Replacing metal with SABIC’s specialty thermoplastics in #automotive under-hood components can help consolidate parts, reduce weight (up to 40%) and costs (up to 30%), and lower emissions. For oil pumps, consider using ULTEM™ resin and LNP™ LUBRICOMP™ compound with inherent lubrication instead of metal. With support and expertise provided by our Global Application Technology teams, it may be possible to create an all-plastic #pump with high strength, heat resistance and dimensional stability, and reduced noise-vibration-harshness—while avoiding costly secondary operations.

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On March 31st, 2020, NHTSA and the EPA finalized CAFE and carbon dioxide emissions
standards for model years 2021 – 2026, with stringency increasing 1.5% each year (https://
www.nhtsa.gov/). Converting from conventional metal to engineered plastic for under-
the-hood (UTH) applications – such as oil pumps – provides a lighter weight component,
making way for potentially improved fuel economy. Furthermore, an all plastic solution allows
for part consolidation up to 16% and can eliminate secondary operations, providing the
possibility for a potential 30% system cost reduction and up to a 40% weight savings when
compared to a full-metal solution.
ULTEM™ resin, from SABIC’s Specialties business, is a lighter weight alternative to metal
that offers robust mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and excellent dimensional
stability. ULTEM resin also has demonstrated micron level tolerancing (>700 million cycles)
in harsh applications such as cylinder deactivation valves. Additionally, when ULTEM
resin is used in combination with LNP™ LUBRICOMP™ compounds, SABIC’s unique wear-
resistant lubrication technology, further value can be realized through higher production
rates, reduction of friction, and up to a 20%
decrease in Noise Vibration Harshness
(NVH). SABIC can also assist in the design
and integration of your oil pumps through
services provided by our Global
Application Technology teams.
THERMOPLASTIC SOLUTIONS FOR
AUTOMOTIVE OIL PUMPS
ULTEM™ Resin Oil Pump
Potential Savings ~$14
Conventional Oil Pump
POTENTIAL SAVINGS WITH AN ULTEM™ RESIN SOLUTION
$0.0 $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00
Weight Penalty Tooing, Assembly & Scrap Process & Setup Purchased Components Material

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