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Welcome to the September 2009 edition of AutoFocus, the global eNewsletter from DPE that delivers news and expert opinion about fuel system, engine and drive train sealing. The topics in this edition:

  • Leading the way in low-pressure EGR hose and sealing development
  • Huber + Suhner auto battery cables insulated with Vamac® AEM resist acids and hot oils
  • Significant findings in ethanol transportation research confirms performance of Viton®
  • "The global economy: Recession likely over"
  • Related news: Technical paper on "Zytel® HTN PPA, Zytel® Nylon 6,6 and Nylon 6 resins in high temperature and automotive chemical exposure environments"

If you would like to comment on any of the articles or wish to know more, please don't hesitate to contact us.

With best regards

Patrick Cazuc
and Your Automotive Team from
DuPont Performance Elastomers
    In this edition:
  EGR hose and sealing development   Leading the way in low-pressure EGR hose and sealing developments
Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomers and Viton® fluoroelastomers are at the forefront of developments in flexible hoses and hose-end seals for the imminent low-pressure EGR systems, providing long-term temperature and acid resistance in replacement of metal lines and standard rubber products Read Full Story
 
 
 
  Huber + Suhner auto battery cables insulated with Vamac® AEM resist acids and hot oils
Huber + Suhner's flexible thin-wall auto battery cables insulated with Vamac® AEM, supplied to Fiat, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Renault, several hybrid prototypes and the all-electric Tesla Roadster, resist temperatures from -40°C to +150°C, hot motor and gear box oils, battery acid, salt water and cleaning solvents.  Read Full Story		 Vamac® AEM resist acids and hot oils
 
 
 
  performance of Viton   Significant findings in ethanol transportation research confirms performance of Viton®
DNV research on the safe and reliable transportation of fuel grade ethanol and ethanol-gasoline blends through existing petroleum pipelines reveals that Viton® GF and GFLT fluoroelastomers offer the best hardness retention and least volumetric swelling when exposed to E-95 blends, compared with three other competitive elastomers tested. Read Full Story
 
 
 
  "The global economy: Recession likely over"
Latest 'Economic Outlook', and 'Current Business Developments' reports by DuPont economist Robert C. Fry, giving a highly informed analysis of current global economic conditions, with implications for industry and businesses worldwide.
Economic Outlook, September 2009
European Economic Overview, August 2009
Asia/Pacific Economic Overview, June 2009 		Global Economy
 
 



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Technical paper: Zytel® HTN PPA and Zytel® Nylon 6,6 and Nylon 6 resins in high temperature and automotive chemical exposure environments
OEMs seek advanced materials that permit lighter weight vehicles while resisting automotive coolant and engine oil exposure along with mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. The authors review existing nylon 6,6, nylon 6, and polyphthalamide (PPA) technologies, and resin innovations. Read full paper here:
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