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ITW Formex(R) Electrical Insulation Material Meets Requirements of Electric Vehicle Battery Covers

Published in Health Business Week, March 5th, 2010

ITW Formex® announced the suitability of its Formex™ brand electrical insulation material for electric-vehicle battery applications. Automotive battery covers made from Formex polypropylene electrical insulation meet the demanding requirements of electric vehicle design and manufacture.

Battery systems in electric vehicles include demanding environmental, mechanical, and chemical requirements while emphasizing safety and weight reduction. The material chosen for automotive battery covers must be lightweight, inexpensive, flame retardant, and meet rigorous electrical barrier and insulation requirements. To reduce OEM costs under maintenance service agreements,...

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