customers: Long life OAT glycol coolant resistance High temperature resistance Outstanding retention of properties in cooling liquids Solutions for new processing technologies Rhodia proposes a full range of TECHNYL grades for producing water tubing applications through blow moulding, WIT and GIT processes, competing with rubber and metal solutions. Rhodia brings also expertise and know-how on those technologies. PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT A 218 V30 Black 34 NG Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.37 Water absorbtion (24h at 23 C) ISO 62 % 0.8 Melting Temperature ISO 11357 C 263 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85C ) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage Tensile Flexural Impact WATER END TANKS Glycol resistance Thermal resistance Low creep ISO 11359 E-5/ C 2.5 ISO 75/Af C 250 Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.5 Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.8 Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 Strength at break ISO 178 MPa 190 / 135 Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 9000 / 6400 Izod notched ISO 180/1A kj/m 2 11 / 18 Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 11 / 15 Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 83 / 95 *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 COOLING MODULE Fatigue behaviour Glycol resistance Thermal resistance Reduction in the number of materials used Vibration behaviour

t i n g s y s t e m s WATER PIPE Processable with gas-assisted injection moulding Good internal surface Reduced wall thickness Reduced cycle time GLASS REINFORCED AND GLYCOL-WATER RESISTANCE IMPROVED PA 6.6 A 218G1 V25 Black 34N STANDARD INJECTION TECHNOLOGY A 218G1 V30 Black 34N A 218G2 V25 Black 34N A 218G2 V30 Black 34N BLOW MOULDING TECHNOLOGY A 548B V15 Black 23N A 548B V20 Black 23N GAS INJECTION TECHNOLOGY A 218Z1 V30 Black 34N WATER INJECTION TECHNOLOGY A 338Wit1 V30 Black 36N A 338Wit2 V30 Black 36N 1.32 1.37 1.32 1.37 1,19 1.23 1.37 1.37 1.37 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 263 263 263 263 242 261 263 263 263 2.7 2 2 2.7 2 2 245 250 245 250 215 228 225 230 7 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 170 / - 195 / 140 170 / - 195 / 140 100 / 60 120 / 80 110 / - 130 / - 140 / - 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 14 4 / 10 2.5 / - 4 / - 3-8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 5200 / 2400 6500 / 3800 5800 / - 7400 / - 9000 / - 255 / 155 280 / 185 255 / 155 280 / 185 155 / 75 180 / 110 200 / - 210 / - 7900 / 5000 9200 / 6400 7900 / 5000 9200 / 6400 4000 / 2000 5100 / 3200 4900 / - 6300 / - 7900 / - 8 / 15 10 / 18 8 / 15 10 / 18 14 / - 16 / - 55 / - 10 / 13 11 / 15 10 / 13 11 / 15 11 / 22 11 / 16 5 / - 12 / - 13 / - 68 / 87 85 / 100 72 / 90 87 / 105 68 / 95 74 / 83 35 / - 75 / - 80 / - THERMOSTAT HOUSING Heat stabilisation Resistance to glycol

A i r S y s t e m s 8 Air intake manifolds manufactured in polyamide have represented a real breakthrough application in replacing metal alloys. The easier assembly, combined with function integration allows OEMs and tier one suppliers to achieve productivity and cost effectiveness, thanks to flexibility of design. To ensure OEM specifications for applications such as Air Intake Manifolds and turbo-charger air ducts, TECHNYL polyamide grades offer: High continuous working temperature up to 130 C Retention of properties after thermal ageing Resistance to oil and grease Low noise emission Productivity and design New high Flow grades S 218 V30 and V35 provide processing productivity and advanced flexibility in conception. Answers to a wide range of processing technologies Specific TECHNYL grades C 548B, C 548B V15, A 548B V15 and A 548B V20 are available for producing turbo-charger air ducts via blow moulding, while grades such as A 218 V30 and V35, C 218 V30 and V35 are available for fusible core and injection/welding technology. PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT A 218 V30 Black 21NS GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED A 218 V35 Black 21N Density ISO 1183-A g/cm 3 1.37 1.41 Water absorption (24h at 23 C) ISO 62 % 0.75 Melting Temperature ISO 11357 C 263 263 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage Tensile Flexural Impact *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 ISO 11359 E-5/ C 2.5 2.2 ISO 75/Af C 250 255 Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0,5 0.45 Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0,8 0.75 Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 190 / 135 210 / 150 Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 Strength at break ISO 178 MPa 260 / 175 286 / 195 Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 Izod notched ISO 180 / 1A kj/m 2 11 / 16 13 / 18 Charpy notched ISO 179 / 1eA kj/m 2 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 Charpy unnotched ISO 179 / 1eU kj/m 2 80/95 95 / 100

AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD Thermal resistance Weight saving Good weldability Vibration behaviour Acoustic properties Function integration Design freedom Weight saving AIR DUCT Blow-mouldability Thermal resistance Weldability Strength Acoustic properties PA 6.6 GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6 HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA BLOW MOULDING TECHNOLOGY A 218 V50 Black 21N C 218 V30 Black 21N C 218 V35 Black Technyl STAR S 218 V30 Black 31N Technyl STAR S 218 V35 Black 31N Technyl STAR SX 218 MZ40 V25 Black Z C 548B Black C 548B V15 Black A 548B V 15 Black 23N A 548B V20 Black 23N 1.57 1.35 1.38 1.34 1.41 1.8 1.05 1.18 1.19 1.23 0.6 0.95 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.46 1.2 1.42 263 222 222 222 222 222 222 222 242 261 1.5 3.2 2.8 3.2 7 4 255 205 210 205 210 200 55 185 215 228 0.3 0.35 0.3 0.35 0.3 0.3 1.2 9 0.5 0.65 0.6 0.65 0.6 0.7 1.25 240 / 175 190 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 55 / 45 85 / 70 100 / 60 120 / 80 2 / 2.5 4 / 5 3 / 4 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 2 / 2 150 / 220 3 / 5 4 / 14 4 / 10 16200 / 12500 9600 / 6200 10600 / 6900 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 20000 / 13000 1850 / 1000 5000 / 3800 5200 / 2400 6500 / 3800 345 / 250 240 / 145 310 / 190 260 / 170 295 / 195 250 / 160 70 / 45 155 / 75 180 / 110 13500 / 10000 8400 / 4900 10500 / 6800 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 15600 / 8800 1750 / 850 4000 / 2000 5100 / 3200 15 / 18 14 / 24 15 / 28 12 / 14 13 / 16 6 / 10 90 / NB 14 / 22 14 / - 16 / - 16 / 18 15 / 31.5 16.5 / 33 11 / 13 13 / 19 92 / NB 9 / - 11 / 22 11 / 16 95 / 100 100 / 108 102 / 110 65 / 75 72 / 80 NB / NB 68 / 95 74 / 83

M e c h a n i c a l P a r t s To answer the high performance demands of mechanical parts, TECHNYL and polyamide grades offer high strength and stiffness, in conjunction with outstanding deflection temperature. These materials allow metal replacement for several applications in the engine compartment, providing both weight savings and cost effectiveness. Dedicated solutions TECHNYL polyamide grades ensure leakproof protection to engine cylinders thanks to superior ageing resistance, even after severe mechanical loading and temperature cycles. TECHNYL A 218 MZ15 V25 is in particular especially designed for cylinder head cover. PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT A 218 V25 Black 21N GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6 A 218 V30 Black 21NS A 218 V35 Black 21N A 218 V50 Black 21N Density ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1.32 1.37 1.41 1.57 Water absorption (24h at 23 C) CYLINDER HEAD cover Thermal resistance Creep behaviour Chemical resistance (oil) Surface finish Weldability Paintability Acoustic properties Function integration Weight saving ISO 62 % 0.9 0.8 0.75 0.6 Melting Temperature ISO 11357 C 263 263 263 263 10 TECHNYL STAR polyamide range is a high fluidity polymer range providing an excellent surface appearance as well as other key benefits : cycle time and injection pressure reduction, lower clamping force and consequently the opportunity to downsize the machine. The TECHNYL STAR range is perfectly suitable material for applications such as engine covers. Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage ISO 11359 E-5/ C 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.5 ISO 75/Af C 255 255 255 255 Direction // RHODIA-EP % 0.6 0.5 0.45 0.3 Direction T RHODIA-EP % 0.85 0.8 0.75 0.5 Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 165 / 120 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 TECHNYL XCell is a range of polyamide 6.6 and 6 grades specifically designed for Mucell process. This highly innovative range combined with this microcellular foaming technology provides weight reduction with an outstanding surface quality. TECHNYL XCell offers less warpage on moulded parts, significant retention of mechanical properties and improved productivity during manufacturing. Tensile Flexural Impact SPECIFIC Elongation at break Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A ISO 527 type 1 A % 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 MPa 8400 / 6300 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 / 12500 Stress at break ISO 178 MPa 235 / 156 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 7300 / 5000 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 / 10000 Izod notched ISO 180/1A kj/m 2 8.5 / 15 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 Charpy notched Charpy unnotched Acoustic insulation ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 10 / 13 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 57 / 87 80 / 95 95 / 100 95 / 100 Rhodia - EP db *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110

