It’s hard to imagine that power steering reservoirs were once constructed
of thin metal. As technology has provided many fuel-efficient
advancements, the one-time metal reservoirs have now been converted
to plastic. Initially, they were designed using black (opaque)
tops with translucent bottoms. This took advantage of the design
flexibility of polymers, but it was difficult to read the fluid level
because engine compartments are very compact without much room
between components. The only way to really read the fluid level
was to open the cap. Another drawback to this design was that both
plastic materials had to be warehoused to create the black topped,
containers with translucent bottoms.
Ultramid® N333 PA66 is the clear choice for Power Steering
Reservoirs, as this resin enables the design of a completely
translucent bottle for improved fluid visibility and enhanced visual
impact under the hood. With only one material to keep track of, it
also streamlines the supply chain and provides for a simpler manufacturing process. Translucent reservoirs are now required by many
OEM and Tier automotive parts manufactures. Ultramid® N333 can be used for many other areas under the hood
and in the chassis, and has the potential to be considered for similar
non-automotive applications.
Ultramid® N333 possess the excellent
properties and attributes of polyamide. These capabilities range from
its high heat and fatigue resistance to its excellent flow and processing
- all in a translucent resin.
Key Properties :
High Mechanical Strength & Stiffness
Excellent Temperature Resistance
Very good Chemical Resistance
Outstanding Fatigue Resistance
Good Resistance to Friction & Wear
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Ultramid® N-333 PA66 (Polyamide 66)
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