High Performance Plastics for Oil/lubrification
Reduce weight, cost and carbon emissions in the oil system by using our Akulon polyamide 6 for metal replacement in this most critical powertrain component. Hybrid oil sump systems made from Akulon are 20% lighter than their aluminum counterparts and 40% lighter than an aluminum bed plate and silent steel oil pan.
The bottom line? An Akulon-based hybrid oil system costs 20% less than an aluminum oil sump and 50% less than a silent steel metal oil pan. And it’s kinder to the planet: Less weight also means lower fuel consumption and less carbon emissions. And a component made from Akulon can be recycled.
Akulon-based hybrid oil sumps and pans provides dimensional accuracy, stability and strength comparable to metals. In fact this was put to the test when we developed Akulon-based oil sumps in partnership with Ford Motor Company and component manufacturer MANN + HUMMEL. The prototype system survived being struck by ball bearings (simulating stones), plus a 20cm/second sudden impact test.
And one added benefit: System engineers can make and integrate components with familiar molding techniques, saving time and boosting productivity. Now, we’re increasingly working together with customers at the earliest stages of the design process to create oil sump systems that truly break the mold. Perhaps integrating the oil sump to filter and suction pipe?
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Oil Pump Gears (automotive)
Automotive | Engine | Oil / Lubrification
Allows for durable, lower weight, lower noise and lower cost design compared with metals
Oil Sumps and Pans
Automotive | Engine | Oil / Lubrification
Proven track record with OEMs; Cost effective; Heat resistant; Better welding strength than PA66; Flowability enables thin wall designs