Engine AND Front covers Good surface aspect Low shrinkage Design freedom Paintability Acoustic properties AR 130/1 Black GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED AND IMPACT MODIFIED PA 6.6 A 238 V13 Black 21N A 248 V33 Black 21N PHYSICAL MINERAL GLASS FILLED PA HIGH FLOW PA ACOUSTIC IMPROVED GRADES A 218 MZ15 V25 Black 31N C 218 MT25 V20 Black TP C 218 MZ20 V10 Black Z S 218 V30 Black 31 N S 218 V35 Black 31 N S 218 MT 40 Black 23 N S 218 MZ20 V10 Black 2N S 218 db1 M50 Black 36N S 218 db2 MV60 Black 36N LONG GLASS FIBRE PA FORCE SX 218 LGF50** Black 31N 1.37 1.19 1.39 1.47 1.52 1.36 1.34 1.41 1.45 1.36 1.75 1.89 1.65 0.75 1.25 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.72 260 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 221 222 222 222 222 2.5 5 2.5 4 3.2 11 255 225 248 232 210 205 205 210 90 186 190 215 0.5 0.85 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.35 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.29 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.65 0.6 1.1 1.0 0.35 MECHANICAL 135 / 95 90 / 60 130 / 100 135 / - 130 / 75 100 / 60 180 / 110 195 / 115 86 / 50 110 / - 54 / - 84 / 50 250 / 170 2.5 / 3.5 4/8 4 / 8 2 / - 2.4 / 3 3.2 / 5.5 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 7 / 25 2.8 / - 1.8 / - 2 / 6 2 8400 / 6300 5500 / 3600 8500 / 6000 10000 / - 10200 / 7000 7400 / 4500 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 6000 / 2400 7800 / - 4600 / - 7800 / 4850 18000/12200 210 / 160 150 / 100 235 / 130 210 / - 260 / 170 295 / 195 150 / 65 7200 / 5000 4200 / 2500 7800 / 5500 9000 / - 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 5500 / 1850 15500/10900 7 / - 8 / 10 15 / 18 4 / - 4.5 / 11 5.5 / - 12 / 14 13 / 16 5 / 7 4 / - 6 / 8 6 / 8 14 / 22 5 / - 5.2 / 13 7 / 10 11 / 13 13 / 19 5 / 6 3 / - 38/38 30 / 35 60 / 55 80 / 90 45 / - 38 / 45 60 / 85 65 / 75 72 / 80 45 / 220 35 / - 30 / - 34 / - 31.4 / 33.8 **exists also in 30, 40, 60 %, Long Glass Fibre reinforced Fan and shroud Thermal resistance Vibration damping Fatigue resistance Surface quality Roundness Isotropic shrinkage

S t r u c t u r a l P a r t s TECHNYL FORCE and TECHNYL STAR materials allow pure plastics solutions with benefits on costing and weight saving compared to hybrid metal plastic concept. 12 TECHNYL FORCE is a high flow polyamide long glass fibre reinforced from 30 to 60%. Compared to TECHNYL short glass fibre, TECHNYL FORCE offers breakthrough in crash management in terms of impact behaviour and energy absorption. Other benefits provided by TECHNYL FORCE are creep and fatigue resistance, and stiffness in temperature. TECHNYL FORCE is easy to process thanks to its high fluidity based polymer. TECHNYL STAR SX is a high flow polyamide with extreme stiffness thanks to high reinforcement until 60% glass fibre. It allows very good surface aspect finish combined with excellent processability while bringing shorter cycle time, less energy cost and lower clamping force. A complete TECHNYL 6.6 glass fibres reinforced range is also available for developing structural parts applications. Rhodia technical support and simulation capabilities along with expertise in moulding technologies, are key elements to offer perfectly suited technical answers to customers. Density ISO 1183-A Water absorption (24h at 23 C) ISO 62 Melting Temperature ISO 11357 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage Tensile Flexural Direction // Direction T Strength at break Strain at break Tensile Modulus ISO 11359 ISO 75/Af RHODIA-EP RHODIA-EP ISO 527 type 1 A ISO 527 type 1 A ISO 527 type 1 A Strength at break ISO 178 Flexural Modulus ISO 178 Impact Izod notched Charpy notched Charpy unnotched ISO 180 / 1A ISO 179 / 1eA ISO 179 / 1eU *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 SEAT STRUCTURE Toughness Fatigue resistance Function integration Weight saving

FRONT END Thermal and impact resistance Dimensional stability Vibration damping Function integration Design freedom Weight saving LONG GLASS FIBRE PA HIGH FLOW PA GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6 FORCE S 218 LGF 30 Black 31N FORCE S 218 LGF 40 Black 31N FORCE SX 218 LGF 50 Black 31N FORCE SX 218 LGF 60 Black 31N Technyl STAR SX 218 V50 Black Z Technyl STAR SX 218 MZ40 V25 Black A 218 V30 Black 21NS A 218 V50 Black 21N g/cm 3 1.34 1.45 1.65 1.65 1.55 1.80 1.37 1.57 % 0.72 0.46 0.6 C 222 222 222 222 222 222 263 263 E-5/ C 2.5 1.5 C 215 215 215 215 210 200 250 255 13 % 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.30 0,5 0.3 % 0.47 0.40 0.35 0.32 0,8 0.5 MPa 170 / 125 210 / 146 250 / 170 265 / 170 230 / 162 180 / 112 190 / 135 240 / 175 % 2 / 2.5 2 / 2.2 2 1.5 / 1.80 2.6 / 4 2 / 2 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 MPa 10500 / 7300 14000 / 9300 18000 / 12200 22000 / 15000 17000 / 11600 20000 / 13000 10000 / 7500 16200 / 12500 MPa 260 / 175 345 / 250 MPa 9500 / 6600 12700 / 8400 15500 / 10900 19000 / 13000 15500 / 10000 15600 / 8800 8400 / 5900 13500 / 10000 kj/m 2 6 / 10 11 / 16 15 / 18 kj/m 2 26 / 26 30 / 30 38 / 38 40 / 40 15 / 20 12 / 16 16 / 18 kj/m 2-80/95 95 / 100 **exists also in 30, 40, 60 %, Long Glass Fibre reinforced STRUCTURAL DOOR MODULE Rigidity Dimensional stability Function integration Weight saving

