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AutoFocus - bringing you the latest news of DuPont high performance polymer and elastomer solutions for the automotive industry

    In this edition:
  Fuel hose by Ningbo   DuPont™ Viton® fluoroelastomer enables new fuel hose by Ningbo TIP to meet Toyota emissions requirements
The key veneer layer of DuPont™ Viton® fluoroelastomer in a new multi-layer fuel neck hose by Ningbo TIP for the Toyota Yaris, Avensis and Verso provides resistance to aggressive fuels, and a barrier to fuel permeation.  Read Full Story
 
 
 
    Save up to 40% in assembly time and component cost: First integrated electronic connector gasket of DuPont™ Zytel® thermoplastic and DuPont™ Vamac® elastomer
A new electronic connector gasket from Dana integrates wiring harness, power connectors and DuPont™ Zytel® and Vamac® polymers in a primerless 2K overmolding process for the first time, reducing assembly time by 30-40% and component cost by 25-40%, compared with conventional gaskets and separate wiring harnesses.  
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Electronic connector gasket from Dana
 
 
 
  Zytel  
DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA - more than a match for nylon 12 in urgent replacement programs
Many fuel line quick-connector suppliers are switching to DuPont™ Zytel® HTN54 Series PPA resins in replacement of nylon PA12 to gain performance and long term supply advantages. Read Full Story

 
 
 
    Technical paper: Formulation Suggestions for Replacing DOTG in AEM Compounds
In a technical paper given at the 178th ACS Rubber Show, DPP scientist Ed McBride reviewed studies evaluating replacements for DOTG accelerator that can be used in curing DuPont Vamac® AEM compounds without sacrificing performance. These alternative accelerators are being used successfully in commercial AEM compounds for high performance parts like turbocharger hoses and automotive gaskets.  
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Technical paper - AEM Compounds
 
 
 

 


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