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More Electrical Components Case Studies

Listed below are case studies specific to electrical components for applications in the car. 

Coils & Coil Bobbins Film Capacitors Flexible Electrical Insulations Fuel Injectors High Intensity Discharge Lamps Ignition Systems Inductors Relays Solenoids Switches

Encapsulation in Zytel® gives rugged protection to auto anti-theft coil

Zytel® simplifies assembly and provides consistent electrical performance for antenna coils.

 

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Ignition coils put out 65,000 volts and survive – with Rynite® PET

Rynite® PET thermoplastic polyester resin proves its performance in high voltage electrical parts.

 

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King-size bobbin takes the heat in battery chargers for electric cars

DuPont™ Rynite® PET thermoplastic polyester resin meets rigorous requirements for dielectric and mechanical performance while assuring high mold yields.

 

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Coil encapsulated in Zytel® nylon is key component in air conditioner clutch

Encapsulation with DuPont™ Zytel® nylon resin replaces bobbin-wound coils and extends thermal cycling performance.

 

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Mylar® PET polyester film for film capacitors in ISAD, the Mild-Hybrid system of Continental TEMIC

Mylar® polyester film is used in metallised stacked-film capacitors of Arcotronics, contributing to a compact design of the power electronics in ISAD, the Mild-Hybrid system of Continental TEMIC .

 

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The world’s greatest electrical insulators are from DuPont

Teflon® and Tefzel® fluoropolymers provide unmatched insulating capabilities under harsh environmental conditions.

 

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Encapsulation with Crastin® cuts part count and size of fuel-injector solenoid

Overmolding makes it possible to integrate several functions into one component.

 

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DuPont ceramic circuit materials add power and performance to engine control modules (ECM)

DuPont materials demonstrate the ability of ceramic materials to handle high power dissipation and perform in high-temperature environments with cycling between temperature extremes.

 

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Fuel injector connector stands up to humidity with Zytel® nylon

Zytel® DMX offers better dimensional than standard nylons in moist environment.

 

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Teonex® PEN polyester film for Automotive HID Lamps

Teonex® PEN film in EPCOS stacked-film capacitors for demanding thermal requirements in automotive HID lamps.

 

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Better Ignition Coil Boots....... for Less

DuPont™ ETPV replaces silicone rubber in ignition coil boots for major European automotive brands.

 

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Crastin® PBT and Rynite® PET give spark to ignition system

One of the world’s lightest and most efficient auto ignition system pencil coils owes its groundbreaking performance to Crastin® PBT and Rynite® PET.

 

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Ignition coils benefit from function integration and easier assembly

Crastin® PBT thermoplastic polyester selected for primary ignition coil in improved design.

 

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Snap fit assembly leads to cost savings in ignition switches

Delrin® acetal resin offers design flexibility and desirable properties.

 

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Ignition coils put out 65,000 volts and survive – with Rynite® PET

Rynite® PET thermoplastic polyester resin proves its performance in high-voltage electrical parts.

 

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Rynite® PET selected for ignition coil housing and bobbins

Manufacturer produces high quality thermoplastic parts while reducing costs.

 

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Tiny SMT power inductors deliver top performance at low cost

Zenite® liquid crystal polymer supplies added toughness and dimensional stability for inductor assemblies.

 

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Relays

 
Multifunctional parts of DuPont resins reduce relay assembly costs, increase reliability

Designers of a new relay for automotive electrical systems relied on Crastin® PBT and Rynite® PET to meet goals for automated assembly, minimum part count and superior reliability.

 

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Astute design of park lock solenoid using DuPont resins eliminates fasteners, speeds assembly

Delrin® acetal resin and Zytel® nylon resin work together in a design that allows rapid assembly and smooth operation.

 

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Delco Remy chooses Zytel® solenoid spool for reliable starts

Delco Remy selected Zytel® HTN high performance polyamide resin over nylon 46 for the solenoid spool for starter solenoids used in cars and light-duty trucks.

 

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Encapsulation with Crastin® cuts part count and size of fuel injector solenoid

Overmolding makes it possible to integrate several functions into one component.

 

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Rugged snap-fitting parts simplify assembly of 4WD valve

Toughness and strength of Zytel® nylon resin enables efficient assembly while meeting demanding OEM requirements.

 

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Innovative air valve cuts part count and cost

Solenoid-operated valve body is a multi-functional part injection-molded from Zytel® nylon resin.

 

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Caterpillar’s tough hydraulic valve solenoids benefit from Rynite® PET encapsulation

Rynite® PET offers strength and economy to solenoids for heavy duty applications.

 

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Delrin® and Zytel® work together in snap-fit design for rotary switch for gear shifts

Delrin® acetal requires no lubrication to snap fit into Zytel® nylon.

 

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Innovative car door locking system is light-weight, lowers cost

Three DuPont resins contribute to smooth, noiseless functioning for mechanical switch for automatic car door opening.

 

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