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Light engineering solutions
Solutions
Lightweight engineering
The urgent need to reduce the weight of structural parts within the automotive sector, has led to the development of ad hoc engineering materials for this specific need.
Based on polyamide 6 and 66, our engineering plastics provide lightweight structural solutions to replace metal in many applications.
Discover our comprehensive products and services for customers requiring lightweight structural solutions.
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Your advantage
Metal replacement benefits
DOMO provides our customers with the best tools and products for innovation.
Our product range offers high glass filled solutions granting high strength & stiffness for structural application, long-term heat stabilised and hydrolysis resistant materials for the "under the hood" market segment. UV stabilised grades and high-quality surface materials cover the needs of internal and external automotive applications. We also provide natural, XB (patented technology) or full compound coloured products.
The advantages of metal replacement
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Case Studies
Our success stories
Our Research & Development department has succeeded in replacing metal in several applications such as trucks side fairing support, automotive air duct mounting brackets and outboard engines covers. We managed to simplify the design, reducing the number of parts and allowing the molding of one single plastic applications, with no need of assembling and post treatment procedure. The final parts are lighter while mechanical properties are retained.
Tell us about your application needs, and our experts will analyse your requirements and find the best solution for you. We are at your disposal to help you redesign whatever specific metal application you are working on.
Outboard
Outboard
Outboard engine
Original part
First trial with Standard PA66
After exposure @ 70C and 62% RH (ISO 1110), the specimen had softrened and distorted. The tensile modulus properties deterioraited by over 20%; the tensile stress @break was reduced by over 25%.
The DOMO advantage
DOMAMID XS 66G60H1 119
DOMAMD XS66G65 119
60% glass fiber-reinforced, heat-resistant PA 66 alloy
Very high strength and stiffness. Low moisture absorption and warpage.
Heavy trucks
Heavy trucks
Side fairing support
Original part
Die-cast aluminium based application
The final part was made of 9 compoments
- 2 die-cast aluminium stabilizers
- 2 extruded fiberglass frame bars
- 1 painted pressed steel brace
- 4 painted pressed steel brackets
The DOMO advantage
Domamid XS 66G60H1 119
DOMAMD XS66G65 119
PA66 alloy, 65% reinforced, high fluidity
One-piece injection-moulded structure
Automotive
Automotive
Air Duct Mounting Bracket
Original part
First trial with standard PA66
After 100h @150C, the specimen had softened and distorted. Mechanical property retention was under 50%
The DOMO advantage
Domamid XS 66G50H1 NC
Domamid XS 66G50H1 NC
50% glass fiber-reinforced, heat-resistant PA66 alloy
After 1000h @150C, no evidence of decomposition or distortion was found. Mechanical property retention was over 50%.
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Solutions
OUR SOLUTIONS
Our DOMAMID® XS, designed for strength and stiffness, minimum warpage and optimal processing, has already replaced metal applications in the under-the-bonnet segment. By substituting aluminium with DOMAMID® XS, you can achieve weight savings of up to 40% without compromising on strength.
DOMAMID® HCE is a product family designed especially for gas moulding and for those applications requiring painting or chrome plating. These materials are polyamide 6 based compounds, glass fiber reinforced, with a partially aromatic PA matrix.
Another unique material for lightweight applications is ECONAMID® AIR, a carbon fibre-reinforced PA6 compound that is 100% recycled (base and filler). ECONAMID® AIR boasts high stiffness at low density plus electrical conductivity and improved tribological properties.
DOMO’s range of light engineering materials also includes DOMOTAPE™ – composite sheets that combine strong fibres with the strength and versatility of polyamide. DOMOTAPE™ can be used as a single reinforcing sheet or in a combination of multiple angled layers.
New thermoplastic composites for lightweight solutions.
A line that combines the versatility of polyamide and polypropylene with the strength of glass fiber and carbon fiber
Modified PA66 alloys based on semi-crystalline polyamides.
Designed for applications demanding HIGH STRENGTH & STIFFNESS with MINIMUM WARPAGE, optimal EASE OF PROCESSING and an ATTRACTIVE SURFACE finish.
Nanocomposites compounds.
Dramatically enhanced heat distortion temperature and stiffness.
Designed to offer an improved gas barrier, excellent mechanical and thermal performance, attractive aesthetics and increased stiffness with minimal impact on specific gravity.
Carbon fiber-reinforced sustainable compounds made of 100% recycled material.
Designed for high stiffness with low density, electrical conductivity, electrical surface and volume resistivity, enhanced tribological properties and a low carbon footprint.
Compounds with semi-crystalline, partially aromatic PA6 matrix.
Designed especially for HIGHLY AESTHETIC applications from GAS MOULDING to PAINTING & CHROME-PLATING.
Modified PPA & PPS compounds.
The THERMEC line has been developed for demanding applications requiring outstanding heat and chemical resistance in EXTREME CONDITIONS. The growing list of available grades delivers a wide range of properties depending on the type and concentration of the reinforcing agents, stabilizers and processing aids used.
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We provide a complete service for OEMs requiring lightweight solutions to replace metals or thermoset. DOMO experts support you throughout the project, helping you optimize your costs, your designs and your component production processes.