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There’s no room for risk when it comes to fire protection and safety in electrical and electronic products. DOMO Engineered Materials has developed the TECHNYL® PROTECT line of flame-retardant polyamide solutions to serve this critical sector. This range of high-performance fire protection polymers is ideal for applications ranging from power management equipment, automotive electrics and consumer electronics, to lighting, household appliances, renewable energies, and more.
With its unparalleled electrical performance, molding options, mechanical strength and superior flowability , the TECHNYL® PROTECT line has clearly demonstrated its suitability for demanding applications within the electrical protection segment. The polyamide 6 and 66 offering mainly consists of halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) grades, compliant with the latest regulatory requirements, making it the reliable choice to meet increasingly demanding safety standards. FR solutions based on recycled feedstock are also under development in the TECHNYL® 4EARTH family, while, red phosphorous-based and halogenated solutions continue to be available to meet specific applications needs.
Working to achieve a safer world also means striving for a cleaner environment. With its TECHNYL® PROTECT polyamides, DOMO Engineered Materials reaches beyond industry standards and strict regulatory requirements to proactively reduce our environmental impact and anticipate change.
The use of polyamides in electrical and electronic equipment continues to grow, as industry leaders develop ever smaller and more complex parts to support product miniaturization and multi-functionality. To satisfy this requirement, the materials used must offer high temperature resistance and efficient flame retardancy.
With its wide processing window, accurate filling, and good surface aspect, the TECHNYL® PROTECT flame retardant polyamide offering delivers robust results. At the same time, TECHNYL® PROTECT HFFR nylon is significantly less corrosive than traditional halogen-free flame-retardant materials, further helping to increase production equipment lifetimes. The TECHNYL®PROTECT line also includes a range of color and laser-marking options as well.
With an industry-leading certification portfolio, the TECHNYL® PROTECT flame retardant polymer line features HFFR formulations that meet the strictest regulations facing the electrical equipment market, notably UL and IEC fire and fume certification. This includes:
The TECHNYL® PROTECT line of halogen and halogen-free flame-retardant polymer solutions has been developed for applications ranging from electrical protection devices, power management and renewable energy systems, to automotive electrics and consumer electronics, and more. With excellent electrical performance, easy-processing ability, and mechanical strength, TECHNYL® PROTECT flame retardant polymers have demonstrated their value in numerous high voltage component product designs, including for mini and smart circuit breakers, molded-case circuit breakers, power control equipment and contactors, as well as e-mobility connectors.
Specifically formulated to increase fire and electrical protection for power management equipment, the flame retardant polymer gives manufacturers an edge when it comes to miniaturization. Indeed, TECHNYL® PROTECT nylon enables manufacturers to produce miniaturized components of the highest quality while meeting the strictest safety standards.
Combining functional efficiency with aesthetic qualities, TECHNYL® integrates DOMO’s technical expertise with an innovative approach to development, production and testing.
DOMO’s technical development and service centers will help you design the exact solution you need to respect your product requirements, cost constraints, and production considerations. By providing local support around the world while harnessing a global network, DOMO’s experts help you meet your particular requirements.
In addition to a robust portfolio of flame retardant polyamides, customers can benefit from DOMO’s SERVICE HUB®, a unique platform of connected services and dedicated experts. This includes MMI TECHNYL® Design predictive simulation, which brings together advanced services to provide customer innovation with enhanced capabilities and synergies, eco-design agility and cost optimization. As a TECHNYL® customer, you can choose from among a complete portfolio of services – from material selection, prototyping, to application validation – to accelerate your time-to-market.
Get in touch to learn more about TECHNYL® PROTECT flame retardant and HFFR polyamides, the reliable choice in advanced electrical protection!
Innovation in plastics and nylon is opening up a range of high-performance solutions that offer an excellent alternative to metal in many applications in automotive, consumer goods and industrial sectors. DOMO’s TECHNYL® range of metal replacement materials deliver technical properties that match or surpass those of metal parts, with the advantages of lighter weight, lower cost and nearly limitless design potential.
A standout performer in this array of engineered materials, TECHNYL® STAR is a high flow polyamide that combines excellent mechanical performance, high strength and incomparable processability. A benchmark for high flow polyamides for metal replacement, in 2022 TECHNYL® STAR celebrates 20 years of giving manufacturers the ability to push the boundaries of product innovation. Switching from steel and other metals to this lightweight, high impact resistance thermoplastic is not only a valid technical option, but a quality choice that will differentiate your product.
