LANXESS - Polybutylene-terephthalate (PBT)-based compounds that offer not only high hydrolysis stability in hot and humid conditions but also good laser transparency for laser transmission welding are a specialty. This is because these two material properties are usually mutually exclusive. LANXESS, however, now offers a number of PBT compounds that successfully reconcile the two properties. One example is Pocan B3233HRLT (hydrolysis-resistant, laser transparency), which is already used in a range of large-series applications and can be employed to manufacture, for example, housings for mechatronic actuators for swirl control. An automotive manufacturer based in the south of
Cost-effective production process
'Our PBT compound has been chosen because it withstands the high temperatures under the hood in a car, even in very humid conditions,' says
Excellent test results
The outstanding resistance of Pocan B3233HRLT to hot and humid environments is demonstrated in the SAE/USCAR-2 Rev. 6 long-term test, which is conducted in accordance with a standard set by the
Laser transmission welding - the latest trend
Laser transmission welding is a joining method for components made from thermoplastics. It is ideally suited to the cost-effective and gentle production of very small components with complex geometries, making it perfect for the trend toward miniaturized electrical and electronic functions. The procedure uses the energy of laser light. A laser beam passes through a laser-transparent component and is absorbed by a second component - usually black-pigmented - underneath. The absorption creates heat, which melts the surface of the second component. In turn, heat conduction softens the surface of the first component, allowing a strong weld seam to form between the two components. In the case of the actuator, the laser-transparent part is made from Pocan B3233HRLT with laser-transparent black coloring, while the absorbing housing half is made from Pocan B3233HR.
Optimized combustion process
Swirl control actuators are part of the air management systems in combustion engines. They are responsible for controlling the air supply to the intake module and, at the same time, ensuring sufficient air turbulence. They help to optimize combustion processes and so play a key role in ensuring that the engine is highly efficient, which is ultimately reflected in high fuel economy and correspondingly low consumption figures.
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