Rulon® and Meldin® Materials for Transportation
Off-Road equipment applications, by nature, are very demanding on the equipment and its components. The design parameters established by OEM's focus on durability and reliability of each element, as well as the entire apparatus. Our Rulon® and Meldin® materials can withstand high load conditions while offering elevated temperature resistance, low friction characteristics and low wear properties in order to meet the stringent design requirements.
Saint-Gobain Polymer Products provides engineered component solutions for gear boxes, steering systems, differentials and transmissions. Recently, as concerns for our environment have come to the forefront, there is a growing sensitivity to our impact on plant and animal life, the air we breathe, our oceans, lakes, and streams. To help minimize this impact, design engineers have developed innovative emissions controls and noise reduction techniques that employ a number of component parts fabricated from our Rulon materials.
Case Study
Application: Automotive Brake System Sensor
Material: Meldin® 7001
| Features / Benefits | - Does not melt
- Does not interfere with electrical signals in sensors
- Easy to form into complex geometries
- Cost effective in high volume parts
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- Meldin® 7001 has been approved by major manufacturers of braking systems for wear sensor holders in trucks and high performance cars. The function of the part is to effectively hold the sensor wire in all road conditions so that pad wear can be monitored. Unlike injection molded plastic competitors, Meldin® does not melt and can withstand extreme temperature conditions present during high performance braking.
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Case Study
Application: Water Pump
Material: Meldin® 5055
| Features / Benefits | - Meldin® 5055 is distinguished for its ability to work well in water. It out-performs many other thermoplastics while providing excellent life and cost savings.
- This temperature resistant material is exceptional, providing excellent mechanical properties under demanding conditions.
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