Using TECHNYL® STAR high strength polyamide as a substitute for metal not only reduces weight, but also reveals a new vista of design flexibility to let ideas take shape. From design to delivery, customers benefit from streamlined processes and lower costs, while offering their OEM and end-user customers the quality they expect.
TECHNYL® STAR’s superior flowability makes the polymer easy to process, with excellent surface aspect, while providing outstanding mechanical performance. This is a big differentiator from the competition, giving manufacturers the ability to take their product innovations into new dimensions.
The high flow polyamide simplifies the entire production process. Not only do plastics processing tools cost less and last longer than their industrial metal counterparts, but equipment investment is also lower, and designs can be optimized to require fewer raw materials. Moreover, using TECHNYL® STAR to replace metal enables manufacturers to reduce the number of tools and components required for production. Complex shapes can be produced in a single operation, with fewer parts, thus optimizing assembly processes, improving overall quality and speeding time to market.
TECHNYL® STAR offers a complete array of high impact resistance polyamide metal replacement solutions – from the medium-reinforced TECHNYL® STAR S and AF for superior processing and molding efficiency, to highly-reinforced TECHNYL® STAR SX and AFX for exceptional weight reduction and rigidity.
Compared to standard PA6 or PA66, TECHNYL® STAR provides:
In the automotive sector, OEMs need innovative manufacturing materials to meet the latest market demands and requirements, and the high strength polyamide TECHNYL® STAR is the right choice for metal replacement in automotive applications. These include cylinder head covers and engine covers, as well as turbo system applications in the powertrain, the steering wheel switch control, transmission parts and accelerator and clutch pedals, electrical & electronics devices, such as connectors, and structural and internal & external parts, such as interior trim and switches and external door handles, plus much more.
In the electrical and electronics sector, too, TECHNYL® STAR polymer grades complement the company’s electric-flow solutions with halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) features and certified electrical protection in combination with optimized high fluidity. Notably, the high flow polyamide is widely used for metal replacement in an array of components for renewable energy and photovoltaic applications, including junction boxes, diode holders and module mounts.
Combining functional efficiency with aesthetic qualities, TECHNYL® integrates DOMO’s technical expertise with an innovative approach to development, production and testing.
DOMO’s technical development and service centers will help you design the exact solution you need to respect your product requirements, cost constraints, and production considerations. By providing local support around the world while harnessing a global network, DOMO’s experts help you meet your particular requirements.
In addition to a robust portfolio of high flow polyamides, customers can benefit from DOMO’s SERVICE HUB, a unique platform of connected services and dedicated experts. This includes MMI TECHNYL® Design predictive simulation, which brings together advanced services to provide customer innovation with enhanced capabilities and synergies, eco-design agility and cost optimization. As a TECHNYL® customer, you can choose from among a complete portfolio of services – from material selection to prototyping, to part test validation – to accelerate your time-to-market.
Get in touch to find out more about Technyl® STAR, the high flow polyamide for lightweight and metal replacement!
DOMO Engineered Materials is dedicated to developing new products for metal replacement for the automotive industry with improved strength, stiffness and fatigue performance. TECHNYL® MAX, a high glass fiber reinforced polyamide, or nylon, is a game-changer for metal replacement, thanks to its rigidity, fatigue resistance, weight reduction properties and dimensional stability. These best-in-class attributes make TECHNYL® MAX ideal for structural applications both in the latest internal combustion engine (ICE) platforms as well as for alternative drive technologies, like electric vehicles (EV).
TECHNYL® MAX glass fiber reinforced polyamide was created through the combination of the TECHNYL® STAR high-fluidity polymer – a reference in the industry – together with the latest glass fiber technology. This innovation results in a unique set of properties that makes TECHNYL® MAX the material of choice for metal replacement in the sector. Thanks to its stiffness, fatigue resistance and weight reduction properties, the nylon is also ideal for replacing PPA-GF, PA-LGF, PA-CF and other specialty compounds in structural parts.
The TECHNYL® MAX reinforced glass fiber polyamide solution targets structural components, such as transmission and motor mount cross beams, battery system mounts, air shutter grills and seat structures. Its low density offers significant weight savings over typical die-cast metals at comparable tensile strength. This is of particular importance for applications in EVs, which require even greater rigidity and fatigue resistance due to higher frequencies and cyclical load.
