Hexion shows new automotive composites at JEC Europe
March 12, 2015 - United States Of America
At the ongoing JEC Europe 2015 composites show in Paris, Hexion Inc. is exhibiting the automotive industry’s first composite suspension coil, used in a new Audi vehicle, and a composite cam carrier for Ford’s next generation engine platform.
The two new applications represent advances in resin technology that can help manufacturers reduce vehicle weight and accelerate production of high-performance automotive components.
The new composite coil spring was developed in cooperation with Sogefi for Audi. The spring is manufactured using a confidential Epikote Epoxy Resin / Epikure Curing Agent composition, which was specifically designed to meet demanding customer performance requirements while allowing mass production. Compared with traditional technology, this novel composite spring trims 4.4 kilograms from the A6 Avant 2.0, affording lower fuel consumption. It is also designed to improve driving precision and comfort, Hexion reported in a press release.
Hexion’s second featured composite part, a Bakelite engineering thermoset cam carrier, was developed with Ford Motor Company and Michigan-based WGS Global Services. The injection-mouldable engineering thermoset material is capable of maintaining its dimensional properties at operating temperatures above 200°C, and provides multiple other performance benefits.
Francis Defoor, Hexion’s automotive segment leader said, “The Bakelite thermoset version of the cam carrier is 30 per cent lighter, reduces noise transmission and is expected to eliminate several costly manufacturing steps associated with its aluminium counterpart. We’re excited to be working with Ford on this innovation.”
Examples of both of the automotive composite parts is on display at the Hexion booth pavilion 7.3, Booth M18 during the JEC Europe 2015 composites show, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. (GK)
The two new applications represent advances in resin technology that can help manufacturers reduce vehicle weight and accelerate production of high-performance automotive components.
The new composite coil spring was developed in cooperation with Sogefi for Audi. The spring is manufactured using a confidential Epikote Epoxy Resin / Epikure Curing Agent composition, which was specifically designed to meet demanding customer performance requirements while allowing mass production. Compared with traditional technology, this novel composite spring trims 4.4 kilograms from the A6 Avant 2.0, affording lower fuel consumption. It is also designed to improve driving precision and comfort, Hexion reported in a press release.
Hexion’s second featured composite part, a Bakelite engineering thermoset cam carrier, was developed with Ford Motor Company and Michigan-based WGS Global Services. The injection-mouldable engineering thermoset material is capable of maintaining its dimensional properties at operating temperatures above 200°C, and provides multiple other performance benefits.
Francis Defoor, Hexion’s automotive segment leader said, “The Bakelite thermoset version of the cam carrier is 30 per cent lighter, reduces noise transmission and is expected to eliminate several costly manufacturing steps associated with its aluminium counterpart. We’re excited to be working with Ford on this innovation.”
Examples of both of the automotive composite parts is on display at the Hexion booth pavilion 7.3, Booth M18 during the JEC Europe 2015 composites show, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. (GK)