T r a n s m i s s i o n The automotive transmission segment requires material solutions which offer both stiffness and fatigue resistance to answer the needs of applications such as : Pedal and pedal assemblies Gear lever housing and cables Clutch master cylinder Pedals and pedal box Fatigue behaviour Impact behaviour Weight saving PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT UNREINFORCED A 217 Natural 14 High mechanical properties and stability Specific TECHNYL PA 6.6 and PA 6 glass fibre reinforced grades have proved to be an excellent material selection for pedals. More recently, new concepts for applications such as electric throttle controlled pedals and adjustable pedal boxes have demonstrated further innovation, taking advantage of Rhodia Engineering Plastics competencies and skills in the areas of both design and material technology. Rhodia Engineering plastics is a recognised supplier in developing clutch master cylinder solutions, providing material solutions which are characterised by tight dimensional tolerances, combined with creep and fatigue resistance. Density ISO 1183-A g/cm 3 1.14 Water absorption (24h at 23 C) ISO 62 % 1.3 Melting point (DSC) ISO 11357 C 263 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage Tensile Flexural ISO 11359 E-5/ C 7 ISO 75/Af C 75 Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 55 / 70 Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 35 / 300 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3000 / 1500 Strength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900 / 1450 Processing advantages Further innovation has been achieved for applications like gear lever housings, thanks to polyamide s superior flowability, and its performance and processing advantages. Impact *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 Izod notched ISO 180/1A kj/m 2 4 / 12 Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 4.5 / 14 Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 NB / NB Brake fluid reservoir Thermal resistance Chemical resistance Weldability

Clutch master cylinder Strength Dimensional stability Low creep Excellent surface finish (low friction) Temperature and chemical resistance (hydraulic liquids) Fatigue resistance Weldability A 218 V30 Black 21NS GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA66 A 218 V35 Black 21N A 218 V50 Black 21N GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA6 C 216 V40 Black Z HIGH FLOW PA S 218 V35 Black 31 N SX 218 V50 Black Z HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA SX 218 V60 Black Z SX 218 MZ40 V25 Black Z LONG GLASS FIBRE PA FORCE SX 218 LGF 50 Black 31 N** PHYSICAL 1.37 1.41 1.57 1.45 1.41 1.55 1.65 1.8 1.65 0.75 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.72 0.55 0.46 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222 222 2.5 2.2 1.5 2.6 255 255 255 214 210 210 215 200 215 0,5 0.45 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.29 0,8 0.75 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.35 15 MECHANICAL 190 / 135 210 / 150 240 / 175 215 / 140 195 / 115 230 / 165 240 / 165 180 / 110 250 / 170 3 / 4 3 / 4 2 / 2.5 2.3 / 3.5 3 / 4.5 2.6 / 4 2.5 / 4 2 / 2 2 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 16200 / 12500 13100 / 7300 11700 / 7400 17000 / 11600 21000 / 15500 20000 / 13000 18000 / 12200 260 / 175 286 / 195 345 / 250 350 / 210 295 / 195 320 / 255 385 / 260 250 / 160 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 13500 / 10000 13000 / 7200 10000 / 6200 15500 / 10000 19000 / 13200 15600 / 8800 15500 / 10900 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 16 / 29 13 / 16 15 / 22 15 / 22 5.7 / 10 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 16 / 18 18 / 34 13 / 19 15 / 20 15 / 20 38 / 38 80 / 95 95 / 100 95 / 100 107 / 115 72 / 80 85 / 95 85 / 95 **exists also in 30, 40, 60 %, Long Glass Fibre reinforced Handbrake lever High stiffness Creep resistance Weight saving Gear lever housing Thermal resistance Creep resistance Acoustic properties

16 E x t e r i o r Excellent weatherability, good paintability and excellent surface finish are key requirements for exterior applications. Door handle UV resistance Surface finish Strength Paintability Electro-platability On-Line Paintable PA 6.6 A 238C M25 BLACK 5N WHEEL COVER Impact resistance Thermal resistance Dimensional stability Paintability A 238C M20 BLACK Water absorption (24 h at 23 C) ISO 0,59% 0,61% Breakthrough for on-line painted body Density panel ISO 1183-A g/cm3 1,26 1,21 UNREINFORCED Molding shrinkage Parallel (1) (RHODIA-EP) RHODIA-EP % 1,40 1,70PA 6.6 The new high performance TECHNYL A Molding 238C M20 shrinkage for fenders normal or perpendicular (1) (Rhodia EP) RHO- 1,60 1,80 A 217 PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT or A 238C M25 DIA-EP for fuel % filler flap Black 1N represent the latest breakthrough for this segment. Conductivity and Density ISO 1183-A g/cm Tensile modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 2400 3 1.14 high heat resistance combined with 2800 / - excellent surface quality and impact Tensile strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A Water % absorption (24h at 23 C) 12 / 30 ISO 62 % 16 / - 1.3 resistance allows the production of on-line painted Tensile body strength parts, at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 60 / 50 55 / - Melting temperature ISO 11357 C 263 E-coat temperatures Flexural up modulus to 210 C. ISO 178 MPa 3200 / 2350 2720 / - Coefficient of linear thermal Charpy notched impact strength ISO 179/1eA expansion parallel kj/m2 (23 C to 85 ) C ISO 11359 E-5/ C 7 11 / 16 14 / - and high surface Charpy unnotched finish impact strength ISO 179/1eU Heat deflection temperature kj/m2 125 / 180 170 / - under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af C 75 TECHNYL Star polyamide is particularly Charpy well-suited unotched for door impact strength (-30 C) ISO 179/1fU kj/m2 80 / - Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 handle and lock Izod applications, notched thanks impact strength ISO 180/1A kj/m2 Mould shrinkage 11 / - to its excellent surface finish and Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 easy paintability, even in very highly reinforced Melting grades. Temperature Moreover, ISO 11357 C 260 260 TECHNYL Star polyamide is so Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 55 / 70 Heat deflection temperature, 0,45 MPa ISO 75/Bf C 207 185 versatile to be processed using Tensile Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 35 / 300 injection moulding, Heat deflection or gas or water temperature, 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af C injection technologies. Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3000 / 1500 Outdoor mirror frames and supports require high stiffness combined with good surface. TECHNYL polyamide grades as B 218L V30 Black 44N, providing outstanding weathering resistance and adapted rheological behaviour for achieving good aspect, fit well the need of the application. Strength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 Flexural Flexural Modulus ISO 180 MPa 2900 / 1450 Izod notched ISO 180/1A kj/m 2 4 / 12 Impact Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 4.5 / 14 Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 NB / NB *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 Headlight bezel Surface aspect Thermal stability Dimensional stability Metallization adhesion Low fogging