In the internal combustion engine, making parts with engineering plastic materials, or nylon, has proven to be an important breakthrough, by reducing weight significantly without sacrificing performance. TECHNYL® MAX glass fiber reinforced polyamide is the metal replacement polymer of choice for components like the engine mounting, middle consoles gearbox support, throttle body and more.
For automotive transmission parts, metal replacement materials must offer both rigidity and fatigue resistance to meet the needs of applications ranging from the powertrain mounting system, transmission cover and pedal systems. For safety-critical parts, such as brake pedals, TECHNYL ® MAX reinforced glass fiber polyamide is at the technology forefront, replacing the conventional steel design with a lightweight hybrid structure.
Moreover, these advantages of the glass fiber reinforced polyamide, or nylon, for metal replacement have applications beyond the automotive segment. Sectors like consumer and industrial goods can also benefit from TECHNYL® MAX’s rigidity, fatigue resistance and weight reduction properties for mechanical supports and mountings, robotics components and other parts with high-end mechanical needs.
Combining functional efficiency with aesthetic qualities, TECHNYL® integrates DOMO’s technical expertise with an innovative approach to development, production and testing.
DOMO’s technical development and service centers will help you design the exact solution you need to respect your product requirements, cost constraints, and production considerations. By providing local support around the world while harnessing a global network, DOMO’s experts help you meet your particular requirements.
In addition to a robust portfolio of glass fiber reinforced polymers, customers can benefit from DOMO’s SERVICE HUB, a unique platform of connected services and dedicated experts. This includes MMI TECHNYL® Design predictive simulation, which brings together advanced services to provide customer innovation with enhanced capabilities and synergies, eco-design agility and cost optimization. As a TECHNYL® customer, you can choose from among a complete portfolio of services – from material selection to prototyping, to application performance testing – to accelerate your time-to-market.
Get in touch to find out more about how TECHNYL® MAX glass fiber reinforced polyamide takes metal replacement to the MAX!
DOMO Chemicals has a longstanding reputation of expertise in water management systems and offers a range of sustainable solutions for drinking water contact materials. Through its TECHNYL® SAFE family of polyamides, DOMO is one of the few suppliers worldwide to offer full European and American certification for its portfolio of drinking water contact and water system materials.
As demand for water continues to grow and supplies become more precious in many regions, TECHNYL® SAFE’s polymer solutions for water supply and treatment applications are more essential than ever. TECHNYL® SAFE polyamides offer certified high performance for years of service in contact with hot water as well as cold drinking water, in such end products as water meters, heating systems, and home appliances. Many of its innovations are developed in collaboration with leading producers of water delivery and management systems.
As health and environmental safeguards take on ever more urgency in markets around the world, the TECHNYL® SAFE polymer line offers sustainable and secure solutions for water management systems customers can count on.
In many water distribution applications, the brass pipes, fittings, meters, pumps and valves of traditional water systems are being replaced by more flexible polymer alternatives. When used in drinking water networks and appliances, these materials must comply with stringent water and food contact regulations. TECHNYL® SAFE’s polymer solutions for the water management market are designed to meet the most demanding application performance criteria along with ever stricter regulations governing water contact safety.
DOMO is one of the few suppliers worldwide to offer full European and American certification for its portfolio of water system materials, including ACS, WRAS, KTW-BWGL and NSF-61. All DOMO drinking water-contact materials are produced in accordance with relevant Good Manufacturing Practices to guarantee the maximum level of safety.
DOMO’s technical team has a deep understanding of the needs of the water management market as well as the know-how to meet them. This is all at the service of manufacturers to optimize the efficiency of their production and products.
TECHNYL® SAFE’s sustainable solutions for water management is based on a portfolio of PA66 and PA610, partially bio-based polyamide grades.
TECHNYL® SAFE polyamide formulations are stabilized to prevent oxidation and plasticization when in contact with water, resulting in lower water absorption rates better dimensional stability and higher mechanical performance retention.
Moreover, the oxidation stabilization package added to TECHNYL® SAFE polymers prevents further degradation, even if chlorine content is increased.
TECHNYL® SAFE polyamides provide sustainable solutions for water distribution networks, food certified materials, and potable water materials. This portfolio of polymers meets the highest of standards required for optimum performance in such applications as circulation pumps, valves, fittings, hydraulic components, water meters, water softeners, boiler components, water purifiers and desalination systems.
