Advanced System Integration in Electric Drivetrains
Electric drivetrain designs continue to trend towards total system integration for maximum efficiency. By combining single units into next-generation integrated systems, manufacturers achieve greater weight reduction and better packaging space. Effective drivetrain modularization presents various technical challenges, as it requires lightweight and thermal properties to enable high-performance seals and metal replacement in modern bearings.
Solvay’s portfolio of solutions for electric drivetrains includes specialty polymers that maintain their levels of stiffness, strength, and mechanical integrity in high-heat temperatures. Our flame-retardant polymer solutions display great resistance to harsh environments and substances such as automotive fluids and road salts.
Reliable, High-Heat Polymers for E-Drives
With a diverse selection of reliable, high-heat polymers for e-drives, Solvay continues as the industry’s leading developer of material solutions for e-mobility. Our products impart a variety of e-drive applications with several advantageous performance and processing properties, from excellent dimensional stability and mechanical property retention, to high dielectric strength, flame retardance and chemical resistance. This portfolio is composed of renowned thermoplastics, fluoropolymers, fluids and elastomers, including Tecnoflon® FKM, Fomblin® PFPE, KetaSpire® PEEK, Torlon® PAI, Amodel® PPA, Ryton® PPS and Veradel® PESU.
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Reinventing Efficient E-Drive Integration
Efficient drivetrain integration creates unique obstacles for a range of e-drive components and applications. Our portfolio of polymers for today’s most advanced e-drives provides OEMs with cutting-edge technology to maintain performance and facilitate optimal modularization processes. These specialty polymers are widely utilized in seals, motor bearings, seal rings, and thrust bearings, transmission speed sensors, solenoids, oil pump housings, and transmission oil cooling lines.
| Application | Requirements | Specialty Polymer Solutions |
| Seals |
Flexibility to -40°C Property Retention at +175°C Resistance to Lubricants/Greases Good Friction & Wear |
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| Motor Bearing Lubrication |
-40 to +160°C Conductivity to prevent electrical corrosion: Resistance < 10^5 Ωcm High Speed Factor: DmN: 1,000,000 Fill for Life |
Fomblin® M PFPE |
| Seal rings |
Conformability (non leaking) Property Retention up to 150°C Ease of installation (elongation) Dimensional Stability |
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| Thrust Bearings |
Compression Strength Performance at T > 160°C Dimensional Stability NVH Flatness Resistance to ATF |
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| Transmission Speed Sensors |
Resistance to chemicals and high temperatures Dimensional stability Electrical friendly |
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| Solenoids |
Durability Resistance to chemicals and high temperatures |
Amodel® PPA * |
| Pump Housings |
Dimensional Stability Parts consolidation |
Ryton® PPS * |
| Transmission Oil Cooling Line |
Resistance to ATF at 150°C Excellent burst pressure at elevated temperatures Excellent long term heat aging resistance |
Ryton® XE PPS * |
