Ski touring binding: safety in sub-zero temperatures
Plastics for sports and leisure applications
Focus on low-temperature impact strength and sustainability
OEM Oberalp Group - DYNAFIT
Raw material manufacturer AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH
Parts manufacturer GEPE Geimuplast GmbH
Today, technical purchasers and engineers in the winter sports segment are faced with the challenge of realising maximum reliability at low temperatures and a clear sustainability strategy at the same time. The compound AKROMID® NEXT S3 GF 30 1 HU natural (8824) meets these requirements - material safety and improved ecological balance.
The used partially biobased, heat-stabilised polyamide 6.10 with 30% glass fibre content is ideally suited for safety-relevant winter sports applications.
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No brittle fractures at extreme temperatures
The ability of the material to reliably absorb and dampen high-energy impacts - such as falls, hardening contacts or mechanical loads - even at sub-zero temperatures was a particularly decisive factor in the development of the component. PA6.10 GF30 offers this property: it remains impact-resistant even at temperatures in the double-digit minus range and prevents brittle fractures that could lead to loss of function or injury.
As the sustainability aspect is also becoming increasingly important, AKRO-PLASTIK GmbH offered a partially biobased material. The polyamide 6.10 is partly based on renewable raw materials (e.g. castor oil), which significantly reduces the carbon footprint compared to fossil-based polyamides.
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Safety and performance in extreme sports
Why high impact resistance is a must
Ski tours are subject to a wide variety of stresses: rapid impacts during abrupt turns, sudden application of force when changing edges, pressure peaks in steep terrain or during falls. Especially at low temperatures, many plastics tend to break brittle - PA6.10 GF30, on the other hand, remains flexible and absorbs kinetic energy without material failure.
Keyword product safety: only a bond that remains impact-resistant at sub-zero temperatures ensures reproducible release behaviour and thus protects against injuries. Robustness pays off not only in the event of a fall, but also under continuous stress, as is required every day on long descents or ski tours in high alpine terrain.
Sustainability as a technical competitive advantage
The use of partially biobased materials such as AKROMID® NEXT S3 GF 30 1 HU natural (8824) enables OEMs and suppliers to combine performance and environmental responsibility:
The bio-based component of PA6.10 noticeably reduces primary energy requirements and greenhouse gas emissions.
The compound can be processed reliably in injection moulding
Compared to conventional polyamide compounds PA6.10 GF30 provides the better solution.
Material comparison: PA 6.10 GF30 and PA6 GF30
Material property | PA 6.10 GF30 (partially biobased) | Standard PA 6 GF30 |
|---|---|---|
CO₂ footprint | significantly reduced | high |
Moisture absorption | significantly lower | high |
Low temperature impact strength | very high | Risk of brittle fracture from -20°C |
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Disclaimer: All specifications and information given on this website are based on our current knowledge and experience. A legally binding promise of certain characteristics or suitability for a concrete individual case cannot be derived from this information. The information supplied here is not intended to release processors and users from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and inspections in each concrete individual case. AKROMID®, AKROLEN®, AKROLOY®, AKROTEK®, ICX®, PRECITE® and DIA(hr)LOG® are registered trademarks of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH.
