Advanced high-fluiditypolyamide technology

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Endless possibilities with

TechnylStar®

discover technylstar® the ultimate polyamide

METalrEplacEMEnTWEighTrEducTion

Very high stiffnesspErForMancE

The ultimate solution for achieving lightweight through metal substitution

TechnylStar® SX and AFX ranges, with rigidity

equivalent to metal

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High efficiency

inJEcTion procESS

ideal for processing and molding: save cost, time, and energy while speeding up manufacturing

TechnylStar® S and AF range, reducing energy consumption

and cycle time

technylstar® is an advanced high-fluidity technology created by rhodia Engineering plastics in 2002. With its 10-year track record for excellence, this technyl® range evolution offers you vast and diverse possibilities.

technylstar® offers unprecedented mechanical performance, good surface aspect, easy processability and high productivity.

technylstar® is based on either PA 6 and 6.6 polymers for its medium-reinforced TechnylStar® S and aF and highly-reinforced TechnylStar® SX and aFX.

technylstar® is a key product for the fire resistance market: the chemical Flame Retardant is less stressed (mechanically and thermally) during both the compounding and the moulding step which leads to excellent flame resistant properties and very low corrosion and blooming behaviour.

discover technylstar® the ultimate polyamideExpert resources at your service

EnsurE your succEss With custom sErVicEs by rhodia EnginEEring plastics

a global network of customer support centers at your service9 customer support centers, 5 technical development centers around the world and a highly skilled technical team are ready to assist you with part design, manufactur-ing processes, part simulation, testing and validation.

advanced services for part design:

MMi confident design™

mmi confident design™ is an advanced predictive simulation solution for modeling the behavior of thermoplastic parts.supporting digimat™, this solution simulates parts made with fiber-reinforced technyl® and technylstar® with unmatched precision, similarly to traditional simulation for metal parts. this is an efficient way to achieve optimal weight/performance ratios with total confidence.

discover technylstar® the ultimate polyamide

product advantages• Polyamide materials with exceptional mechanical rigidity:

high level of stiffness and greater strength resistance• Improved efficiency during manufacturing injection process • Better surface aspect and greater design freedom through

higher fluidity • Unique predictive simulation tools for modeling the behavior

of plastic parts

hand pallet truck 65% weight reduction vs metal Total design freedom

Truck panel front beam 50% part cost reduction 10% weight reduction

IDEAL FOR METAL SUBSTITUTION

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TechnylStar®SX 218 V60

PA 6.6 GF30

How we turned a 110 kg truck into

a light, silent, and ergonomic 38 kg

forklift able to lift 1,000 kg.

technyl® customers gain key differentiating advantages:

• Less weight• Lower part cost • Lower processing costs• Increased design freedom• Desirable surface aspect

TechnylStar® SX and aFX

TechnylStar®AFX

TechnylStar®SX

roof rack Lower cost Total design freedom

TechnylStar®SX

Engine cover with Mucell® microcellular foaming process Cost and weight reduction Shorter cycle time, less warpage Excellent surface aspect

Engine cover 23% faster cycle time-30°C lower melt temperatureExcellent surface aspectExcellent vibration behavior

External door handle 26% cycle time reduction20% lower melt temperatureOutstanding surface appearance and paintabilityGas injection

A HIGH FLUIDITY TECHNOLOGYThe Spiral Length Test (Rhodia method, mm)

StandardTechnylStar®

BETTER AND FASTER QUALITY CAVITIES FILLINGAND PROCESSING WINDOW INCREASE

Surface finish: Roughness

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PA 6GF60

TSTARSX V60

TechnylStar®S

TechnylStar®S

TechnylStar®AF

product advantages• Polyamide materials with uniquely efficient injection process

behavior during parts manufacturing • Designed for the most demanding injection processes,

including mucell® processes • Unique predictive simulation tools for modeling the behavior

of plastic parts • A highly skilled technical support team at your service

Technyl® customers gain key differentiating advantages:

• Part manufacturing productivity • Best-in-class visual

and mechanical quality • Huge savings in processing costs• Design freedom• Desirable surface aspect

TechnylStar® S and aF

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polyaMidE 6 – S SEriES

technylstar® s 216 V30 Naturaltechnylstar® s 216 V20 Naturaltechnylstar® s 218 V30 Blacktechnylstar® s 216 V35 Naturaltechnylstar® s 218 V35 Black

FlaME rETardanT grades (available in a multitude of colours in both reinforced and unfilled references)

technylstar® s 60G1 V30 (UL94 V-0, 5VA)technylstar® s 52G1 MX25 (UL94 V-2)

high-performance injection processwhile preserving mechanical properties

very high stiffness performance while ensuring an easy process

polyaMidE 6 – SX SEriES

technylstar® sX 216 V50 Naturaltechnylstar® sX 218 V50 Black Ztechnylstar® sX 216 V60 Naturaltechnylstar® sX 218 V60 Black Z

polyaMidE 6.6 – aF SEriES

technylstar® af 218 V25 Blacktechnylstar® af 218 V30 Blacktechnylstar® af 218 V35 Blacktechnylstar® af 218 V40 Black

organic heat stabilization

technylstar® af 219 V30 Black

polyaMidE 6.6 – aFX SEriES

technylstar® afX 218 V50 Blacktechnylstar® afX 218 V60 Black technylstar® afX V60 Natural

FlaME rETardanT grades (available in a multitude of colours in both reinforced and unfilled references)

technylstar® afX 60G1 V45 (UL94 V-0) technylstar® Xb 1366 (UL94 V-0)

More info: www.rhodia.com - www.technylstar.comContact: produit.info@eu.rhodia.comTel: 00 800 55 400 600