At the K exhibition held in Dusseldorf, Germany, SABIC, a material supplier, released Xenoy HTx resin, which is a high heat technology based on polyester, and can produce light, impact resistant and high-performance automotive structural applications. Xenoy products are alloys of thermoplastic polyester (PET or PBT) and polycarbonate.
At the K exhibition held in Dusseldorf, Germany, SABIC, a material supplier, released Xenoy HTx resin, which is a high heat technology based on polyester, and can produce light, impact resistant and high-performance automotive structural applications. Xenoy products are alloys of thermoplastic polyester (PET or PBT) and polycarbonate.
Xenoy HTx resin is particularly important for today's automotive manufacturers, who need new polymer solutions to produce structural components that can withstand higher temperatures, including those that run on electronic coating lines above 180 ℃. Related applications include BIW components, structural reinforcements, and battery protection systems for electric vehicles.
Xenoy HTx resin has two grades of unfilled and glass filled, which can significantly reduce weight compared with steel and aluminum. SABIC's new thermoplastic materials range also offers alternatives to PA 66 compounds and alloys, which have been experiencing frequent supply shortages and price fluctuations recently.
Amanda roble, global head of SABIC's automotive business, said: "we are firmly committed to investing in the future of the automotive industry by developing technologies that provide greater value and help our customers meet new requirements or break performance limits. Our new Xenoy HTx resin portfolio is a good example of this commitment, responding to the need for a material solution that enables structural reinforcement materials to pass through the electronic coating process and maintain their energy absorption and other performance attributes over a wider temperature range. "
This new high heat resin technology is the first product to be launched and provided with samples, including unfilled Xenoy HTx 950 and two glass fiber reinforced brands, Xenoy HTx 975 and Xenoy HTx 575. The unfilled resin can absorb a lot of energy and bear plastic deformation in case of collision. SABIC's goal is to use this material as a light metal alternative solution for new safety applications, including side rockers to protect battery modules installed on the floor of electric vehicles.
At k 2019, SABIC demonstrated the structural lightweight capability of new technologies and 3D printing prototype of rocker panel reinforcement designed for battery side protection of electric vehicles.
When exposed to - 30 ℃, many competitors' engineering plastics tend to brittle and fracture under load. Xenoy HTx can provide low temperature ductility and very high elongation, thus achieving stable performance under such conditions. In addition, the new technology provides enhanced fluidity, which provides greater design freedom for complex geometry and enables cost-effective part merging.
The hybrid honeycomb design with Xenoy HTx is usually related to traditional all metal, multi steel or extruded aluminum collision protection measures, which can potentially save up to 60% of the weight without affecting dimensional stability, rigidity and mechanical strength.
Glass filled grades are particularly suitable for demanding BIW structures, which must be able to withstand 30 minutes of electronic coating cycles at 180 ° C to 220 ° C. The brand can also be used to produce other structural components with high service temperature, including front-end module, front bracket and hood components.
The significant lightweight potential of Xenoy HTx not only helps to improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engine vehicles, but also helps to offset the increased weight of battery modules in electric vehicles.
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