The APT (Application Part Testing) laboratory in DOMO Chemicals’ Engineered Materials division is well equipped to test specimens and final parts for water management applications. Key properties can be evaluated under even the most extreme conditions, including a chlorine test bench. Water temperature, pressure, flow rate, concentration of substances like oxygen and chlorine, as well as pH, and other parameters can all be modified and controlled. Results from the tests make it possible to forecast performance over entire envisaged product lifetimes.
In addition to the APT, customers can also benefit from DOMO’s Service HUB, a unique platform of connected services and dedicated experts. This includes MMI TECHNYL® Design predictive simulation, which brings together advanced services to provide customer innovation with enhanced capabilities and synergies, eco-design agility and cost optimization. As a TECHNYL® customer, you can choose from among a complete portfolio of services – from material selection to prototyping – to accelerate your time-to-market.
Find out more about how TECHNYL® SAFE ensures sustainable solutions for water contact safety!
TECHNYL® PURE is a new range of high-purity polyamide compounds specially formulated to ensure safety-critical functionality in electrical and electronic parts. It was developed in close collaboration with customers in the e-mobility market to meet the growing demand for high-performance metal replacement plastics in electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. In these exacting applications, corrosion can be a safety and security issue, potentially leading to short circuits, fire or even complete functional breakdown.
Corrosion can be a serious problem when metal conductors come in contact with particular types of plastics in certain electrical and electronic devices. Because the corrosion problem specifically concerns additives to the plastics, this has raised awareness of the issue of purity of nylon compounds and polymer formulations. The special high-purity polyamide grades of TECHNYL® PURE are designed to solve this problem.
The TECHNYL® team worked closely with OEM and tier customers to better understand their requirements in terms of electrical and electronic applications. The result of this collaborative exercise was to come up with the TECHNYL® PURE range of high purity polyamides.
The question of purity starts with the formulation, where the raw materials are selected according to demanding specifications. The handling of compounds is also key, requiring good manufacturing processes to prevent contamination.
The TECHNYL® PURE range offers different levels of compound purity (polymer, additives and fillers) depending on the functional purpose. For applications where the risk of corrosion due to plastic additive migration needs to be limited, the baseline TECHNYL® PURE grades containing less than 100 parts per million (ppm) of halides drastically reduce the risk of issues from contamination during the lifetime of the application.
For an even higher level of security, the high purity grades, targeting less than 15 ppm of halide content, employ additional processing measures, including clean manufacturing and pure water. And, at the top of the polyamide purity pyramid is the ion-free grade, with a composition that eliminates metallic cations with less than 8 ppm of ion migration, according to DOMO’s specifically defined migration test.
Target applications for the pure polyamide compounds include electrical and safety control devices, such as sensors, as well as electronic and telematics control units (ECU/TCU). The high purity grades are ideal for newly electrified functions for higher voltage vehicles (which were previously mechanically driven), such as e-water pumps, e-thermostat housings and e-valves, as well as some high voltage electrical applications, such as connectors, bus bars and induction charging devices.
The highest purity, metallic ion-free grade, TECHNYL® PURE J 219HT V35 BK is fuel cell system compliant. This grade prevents critical cation and metal ion migration, which could affect the electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell stack. This TECHNYL® PURE formulation can also be used for many related functions in the fuel cell system, providing a single solution for a range of applications. What is more, systems with requirements for dielectric properties can also rely on this grade of TECHNYL® PURE.
The pure formulation of this compound also promises benefits for applications beyond e-mobility, to include the essential functioning of electronics in autonomous driving and much more. In fact, TECHNYL® PURE is an optimal part of the solution for any sensitive electronics or electrical application where corrosion, passivation (deposition), or structuration (dendrites formation) could be a problem.
TECHNYL® PURE was created through close collaboration with customers, in response to challenges arising from rapidly evolving technology in the face of the e-mobility revolution. This gives DOMO an important role in the customer relationship, helping to determine where the real need behind the requirement lies and discover new ways of tackling challenges together.
Combining functional efficiency with aesthetic qualities, TECHNYL® integrates DOMO’s technical expertise with an innovative approach to development, production and testing.
