Enavlior's sustainable PA6 featured in switch mounting frames by Vimar
Last update on Apr 23, 2026
Vimar SpA, an Italy-based manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and smart home systems, has introduced Linea, a new wiring device series designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining design and performance requirements.
The series uses mounting frames injection molded with Envalior’s Durethan® Blue BKV60H2.0EF, a reinforced polyamide 6 containing around 90% circular raw materials.
According to the companies, the material choice, along with process and packaging changes, contributed to a reduction in the product’s carbon footprint of over 80% compared to fossil-based alternatives, equivalent to around 500 tons of CO₂ annually.
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Reinforced with 60% recycled fibers by weight
More than 97% of Linea production is based on renewable and recycled plastics certified under the ISCC Plus standard. Envalior states that its production sites in Antwerp and Krefeld-Uerdingen are also ISCC Plus certified. The compound is reinforced with 60% recycled fibers, partly replacing virgin glass with industrial glass waste. In addition, cyclohexane, which is bio-based, recycled bio-based, and/or produced by chemical recycling, is used in the production of the starting material for the polyamide 6.
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"We are very pleased that Linea is making a major contribution to climate and resource protection. Sustainable construction materials such as Envalior’s circular Durethan® are an important element in our corporate strategy of aligning all our processes and products with the circular economy through the use of green energy, sustainable raw material management, and highly efficient technologies," explains Sandro Bernardi, Industrial Operations director at Vimar.
"As a result, our high-performance compound consists of around 90% sustainable raw materials, which is a peak value for a glass fiber-reinforced plastic," explains Fabio Passeri, Business Development Manager at Envalior.
Envalior indicates that the compound maintains processability despite high fiber content, enabling the molding of thin-walled geometries with low warpage. The material also provides stiffness, strength, electrical insulation properties, and long-term thermal stability, supporting durability in electrical applications.
"The frames can therefore be made very thin-walled, which contributes to the attractive slim design of the switches. The compound's excellent electrical properties, such as high-volume resistance and high dielectric strength, combined with its long-term thermal stability ensure a long product life cycle for the switches," says Passeri.
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