Royal DSM, the Netherlands, is reducing the weight of the Peugeot 508 with the use of oil sumps injection molded in Akulon Ultraflow polyamide 6. The grade used for the application is Akulon Ultraflow K-FHG7, a 35% glass reinforced, heat stabilized polyamide 6 with good flow properties. It offers significant processing advantages compared to standard polyamide 6 products, while maintaining the required mechanical properties.
The French Tier One supplier Steep Plastique, Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost, developed a sump that is 60% lighter than the metal version it replaces. Due to the use of sophisticated computer simulation software developed by Steep, the sump passes demanding application tests, including a severe curb impact test, stone impact test, and engine drop test.
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Image caption- DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow used by Steep for oil sumps of the new Peugeot 508 engine. Courtesy of DSM Engineering Plastics.
