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Flame-retardant, halogen-free grades have excellent material and colour stability as well as strong, durable properties. One of the most complicated parts in electric vehicles is the cable harness (EVs).
Their various connectors not only need to be mechanically sturdy and flame retardant, but also designated with different colours to identify a variety of functions and support assembly and maintenance.
The many on-board power supply lines for electric and electronic operations like power converters, battery charging systems, electric drives, and infotainment systems are bundled together in cable harnesses that extend the entire length and width of the vehicle.
One of the reasons cable harnesses are so heavy is because the entire length of the cables might be several kilometres. Because cable harnesses are intricate and expensive parts, the connectors cannot disintegrate during installation.
Global EV polyamide connectors market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Lanxess created a material called Durethan BKV30FN04 that has previously undergone extensive testing in a number of serial applications, such as wire harnesses for electric vehicles made by a European-US automaker.
Unlike polyamides that are flame-protected with red phosphorous, their halogen-free, flame-retardant compound can also be dyed with brilliant, vivid hues like orange (RAL 2003) and yellow.
In the domains of electro-mobility, signal transmission technology, and industrial engineering, Durethan BKV30FN04 is utilised for connections. Their material has demonstrated suitability for injection moulding here as well in a steady process over a broad processing window.
The material’s flame-retardant chemicals virtually ever leave a deposit in the mould, promoting efficient manufacturing and a long tool service life.
In the UL 94 flammability test, the Lanxess polyamide 6 compound received the V-0 classification (test body thickness: 0.75 mm).They have the substances that UL has listed on the Yellow Card under “All Colors,” which also covers hues like yellow, orange, and blue.
As a result, processors won’t have to colour the product themselves or put it through the laborious UL certification procedure. Their pre-colored chemicals can simply be used in their current state, which helps to reduce expenses.
