Canadian Plastics


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Putting the Pedal to the Plastic
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Thermoplastic engine rocker covers, such as this one going into the Daewoo 2L engine made from Rhodia Engineering Plastics' Technyl 6/6 nylon, are common in Europe, but rare in North America. A nylon rocker cover costs 20 to 30 percent less to manufacture and weighs up to 50 percent lighter in comparison to aluminum.