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Thermoplastic truck-engine sump vessel holds 30% more.(Polymers/Ceramics)
Advanced Materials & Processes, December, 2003
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A thermoplastic truck-engine sump holds 30% more oil than its aluminum counterpart, and reduces weight by 50%, says BASF Corp., Mount Olive, N.J. The sump is made of Ul-tramid A3HG7 35% glass-fiber nylon 6 resin. The material was chosen because of its good melt flow, high impact resistance, and excellent resistance to hot oil. The sump holds 40 liters of oil for the ...
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