Fender High heat and impact resistance Conductivity Dimensional stability High surface finish Weight saving Design freedom Resistance to small dents On-line paintability GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6/6.6 B 218L V30 Black 44N GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6 C 218 V30 Black 21N S 218 V30 Black 31N S 218 V35 Black 31N HIGH FLOW PA TECHNYL Star S 218L1 V30 Black 1N S 218 MT40 Black 23N HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA SX 218L1 V50 Black 1N A 218C M25 Black 5N ON-LINE PAINTABLE PA 6.6 A 238C M20 Black A 238C M25 Black 5N PHYSICAL 1.37 1.35 1.34 1.41 1.34 1.45 1.55 1.38 1.21 1.23 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.9 0.95 0.72 0.72 0.61 0.59 242 222 222 222 222 222 222 260 260 260 2.6 3.2 3.2 230 205 205 210 205 90 210 185 207 0.5 0.35 0.35 0.3 0.3 1 0.64 1.70 17 0.7 0.65 0.65 0.6 0.6 1.1 0.65 1.80 MECHANICAL 185 / 115 190 / 110 180 / 110 195 / 115 180 / 110 86 / 50 230 / 162 71 / - 55 / - 60 / 50 3 / 8 4 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 4.5 3.2 / 5 7 / 25 2. 6 / 4 2 / - 16 / - 12 / 30 10500 / 6200 11700 / 7400 10500 / 6200 17000 / 11600 6800 / - 2800 / - 3300 / 2400 260 / 170 295 / 195 260 / 170 150 / 65 320 / 255 8300 / 4700 8400 / 4900 9500 / 5200 10000 / 6200 9500 / 5200 5500 / 1850 15500 / 10000 2720 / - 3200 / 2350 11 / 19 14 / 24 12 / 14 13 / 16 10 / 12 5 / 7 15 / 22 11 / 16 15 / 31.5 11 / 13 13 / 19 10 / 12 5 / 6.5 15 / 20 3.5 / - 14 / - 11 / 16 80 / 92 100 / 108 55 / 72 72 / 80 50 / 65 45 / 220 85 / 95 38 / - 170 / - 80 / - External mirror housing UV resistance Vibration damping Fatigue resistance Fuel filler flap Dimensional stability High surface finish Paintability

I n t e r i o r DEFROSTER GRILL Dimensional stability Less light reflective gloss Chemical (oil and greases) resistance 18 Aesthetics, mechanical performances and UV resistance are the main requirements for auto interiors. TECHNYL, and new Alloy fit many applications in this segment: Door and seat components Dashboard and equipment (centre fascias, air vent grilles) Ashtrays Switches Sensorial comfort and perceived quality Available in several colours, TECHNYL polyamide grades dedicated to interior applications have been designed to support both existing specifications and new, emerging requirements in the area of comfort (e.g. odour, scratch resistance, UV resistance, squeak noise reduction) UNREINFORCED PA 6.6 PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT A 221 Black 51N REINFORCED PA 6.6 A 218 V30 Black 21 NS COLOURED B 216 Col. or Black Density ISO 1183-A g/cm 3 1.14 1.37 1.14 Water absorption (24h at 23 C) ISO 62 % 1.1 1.6 Melting Temperature ISO 11357 C 263 263 242 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage ISO 11359 E-5/ C 6.5 2.5 7 ISO 75/Af C 80 255 67 Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.2 0.50 1.4 Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.2 0.80 1.4 Rhodia has introduced a new, innovative family of materials, Alloy, a PA/ABS alloy specifically designed to mould large components like instrumental panels or central fascias, delivering significant values, in areas such as: Weight saving Direct moulded-in colour Wide processability window Stress cracking resistance High heat resistance up to 200 C Tensile Flexural Impact Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 75 / 50 190 / 135 75 / 60 Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 20 / 170 3 / 4 30 / 300 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 2000 10000 / 7500 3000 / 1100 Strength at break ISO 178 MPa 125 / 55 260 / 175 125 / 50 Flexural Modulus ISO 179 MPa 3100 / 1400 8400 3000 / 1200 Izod notched ISO 180/1A kj/m 2 4 / 12 11 / 16 5 / 16 Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 4 / 12 12 / 16 5 / 16 Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 NB / NB 80 / 95 NB / NB *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 Air vent grille Dimensional stability Strength and Surface quality Fluidity (to fill little details)

