Stanyl Diablo for the new Giulietta

As a tribute to 100 years of Alfa Romeo, Fiat Automobiles Group has launched a 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Automotive Tier1 supplier Hutchinson, selected Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, from DSM, for the turbo charge air duct resonator. This latter acts to dampen the noise in the charge air system. Stanyl Diablo is the first grade of a next generation family of Stanyl PA46 grades that offer a revolutionary improvement in long term thermal stability. The material extends the functional life of components well beyond the limits of other high temperature polyamides.According to Maurizio Servetti, responsible for Group Materials Labs Plastic Unit of Fiat Group, the company is committed to increasing the level of acoustic comfort, while at the same time protecting the environment by decreasing noise and increasing fuel economy.