New Products blog: Solvay's Technyl Red S

LYON, France—Solvay Performance Polyamides has introduced Technyl Red S, a highly heat stabilized polyamide designed specifically for high heat automotive applications.

According to Solvay, Technyl Red S can be used in operations with a continuous temperatures of around 400°F. The material can withstand temperatures of 392°F for 2,000 hours, or 410°F for 1,000 hours, making it ideal for turbo engine air ducts and coolers as well as cylinder head covers.

Further, the company claims, Technyl Red S improves strong impact and resistance to acid condensates, offers high flowability, superior surface aspect and excellent weldability.

"This brand new S material further strengthens the proven technology developed for Technyl HP, which has equipped over 40 million vehicles made during the last seven years," Didier Chomier, automotive global marketing manager for Solvay's Performance Polyamides Global Business Unit, said in a statement. "Technyl Red S provides automotive industry applications with enhanced thermal aging stability without compromising performance or competitiveness."

For more information about Technyl Red S or additional products and services provided by Solvay, visit technyl.com.

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