Clariant's new masterbatches debut to meet automotive FAKRA connector production requirements

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ant,, has released a new line ofmaster batches ofto produce a new generation of FAKRA high-speed data connectors, according to foreign mediaThe series is available in 14 standard colors and was developed by Clariant in collaboration with the world's leading polymer producersthis strong-colored masterbatches have been obtained ul yellow card, can be adapted to the global supply, in high-temperature engineering plastics, to help ensure performance and color stability, such as polyamide (PA) 66, polyphenyl diuretics (PBT) and polyphenymidaide (PPA), while high-temperature engineering plastics can be used to manufacture FAKRA connectorsnew applications in the FAKRA connector are expected to appear in 2021 models and face a number of challengesThe connector is color-coded and needs to faithfully reproduce the standard huesThey must be strong, non-leakage and non-flammableMoreover, it is necessary not only to withstand the thermal stress of lead-free hot air reflux welding during injection molding and assembly, but also to long-term mechanical and weathered stresses from under the hood, under the body or outdoor automotive applicationsPeter Dufour, head of clariant, said: "Clariant is one of the few companies that can provide a complete masterbatches solutionWhen these new masterbatches are mixed with natural resins, the materials produced not only meet FAKRA standards in terms of color, mechanical properties and melt flow, but also do not require the use of halogens or high-profile substances to meet UL94 flame retardant requirements, whether UL94HB or V-0Dufour said: "The market for color resins that meet FAKRA requirements is changing, and connector manufacturers are looking for a reliable, color-stable supply, but in relatively small quantitiesClariant's masterbatches can be used in the manufacture of a large number of 'natural plus master' color stabilization resin blends, suitable for a variety of high-temperature engineering polymers, available in 14 FAKRA standard colors"
FAKRA connector, named after the German Automotive Industry Group, which developed the standard, provides 6GHz bandwidth for processing 5G cellular/data traffic and supports next-generation automotive monitoring, diagnostics, safety, performance, navigation and entertainment systemsFAKRA's plug/jack combinations are available in 14 sizes, each with specific colors, functions and codes to prevent incorrect connectionsConnectors are manufactured with high temperature resins (HTRs) because their coaxial circuits, usually with lead-free reflow welding, are connected to printed circuit boards (PCBs) at peak temperatures of 260 degrees C