Door handle UV resistance Surface finish Strength Paintability Electro-platability Colourability PA 6.6/6 B 216 V30 Col. or Black HIGH FLOW COLOURED UV PROTECTED PA HIGH FLOW PA HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA S 216L1 V30 S 218 V30 S 218 MT 40 SX 218 V50 Col. or black Black 31 N Black 23 N Black Z PHYSICAL SX 218 V60 Black Z UNREINFORCED PA ABS ALLOY IMPACT MODIFIED PA / ABS ALLOY REINFORCED PA / ABS ALLOY Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy KC 226 KC 246 KC 256 KC 216 V10 KC 216 V12 Col. or black Col. or black Col. or black Col. or black Col. or black Alloy KC 216 V15 Col. or black 1.37 1.34 1.34 1.45 1.55 1.65 1.12 1.08 1.07 1.17 1.18 1.22 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.72 0.72 0.55 0.9 0.9 0.9 1 1 0.9 242 222 222 222 222 222 220 220 220 220 220 220 3 3.2 6 6 3 230 205 205 90 210 215 75 70 70 140 145 170 0.5 0.30 0.35 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.7 0.60 0.65 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 19 MECHANICAL 185 / 115 180 / 110 180 / 110 86 / 50 230 / 162 240 / 165 65 / 42 43 / 39 40 / 35 95 / 50 96 / 55 110 / 65 3 / 8 3.2 / 5 3.2 / 5 7 / 5 2.6 / 4 2.5 / 4 20 / 200 60 / 200 80 / 250 4 / 11 3.3 / 8 4 / 8 9800 / 6500 10500 / 6200 10500 / 6200 6000 / 2400 17000 / 11600 21000 / 15500 3000 / 1400 2250 / 1200 2100 / 1100 4700 / 2700 4800 / 2800 5700 / 4000 235 / 140 260 / 170 260 / 170 150 / 65 320 / 255 385 / 260 100 / 55 80 / 45 75 / 40 155 / 75 160 / 80 170 / 100 8300 / 4700 9500 / 5200 9500 / 5200 5500 / 1850 15500 / 10000 19000 / 13200 2900 / 1350 2150 / 1100 2050 / 1000 4000 / 2500 4300 / 2700 5000 / 3200 11 / 19 10 / 12 12 / 14 5 / 7 18 / 22 15 / 22 6 / 20 55 / 90 65 / 110 9 / 18 8 / 16 10 / 18 11 / 16 10 / 12 11 / 13 5 / 6.5 15 / 20 15 / 20 6 / 16 60 / 105 70 / 120 8 / 16 7 / 15 9.5 / 16 80 / 92 50 / 65 55 / 72 45 / 220 85 / 95 85 / 95 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB 52 / 92 50 / 90 55 / 82 Centre Fascia Impact resistance Dimensional stability Good surface aspect Paintability Chemical resistance

F u e l S y s t e m s 20 Today s regulations mandate materials that provide reduced fuel emission vehicles. These rules strongly affect both new and proposed fuel system solutions as well as material selection criteria. Barrier properties Thanks to polyamide s good barrier effect" properties to different fuels, polyamide can offer innovative solutions for applications such as: Fuel filler ducts Fuel lines Fuel rails Innovation For fuel and vapour line applications, a patented TECHNYL polyamidebased solution was developed by Rhodia Engineering Plastics to provide superior resistance to stress cracking when in contact with road salt solutions, outstanding mechanical properties at low temperature, combined with improved barrier properties to fuels. Blow moulding solutions Specific TECHNYL grades are available for manufacturing the fuel filler duct using blow moulding technology, exhibiting reduced permeability and superior impact even at low temperature. PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT Density ISO 1183-A g/cm 3 Water absorption (24h to 23 C) ISO 62 % Melting Temperature ISO 11357 C Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) ISO 11359 Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa ISO 75/Af C Mould shrinkage Tensile Flexural E-5/ C Direction // RHODIA-EP % Direction T RHODIA-EP % Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa Strength at break ISO 178 MPa Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa Izod notched ISO 180/1A kj/m 2 Impact Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110 Fuel rail Thermal resistance Dimensional stability Chemical resistance (fuel) Surface aspect

