IDI Composites International, the premier global formulator and manufacturer of thermoset molding compounds, announces AV-206, a new corrosion-resistant, lightweight sheet molding compound (SMC). The material has high heat and creep resistant properties, making it an ideal replacement for metals in Heavy Truck under-the-hood applications. AV-206 is also lightweight, allowing designers to meet strict emission standards and reduce gas usage.

AV-206 withstands highly corrosive surroundings without losing its physical properties. In particular, the material endures the oil, solvent, and salt sprays common in under-thehood environments. In a 1,000 hour oil-age test, AV-206 maintains a tensile strength of 11,673 PSI and flexural strength of 25,274 PSI; additional testing results are available. The composite also has excellent NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness) characteristics, allowing it to dampen the audible vibrations typically produced in Heavy Truck applications.

AV-206 can be custom molded to fit valve covers, timing chain covers, oil drain pans, transmission covers, and third member covers.