Enhancing Power and Efficiency in E-Motors
As electric motors (e-motors) continue to push the design envelope with higher voltages, higher temperatures and new cooling fluids, polymeric materials used in e-motor manufacturing must be able to maintain electrical and mechanical properties in these more aggressive environments. In addition to maintaining electrical properties, the polymer must be tough enough to support harsh bending operations during manufacturing, provide good abrasion and scratch resistance, and be resistant to the water/glycol-based coolants or ATF used for thermal management.
Solvay’s specialty polymers for e-motors are equipped with superior features to enhance the power and efficiency of a variety of e-motor applications. Our broad portfolio of e-mobility materials offer advanced insulation properties, which help OEMs meet the demands of reduced motor size and weight paired with increased operating voltage and temperatures.
Advanced Portfolio of Specialty Polymers for E-Motors
Solvay develops the automotive materials industry’s broadest selection of polymers, which includes high-performance thermoplastics, fluids and elastomers. Our advanced specialty polymers for e-motors are characterized by their ability to retain desirable mechanical, thermal and chemical properties when subjected to harsh environments such as high pressure, high temperature and corrosive chemicals. Our material solutions for e-motors are renowned brands, including KetaSpire® PEEK, Torlon® PAI, Amodel® PPA, Ryton® PPS, Xydar® LCP, AjediumTM Films, XencorTM LFT, Tecnoflon® FKM, Fomblin® PFPE and Galden® PFPE.
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Versatile Material Solutions for E-Motors
Our industry-leading portfolio of high-performance polymers empowers e-motor OEMs with a dynamic range of performance and processing benefits. Solvay’s versatile and sustainable materials for e-motors are widely utilized in various applications including magnet wires, slot liners and slot wedges, connectors and busbars, lubrication and cooling, and seals.
| Application | Requirements | Specialty Polymer Solutions |
| Magnet wire |
FR V0 Heat resistance from 160°C to 250°C Electrical insulation Good permittivity Multiple shapes (round, rectangular…) |
Torlon® HHPAI (enamel, up to 240°C) KetaSpire® PEEK * (extrusion, over 240°C) |
| Slot liners and slot wedges |
FR V0 Heat resistance Stiffness for assembly Electrical insulation properties |
Ajedium™ PEEK Films (extruded, thicknesses Xydar® LCP * (injection molded) Xencor™ LFT (wedges) |
| Connectors and busbars |
FR V0 Heat resistance CTI, dielectric strength |
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Cooling -Traditional
Cooling - Immersion |
Glycol resistance Heat Resistance Dimensional Stability
Heat Transfer Chemically inert and compatible Non flammable |
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| Lubrication |
Long-lasting lubrication Non flammable High dielectric properties Chemically inert Compatible with metals, elastomers, plastics |
Fomblin® PFPE |
| Seals |
Flexibility to -40°C Property Retention at +175°C Resistance to Lubricants/Greases Good Friction & Wear |
Tecnoflon® FKM |