Diesel Filter Thermal and chemical resistance Dimensional stability Weldability A 218 V30 Black 21NS GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA66 A 218 V35 Black 21N A 248 V33 Black 21N GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED LASER MARKABLE PA 6.6 A 216T V33 UNREINFORCED TRANSLUCENT PA 6 C 216A Natural C 442 Black PA 6 FOR EXTRUSION TECHNYL C 502 XT TECHNYL C 507 XT PA6 FOR BLOW MOULDING C 548B Black PHYSICAL 1.37 1.41 1.39 1.4 1.13 1.07 1.13 1.13 1.05 0.75 1.25 1.3 1.15 1.37 1.2 263 263 263 263 222 222 222 222 222 2.5 2.2 2.5 2.3 7 7 7 255 255 248 255 70 50 55 55 0.5 0.45 0.5 0.45 0.6 1.2 21 0.8 0.75 0.7 0.75 0.8 1.25 MECHANICAL 190 / 135 210 / 150 130 / 100 200 / 145 80 / 40 35 / 30 50 55 / 45 3 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 8 3 / 4 120 / 280 220 / 270 160 / 300 30 150 / 220 10000 / 7500 11400 / 8700 8500 / 6000 11000 / 8300 2700 / 1000 900 / 400 2800 / 900 2780 1850 / 1000 260 / 175 286 / 195 235 / 130 280 / 190 110 / 40 40 / 20 70 / 45 8400 / 5900 9500 / 6800 7800 / 5500 9200 /6400 2600 / 900 850 / 380 1750 / 850 11 / 16 13 / 18 15 / 18 12 / 17 4.8 / 85 85 / NB 7 / NB 90 / NB 12 / 16 13.5 / 18.5 14 / 22 13 / 17 4.2 / 70 NB / NB 5.8 92 / NB 80 / 95 95 / 100 80 / 90 90 / 98 NB / NB NB / NB NB / NB NB NB / NB Fuel filler tube Low fuel permeability High impact resistance Dimensional stability Chemical resistance (fuel) Weldability

E l e c t r i c a l a n d E l 22 A large number of automotive electrical components are used in cars in application areas such as : Peripheral devices Switches Sensors Activators on board computers TECHNYL polyamide grades are widely used in manufacturing components such as coils, connectors, relays, steering switches, ignition system, and electronic central unit. Best balance between mechanical properties and flammability performance Polyamide is particularly well suited to this broad spectrum of applications, as it supports complex formulations bringing the desired strength, colour and moulding behaviour to a particular application. Laser marking Specific grades such as TECHNYL A 216T V33 are available for parts requesting laser marking as in example the engine injectors. Overmoulding Thanks to their high flowability, TECHNYL grades are suitable for overmoulding bobbins without damaging the coil wiring. PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT A 205F UNREINFORCED PA A 217 Density ISO 1183-A g/cm 3 1.14 1.14 Water absorption (24h at 23 C) ISO 62 % 1.2 1.3 Melting Temperature ISO 11357 C 263 263 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion parallel (23 C to 85 C) Heat deflection temperature under load 1,8 MPa Mould shrinkage Tensile Flexural Impact ConnectIVITY SYSTEMS Pin retention strength Connection and pull-force Impact resistance Low viscosity for part miniaturization Very high mechanical properties Dimensional stability Colourability Heat resistance Flowability and cycle time ISO 11359 E-5/ C 7 7 ISO 75/Af C 75 75 Direction // RHODIA-EP % 1.9 1.9 Direction T RHODIA-EP % 1.9 1.9 Strength at break ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 60 / 40 55 / 70 Strain at break ISO 527 type 1 A % 25 / 200 35 / 300 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 type 1 A MPa 3200 / 1600 3000 / 1500 Strength at break ISO 178 MPa 120 / 50 120 / 50 Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2900 / 1300 2900 / 1450 Izod notched ISO 180 /1A kj/m 2 4.5 / 6 4 / 12 Charpy notched ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 4.5 / 8 4.5 / 14 Charpy unnotched ISO 179/1uA kj/m 2 NB / NB NB / NB *d.a.m = dry as moulded / cond. = conditioned according ISO 1110

e c t r o n i c s Clips Fast moulding Mechanical properties Suitable for requested fastening operation even at low temperature Thermal resistance Chemical resistance 6.6 IMPACT MODIFIED A 225F TECHNYL A 246M GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PA 6.6 A 218 V30 GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED LASER MARKABLE PA 6.6 A 216T V33 B 50H1 FLAME RETARDANT PA A 30H1 V25 A 20H1 V25 TECHNYL STAR S 60G1 V30 HIGH FLOW HIGH STIFFNESS PA SX 218L1 V50 UNREINFORCED PA ABS ALLOY Alloy KC 226 Col. or black IMPACT MODIFIED PA / ABS ALLOY Alloy KC 246 Col. or black 1.14 1.08 1.37 1.4 1.16 1.54 1.38 1.43 1.55 1.12 1.08 1.1 1.05 1.1 1 0.9 0.72 0.9 0.9 263 263 263 263 242 263 263 222 222 220 220 6.5 6.5 2.5 2.3 6.5 6 6 80 65 255 255 85 220 250 205 210 75 70 1.5 1.9 0.5 0.45 1.1 0.9 0.4 0.8 0.7 1.8 1.9 0.8 0.75 1 0.55 0.7 0.8 0.7 23 MECHANICAL 70 / 50 44 / 35 190 / 135 200 / 145 80 / 45 95 / - 135 / 100 147 / 97 230 / 162 65 / 42 43 / 39 20 / 100 65 / 210 3 / 4 3 / 4 10 / - 2.5 / - 2 / 3.5 - / - 2.6 / 4 20 / 200 60 / 200 3200 / 2000 1900 / 600 10000 / 7500 11000 / 8300 3600 / 2200 8800 / - 9000 / 6000 11700 / 7000 17000 / 11600 3000 / 1400 2250 / 1200 125 / 55 70 / 27 260 / 175 280 / 190 105 / 70 240 / 170 320 / 255 100 / 55 80 / 45 3150 / 1400 1800 / 700 8400 / 5900 9200 /6400 3200 / 2000 8000 / 5000 10700 / 6900 15500 / 10000 2900 / 1350 2150 / 1100 5 / 12 60 / 80 11 / 16 12 / 17 3 / 10 10 / - 6 / 8 9 / 12 15 / 22 6 / 20 55 / 90 4 / 4,5 55 / 100 12 / 16 13 / 17 4.5 / 12 6 / 8 10 / 13 15 / 20 6 / 16 60 / 105 NB / NB NB / NB 80 / 95 90 / 98 90 / NB 45 / 47 40 / 45 67 / - 85 / 95 NB / NB NB / NB Control switch gear Surface aspect Low squeak noise Colourability

