Blog - Maillefer

Feb 14, 2025 4:45:51 AM

With electric vehicles, the demand is for light weight, recyclable tube constructions. The transition is taking place as we help customers shift from rubber compounds to thermoplastic elastomers.

Oct 2, 2024 12:14:11 PM

Most market demand for automotive EV tube is for a few types. TPV dual-layer tube with yarn knit, for example, exhibit favorable density, flexibility, and low noise features.

Jun 6, 2024 3:34:19 AM

Stack-up your chances when co-extruding. Formulations and rheology are a moving target. An analytical approach means offering more than just extrusion equipment.

Apr 12, 2024 3:20:23 AM

New automotive tube types are in demand, including those made with thermoplastic elastomer. Indeed, a dual-layer reinforced TPV construction is occupying an important place in today’s EV cooling circuits.

Feb 12, 2024 11:17:52 AM

The move from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles towards ones driven by alternative energy sources is in full swing. Nations have targeted a complete phase out in 2050 with an end for all new cars in 2035 (i.e. the Declaration of Glasgow). Several countries have undertaken more aggressive measures to accelerate the transition, notably Norway and Singapore. Hybrid, battery and fuel cell Electric Vehicle (EV) production is gearing up in factories around the world. The arrival of the new technology is sending waves of change along the entire supply chain.

Oct 12, 2023 5:24:17 AM

The CMC is a cutter designed to powerfully cut rigid pipe, quickly, cleanly and precisely. It is ideal for Automotive and Heating & Plumbing pipe, like PEX-Al-PEX.

May 11, 2023 9:58:23 AM

Electric vehicles are powered by battery banks connected by busbars. What is a busbar? Maillefer assists producers in their move towards a sustainable extrusion future.

May 4, 2023 3:02:37 AM

In the old days, cars were built with fewer parts. Nowadays, the number is climbing into the tens of thousands. For the extrusion industry, that translates into opportunity.