Seat back adjuster handle has high modulus and lower cost.(Polymers/Ceramics)

Akulon Ultraflow K-FG0 polyamide 6 resins with 50% glass fiber reinforcement combine high modulus with significant cost reduction, reports DSM Engineering Plastics, The Netherlands. Costs are reduced because cycle time is lower, less material is required, and molded parts do not need painting. The material provides up to 80% greater flow and up to 40% cycle time reduction in injection molding, compared with standard PA6 or PA66 grades. The material was selected for the automotive seat back adjuster handle shown because it ...