T e c h n i c a l a n d D e 24 Our concept of partnership is based on delivering leading technical service/support process to our customers. We provide expertise in both materials and technologies to bring solutions that respond to our customers demands for innovation and cost effectiveness. Throughout the world Rhodia technical centres are equipped to provide complete service solutions, as opposed to just products. The engineers in our labs and technical centres are available to support customers at each stage of the application development cycle. Our Technical Service Engineers are available to assist our customers in finding technical solutions that meet their requirements. Specific support is offered on: Materials selection Materials testing Parts design advice, training for design engineers Processing through different technologies Assembling and post-processing technologies AIR FLOW STRESS

s i g n S u p p o r t Rhodia Technical Centres worldwide supply series of Advanced Technical Support services and are available to support our customers on their key development projects: Specific material behaviour data for CAE studies Improved mechanical performance prediction, mainly for glass fibre reinforced products, thanks to a multi-scale material description. This simulation allows to improve the prediction of the mechanical behaviour of parts taking into consideration the fibre orientation. Part mechanical performance optimization Static and dynamic cases Impact simulation Optimized design for injection tools (mould lay-out) Acoustics prediction, noise emission optimization Parts testing: according to the main automotive standards for different components (burst pressure static/dynamic/pulsating, vibration testing, acoustic tests, noise measurements, ageing and endurance tests, etc.) New design concepts elaboration and testing Our Technological Centres are also equipped with moulding machines, extrusion lines, and blow moulding machines to assist in process optimisation for our customers. 25 3 FE-MESH MOULD FLOW NVH

R h o d i a b r i n g i n g t h r o u g h t e c h n o l 26 Rhodia Polyamide working in partnership with Tier1 and OEMs is continuously developing innovative solutions with a strong focus on new technologies to open and to support new market opportunities. The strategy of this innovation path is to design materials optimised for new technologies, ensuring customers have optimum competitive solutions. Rhoda Polyamide s latest innovation development is the XCell product range. These grades are designed for micro-cellular injection moulding MuCell process providing a market first, offering part weight saving without compromise in surface aesthetics. An achievement thanks to the partnership with the company Trexel (the Mucell technology owner). The particular differentiating strengths of Rhodia Polyamide are: In-depth customers process knowledge Upstream integration in Polyamide, allowing innovation from monomers to final compounds Complete service to customers ranging from part design to tool development and process support. Rhodia Polyamide offers products and solutions for main customer s technologies: Injection moulding Blow-moulding Extrusion Water-assisted injection technology Gas-assisted injection technology MuCell microcellular moulding Assembling, including laser welding Injection moulding Specialist in Polyamide, Rhodia provides the largest range of grades for injection moulding. This includes standard materials, grades designed for high or specific performances, such as high flow products designed to offer a high level of process productivity. PA 66 range PA 6 range, high flow PA 6 range, PA/ABS range, Long Glass Fibre range, unequalled impact/stiffness balance range. Blow-moulding Rhodia Polyamide assumes a strong know-how in the blow-moulding field Process expertise, including the 3D technologies Long experience in PA6 for turbo air duct and fuel filler pipe applications C 548B, C 548B V15 A 548B V15, A 548B V20 Extrusion Rhodia Polyamide offers a wide range of products for extrusion, providing excellent processability with flexibility. These grades are ideal for the convoluted pipe fuel system applications and for transmission cable gasketing. C442 blk C 507

i n n o v a t i o n o g i e s Water Injection Technology (WIT) Rhodia Polyamide has developed a specific range of grades for WIT process. The primary benefits of these grades are to offer high quality inner surface with a constant wall thickness and process productivity. In this technology, Rhodia Polyamide has acquired a unique know-how and can provide an efficient support to customers through: Portable WIT device and mould Injector design Computer simulation A 338 Wit 1 V30 A 338 Wit 2 V30 Gas Injection Technology (GIT) Rhodia Polyamide Technyl PA6 and PA66 specific grades offer the best processability and surface aspect for hollow parts such as door handles and cooling pipes. Rhodia has built a strong known-how through: Partnership with main GIT pipe suppliers In house testing on customers moulds Part design and process optimization C216V30 blk Z A218ZV30 blk 34N MuCell Micro-cellular Technology Rhodia Polyamide proposes XCell, the first PA66 and PA6 product range especially designed for the MuCell process. These grades in combination with the MuCell technology offers: Parts weight reduction thanks to microcellular foaming, Outstanding mechanical properties, No compromise in surface finish, Warpage improvement, Cycle time reduction. This innovative range opens new solutions in applications such as under-the-hood components. range 27 3

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