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Greater design flexibility for new Nordica Rollerblade

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Application Description

Brake support (A), brake locking system (B), brake lever guide (C), and strap (D) for in-line skate.

Benefits Gained

The use of DuPont engineering polymers makes it possible for designers to achieve shapes and forms that are not always possible with metal.

Materials Selected and Why

Delrin® used for the brake support and brake locking system was chosen for its excellent combination of stiffness and toughness.

Zytel® used for the brake lever guide has good impact resistance. Delrin® has the stiffness and flexibility required for the strap.