Orange-coloured grades for critical EV components

Syensqo has launched its latest innovation, Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange (OR).

This high-performance flame-retardant polyphthalamide (PPA), characterised by its stable and vibrant orange colour, aligns with the industry's growing emphasis on safety and visibility for critical EV components, such as connectors and busbars.

In the rapidly evolving e-mobility sector, the use of orange-coloured connectors has become a vital safety standard, presenting immediate visual identification of live high-voltage components. The company's Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 not only meets but also exceeds these safety expectations by retaining its bright colour even under prolonged heat exposure, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 6469-3, IEC 60664, and relevant UL specifications.

"Syensqo continues to achieve new performance milestones for our Amodel PPA family of technologies to meet our customers' stringent requirements," said Deedee Smith, head of Transportation Marketing at Syensqo. "Our latest innovation not only enhances safety but also offers our clients a pre-colored orange resin, eliminating the need for in-press colouring and streamlining the manufacturing process."

The connectors are hot water mouldable and boast a V0 rating, making them an excellent choice for high-voltage automotive applications.

The company is adding Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR to a portfolio of battery solutions, including Xencor LFT XTreme PPA LGF-1045 ECHO BP, which was developed for components needing thermal runaway protection and Amodel PPA AE-8945 HFFR, which was developed for high voltage pyrofuses.