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Automotive 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 Coils & Coil Bobbins Encapsulation in Zytel® gives rugged protection to auto anti-theft coil Zytel® simplifies assembly and provides consistent electrical performance for antenna coils. » More 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. » More 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. » More 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. » More Film Capacitors 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 . » More Flexible Electrical Insulations The world’s greatest electrical insulators are from DuPont Teflon® and Tefzel® fluoropolymers provide unmatched insulating capabilities under harsh environmental conditions. » More Fuel Injectors Encapsulation with Crastin® cuts part count and size of fuel-injector solenoid Overmolding makes it possible to integrate several functions into one component. » More 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. » More Fuel injector connector stands up to humidity with Zytel® nylon Zytel® DMX offers better dimensional than standard nylons in moist environment. » More High Intensity Discharge Lamps Teonex® PEN polyester film for Automotive HID Lamps Teonex® PEN film in EPCOS stacked-film capacitors for demanding thermal requirements in automotive HID lamps. » More Ignition Systems Better Ignition Coil Boots....... for Less DuPont™ ETPV replaces silicone rubber in ignition coil boots for major European automotive brands. » More 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. » More Ignition coils benefit from function integration and easier assembly Crastin® PBT thermoplastic polyester selected for primary ignition coil in improved design. » More Snap fit assembly leads to cost savings in ignition switches Delrin® acetal resin offers design flexibility and desirable properties. » More 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. » More Rynite® PET selected for ignition coil housing and bobbins Manufacturer produces high quality thermoplastic parts while reducing costs. » More Inductors Tiny SMT power inductors deliver top performance at low cost Zenite® liquid crystal polymer supplies added toughness and dimensional stability for inductor assemblies. » More 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. » More Solenoids 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. » More 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. » More Encapsulation with Crastin® cuts part count and size of fuel injector solenoid Overmolding makes it possible to integrate several functions into one component. » More Rugged snap-fitting parts simplify assembly of 4WD valve Toughness and strength of Zytel® nylon resin enables efficient assembly while meeting demanding OEM requirements. » More Innovative air valve cuts part count and cost Solenoid-operated valve body is a multi-functional part injection-molded from Zytel® nylon resin. » More Caterpillar’s tough hydraulic valve solenoids benefit from Rynite® PET encapsulation Rynite® PET offers strength and economy to solenoids for heavy duty applications. » More Switches 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. » More 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. » More
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