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Monday, December 21, 2015

PCR Cam Cover

This is the first time a 100% post-consumer recycled PA 6/6 resin with 33% short-glass reinforcement has been used for a demanding cam cover application to replace die-cast aluminum.  The PCR PA 6/6 offered excellent weldability to attach a high-efficiency air-oil separator and was molded in very-thin walls (to 2.0 mm for the Nano-model cover).  The result is a part that is 30% lighter than incumbent aluminum, offers lower NVH values and a 20% material cost reduction vs. virgin resin, and diverts carpet from landfills.

OEM/Vehicle
Ford Motor Co.
2015 Nano 2.7L and 3.5L IVCT GTDI engines
System Supplier
ElringKlinger North America, Inc.
Material Processor
Bruss North America Inc.
Material Supplier
Wellman Advanced Materials
Resin
EcoLon GF1960 PA66 (100% PCR)

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