Recycling PA6 from scrapped cars, bringing it back to vehicles without compromising performance.
In the automotive industry, responding to the European ELV regulations, as well as the utilization of recycled materials and the establishment of closed-loop systems, has become increasingly important. Envalior is collaborating with SECARA to chemically revert used PA6 back to its raw material, caprolactam, and is advancing the practical application of circular materials by utilizing it again as high-performance PA6. While addressing complex waste materials that include glass fibers and additives, the aim is to integrate this into existing PA6 manufacturing processes, supporting the balance between the performance required for automotive applications and circularity.
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- Chemical recycling of used PA6 back to caprolactam - Capable of handling complex waste materials including GF, flame retardants, and additives - Can be fed into existing PA6 manufacturing processes as high-purity caprolactam - Envisioned for reuse in high-performance PA6 required for automotive applications - Supports compliance with future recycled material requirements such as the European ELV regulations
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Specifically, although it is still a future topic, we are envisioning PA6 applications for automotive structural parts, electrical components, and engine room parts, which require high mechanical properties and heat resistance. By implementing a closed-loop system that returns PA6 recovered from scrapped or used automotive parts back to automotive applications, we support the improvement of the recycled material ratio while maintaining material performance and contributing to a circular economy.
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Embario was established in April 2023 by the resin division of one of the top chemical manufacturers in the Netherlands, "DSM Engineering Materials," and the resin division of the German specialty chemicals manufacturer "Lanxess High Performance Materials." It is a company specializing in high-performance engineering materials with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Born from two companies with a combined history of 100 years, Embario focuses on sustainable high-performance solutions with deep expertise in materials and applications, supplying products to major global markets across a wide range of fields, including automotive and new mobility, electronics and electrical, and consumer goods. It has 32 locations in 8 countries worldwide, providing detailed services closely aligned with customers from its sales and development bases in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya, Japan.
