10 Aug 2001
Polyamide air intake manifold saves costs, adds performance
A new design of injection moulded air intake manifold, developed in France by Rhodia Engineering Plastics and Mark IV Automotive, is being used on two Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) being produced by Ford in the US. The component is significantly cheaper than similar plastic manifolds and provides improved engine performances.
9 Aug 2001
INTERNATIONAL(R) TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION ADOPTS METTON(R) LMR FOR FIRST ALL-PLASTIC CLASS 8 TRACTOR HOOD/FENDER ASSEMBLY
CHICAGO (August 9, 2001) – International® Truck and Engine Corp. announced here the introduction of the industry’s first all-plastic, class 8 tractor hood/fender assembly manufactured by Paramont LLC (formerly 21st Century Containers, Ltd). International’s 9900ix premium model series, heavy truck hood/fender assemblies that use METTON® liquid molding resin (LMR) from Metton America, Inc. (Atlanta) are approximately 90 square feet (8.36 m2) in outer surface area, they also cost less, and are 25-percent lighter than previous designs using hand spray-up, fiberglass composites. The METTON LMR material gives International’s plastic assemblies the added advantages of significantly faster throughput; better impact resistance; greater dimensional accuracy; and an improved, Class A paintable surface finish.
9 Aug 2001
Omnexus: the global plastics e-marketplace
Omnexus was created and funded by the following companies: Atofina, BASF AG,