DOMO’s technical development and service centers will help you design the exact solution you need to respect your product requirements, cost constraints, and production considerations. By providing local support around the world while harnessing a global network, DOMO’s experts help you meet your particular requirements.
In addition to a robust portfolio of polymers, customers can benefit from DOMO’s SERVICE HUB®, a unique platform of connected services and dedicated experts. This includes MMI TECHNYL® Design predictive simulation, which brings together advanced services to provide customer innovation with enhanced capabilities and synergies, eco-design agility and cost optimization. As a TECHNYL® customer, you can choose from among a complete portfolio of services – from material selection to prototyping, to applications validation testing capabilities – to accelerate your time-to-market.
Get in touch to find out more about TECHNYL® PURE, a new standard of polyamide purity for electrics and electronics!
TECHNYL® ONE is a halogen-free high temperature polyamide optimized for electrical protection devices, power management equipment, automotive electrics and consumer electronics. Available in a full range of grades to meet demanding customer requirements, the flame-retardant halogen-free polymer nylon demonstrates best-in-class performance. TECHNYL® ONE is an innovative generation of halogen-free polymer resins addressing major challenges in electrical equipment for energy management and building automation, such as safety, miniaturization and increased productivity.
Electrical equipment and consumer electronics manufacturers are increasingly looking to high-performance polyamides for device miniaturization while also meeting ever-more stringent industry regulations, including for fire and safety hazards. With its superior flowability and high-temperature matrix, as well as excellent electrical properties and halogen-free fire performance, TECHNYL® ONE has clearly demonstrated its suitability for demanding applications within the electrical protection segment.
TECHNYL® ONE, the halogen-free high temperature polyamide specifically formulated for electrical protection devices and power management equipment, empowers manufacturers to push the limits of miniaturization in the industry. With excellent electrical performance, molding options, and mechanical and tensile strength, TECHNYL® ONE solutions have demonstrated their value in numerous product designs. The halogen-free polymer combines peak mechanical and electrical properties with superior flowability so manufacturers can create smaller and more complex parts to optimize design without compromising on safety.
With its wide processing window, accurate filling, and good surface aspect, the TECHNYL® ONE halogen-free high temperature polyamide delivers robust results. At the same time, the low corrosion polyamide meets production challenges without any drawbacks for tools or injection molding machines. TECHNYL® ONE is significantly less corrosive than traditional halogen-free flame-retardant materials, further helping to increase production equipment lifetimes.
With an industry-leading certification portfolio, the TECHNYL® ONE halogen-free polymer meets the strictest regulations facing the electrical equipment market, notably UL and IEC fire and fume certification. This includes:
With its TECHNYL® line, DOMO Chemicals offers a complete range of halogen-free flame-retardant polymer solutions for applications ranging from electrical protection devices, power management and renewable energy systems, to automotive electrics and consumer electronics, and more. With excellent electrical performance, easy-processing ability, and mechanical strength, TECHNYL® ONE halogen-free polymers have demonstrated their value in numerous high voltage component product designs, including for mini and smart circuit breakers, molded-case circuit breakers, power control equipment and contactors.
Specifically formulated to increase fire and electrical protection for power management equipment, the halogen-free polymer gives manufacturers an edge when it comes to miniaturization. Indeed, this is particularly important, as miniaturization means smaller parts and closely packed components, leading to higher temperatures and increased potential of electric arcs and short-circuits. But TECHNYL® ONE enables manufacturers to produce miniaturized components of the highest quality while meeting the strictest safety standards.
Combining functional efficiency with aesthetic qualities, TECHNYL® integrates DOMO’s technical expertise with an innovative approach to development, production and testing.
DOMO’s technical development and service centers will help you design the exact solution you need to respect your product requirements, cost constraints, and production considerations. By providing local support around the world while harnessing a global network, DOMO’s experts help you meet your particular requirements.
In addition to a robust portfolio of halogen-free polymers, customers can benefit from DOMO’s Service HUB®, a unique platform of connected services and dedicated experts. This includes MMI TECHNYL® Design predictive simulation, which brings together advanced services to provide customer innovation with enhanced capabilities and synergies, eco-design agility and cost optimization. As a TECHNYL® customer, you can choose from among a complete portfolio of services – from material selection to prototyping, to applications validation testing capabilities – to accelerate your time-to-market.
Get in touch to find out more about the unmatched performance of TECHNYL® ONE halogen-free high temperature polyamide!