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Aerospace Wing and Leading Edge Nose
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The content of polymers used in aircraft construction is rapidly increasing. Now Airbus has proved that aluminium can also be replaced outside the cabin using Fortron® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
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Baseplate for Video Recorder
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| The main baseplate of the video recorder drive is produced by outsert moulding. Various functional parts such as bearings, guides and fasteners are combined at low cost in one component group on this baseplate.
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CD/MD-Player
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In various CD/MD players for stationary hi-fi equipment, Sony uses moving magnets instead of the usual rollers.
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Display Holder for Mobile Phone
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The Ericsson engineers used Fortron 1141L4 for a mobile phone application with an extremely intricate design.
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Domestic Water Supply Manifold
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| In domestic water taps from Atlantic Plastics, a number of Ticona materials ensure permanent smooth operation and freedom from leaks.
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Ferrule
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Ticona has been working closely with systems and cable manufacturers to develop a number of special Fortron (PPS) grades tailored specifically to the requirements of fibre optic technology.
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Fuel Cell End Plates
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Injection-molded end plates made from Ticona’s Fortron® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) can provide significant cost and weight savings in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
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Fuel Piping Liner
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Total Containment’s multilayer piping is fabricated to handle gasoline, diesel fuel, liquid petroleum gas and other fuels. A proprietary additive makes the new Fortron® PPS grade less rigid than traditional PPS, so it can follow sharp curves without cracking.
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Fuel Pump
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| This end plate made from Fortron 1140L4 is fitted in fuel pumps installed in automotive fuel tanks. The guides for the carbon brushes and the spindle bearing point are integrated into the molding. |
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Fuel Rail
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| In Ford six-cylinder engines, the fuel rails are produced from partially crystalline Fortron.
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Fuel Supply Pump
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| The specific combination of engineering plastics (Fortron, Celcon and Hostaform) in the pump units replaces metal components.
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Gas Heating Boiler
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| Conversion from stainless steel to reinforced Fortron in a fan flap has enabled the manufacturer to halve production costs as well as simplify assembly.
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Gas Meter Components
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| Extremely high demands are placed on the grid and the slide valve of gas meters. These two components form the inlet and outlet of the measuring chambers and at the same time serve as seals.
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Golf Club Shaft
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The Fortron® PPS composite improves club stability at impact, accuracy and energy transfer, and ball performance. The viscoelastic composite dynamically stiffens the shaft to give tighter ball dispersion and better shot accuracy.
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Heat Exchanger
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| Drawing their heat supply from circulating water, the fresh air heating units in cars often incorporate a side section made from Fortron PPS.
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Heat Exchanger Coating
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A combination of Ticona’s Fortron® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and PTFE delivers superior performance in a new anti-corrosion, antifouling coating system. The coating was designed to extend the life of heat exchangers and metal pipes, vessels, pumps and gas turbine components in the geothermal, power generation, chemical, petrochemical, and other industries.
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Hot Water Tank
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| The hot water tank is manufactured from heat-resistance Fortron by injection moulding.
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Housing for Extractor Hood
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| The extractor hood fabricated from Fortron® PPS connects the electric fan to the gas heating boiler.
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Intercooler
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Behr GmbH & Co. in Stuttgart has selected Fortron as the material for a very large underbonnet component that measures 940 mm in length but weighs only 2.8 kg.
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Lamp Holder
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| The insulating ring for lamp holders is held by a twistproof mounting in a metal socket.
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Lamp Holders
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| Many manufacturers use the engineering thermoplastic Fortron for lamp mounts.
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Marwal Fuel Pump
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| The French manufacturer, Marwal Systems, produces fuel pumps (for the Peugeot 204 among other models) in which metals have been replaced by Fortron® (PPS).
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Microsurgery Forceps
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| The handle of the forceps is designed to enable the surgeon’s hand to be kept horizontal, thereby minimizing strain and fatigue. The modular construction of the forceps permits use of a wide variety of operating instruments, attached via a central component that is part of the handle assembly.
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Microswitches
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The French company ITT Industries in Dole, Cedex manufactures Microswitches with a daily production capacity of four to five million parts.
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PPS Stock Shapes
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Rod and slab stock shapes of 40% fiberglass reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) are now available in North America from Ensinger-Hyde. Made from Ticona’s Fortron® PPS grade 1140L0, these shapes were first introduced in Europe by Ensinger GmbH.
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Safety Valve
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Within the building services sector, Honeywell Braukmann is an experienced specialist in the fluid handling, heating and air conditioning fields.
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Steering Aid
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Fortron polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) is frequently used for moulded parts that are subjected to high mechanical and thermal stress, and as a substitute for metals.
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Sunroof Wind Deflector
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| The wind deflector is a component of the sunroof on Mercedes Benz cars. It has to maintain its defined position at different vehicle speeds so that outside air can flow into the passenger compartment without creating a draught.
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Tank Flange
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To meet the high requirements specified for the tank flange on the direct-injection diesel vehicle, the Land Rover Discovery, VDO has developed a composite design in Hostaform and Fortron.
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Thermoformable PPS Sheet
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Ensinger/Penn Fibre manufactures thermoformable PPS sheet based on special Ticona formulations. Its new line encompasses neat, glass-reinforced and impact-modified grades.
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Thermostat Housing
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| Huron Plastics uses Fortron to produce thermostat housings and other cooling-circuit components that are resistant to the aggressive constituents present in long-term cooling media.
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Toilet Seat
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The heatable seat contains a water dispenser that, together with a pump and nozzle system, provides for the bidet cleaning function. A fan provides for the drying function.
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Video Projector
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Portable data projectors are fast becoming indispensable for business conferences, where business data is presented directly from a notebook computer to a large group.
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Visteon Ford Throttle Body
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When you put your foot on the accelerator, the throttle valve unit regulates the amount of air required for the engine by adjusting the position of the throttle valve.
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Washer Drum Light Socket
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Washer drum light socket is made from Ticona’s Fortron® 6165A4 polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). This material provides superior thermal and environmental resistance as well as excellent mechanical and dimensional stability.
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Water Circulation Pump
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| For the auxiliary heaters on its direct-injection diesel engines, Eberspächer uses circulation pumps with housings made from fibre- and mineral-reinforced Fortron.
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Water Pump Impeller
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Despite a reduction in size, today’s water pumps are more powerful than ever – to prevent an engine from overheating they pump up to 380 litres of coolant a minute through the cooling system.
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