ForTii® F11
30% Glass Reinforced, PA4T, Electro-friendly, Halogen free and free of red phosphorous, Certified V-0 at 0.2mm
General Information
ForTii® is a breakthrough high temperature polyamide with halogen-free and halogen containing flame retardant grades for demanding applications in the electronics, lighting, automotive, white goods, industrial and aerospace industries.
We developed ForTii® in close co-operation with leading OEMs and tier 1 connector and socket manufacturers to ensure we give our customer what they want – and need.
That means a high temperature polyamide with a broad and versatile portfolio of grades that deliver high performance with a unique balance of properties.
Product
ForTii® F11 has an excellent balance in flow, toughness and stiffness, enabling thin walls or complicated geometries for E&E applications. F11 is all-color VDE approved, has a high RTI electrical rating of 140°C at 0.75 mm and a CTI ≥800V rating to secure thermal ageing and electrical performance.
ForTii® F11 has an excellent balance in flow, toughness and stiffness, enabling thin walls or complicated geometries for E&E applications. F11 is all-color VDE approved, has a high RTI electrical rating of 140°C at 0.75 mm and a CTI ≥800V rating to secure thermal ageing and electrical performance.
Special features
- Phosphorous free
- VDE certified
General Document
Regulatory Affairs
- Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration DMF (2009/251/EC: Dimethylfumarate)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration ELV (2000/53/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-15
- Absence Declaration EPA 20 High Priority Substances 20192023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Food Allergens2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Nano Materials2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Ozone Depleting Chemicals2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration PFAS2024-03-05
- Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2023-10-27
- Absence Declaration Phthalates (2005/84/EC: DEHP, DBP, BBP,DINP,DIDP, DNOP)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Red Phosphorus2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration opBDE (2003/11/EC: Octa- / Pentabromodiphenylether)2023-11-16
- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (NDS)2024-01-02
- Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-03-21
- Packaging, Packaging Waste and CONEG declaration (94/62/EC)2021-12-06
- REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
- REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
- REACH STATEMENT TURKYE2023-11-16
- RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
- SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2024-03-27
- Turkish customs legislation info letter (EK-8 form)2023-11-16
Processing technology
Injection Molding
Injection Molding
Applications
- Automotive Reflow Connectors
- Automotive e-motor Bobbins
- Battery Connectors
- Brushholders (electro motors)
- Coil insulation
- Contactors
- EGR sensor
- Endlaminates (electro motors)
- FPC connectors
- Fakra connectors
- Fuse holder
- HDMI Connectors
- High voltage connector e-motor
- Inducator bobbin
- Industrial Control Gear
- MCCB Housings
- Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Isolators
- Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
- Micro appliance connector
- Miniature Circuit Breakers
- Molded case circuit breakers
- Motor Starter/Overload Relays
- Positition Sensor
- Reflow connectors
- Reflow connectors (2)
- Reflow connectors (3)
- Speed Sensor
- Start/Stop: Alternator and Starter parts
- Temperature Sensor
- WtB and BtB Connectors
Rheological properties
Molding shrinkage (parallel)
0.35
%
ISO 294-4
Molding shrinkage (normal)
1.2
%
ISO 294-4
Spiral flow length 1.0 mm 800 bar
110
mm
-
Spiral flow length 1.0 mm 900 bar
120
mm
-
Spiral flow length 1.0 mm 1000 bar
130
mm
-
Mechanical properties
Tensile modulus
11500
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (-40°C)
12000
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (40°C)
11300
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (80°C)
10800
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (100°C)
10000
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (120°C)
8000
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (140°C)
5700
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (160°C)
5000
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus, low thickness
10700
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tens. Mod. (Thickness tested)
1
mm
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break
150
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (-40°C)
175
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (40°C)
145
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (80°C)
125
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (100°C)
115
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (120°C)
100
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (140°C)
80
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (160°C)
70
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break, at low thickness
160
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (Thickness tested)
1
mm
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break
2
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (-40°C)
2.2
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (40°C)
1.9
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (80°C)
1.9
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (100°C)
2
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (120°C)
2.6
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (140°C)
3.3
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (160°C)
3.8
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break, at low thickness
2.1
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (Thickness tested)
1
mm
ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural modulus
11000
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural modulus (80°C)
10500
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural modulus (120°C)
8200
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural modulus (160°C)
5000
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength
245
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength (80°C)
190
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength (120°C)
150
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength (160°C)
100
MPa
ISO 178
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
50
kJ/m²
ISO 179/1eU
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
7.5
kJ/m²
ISO 179/1eA
Weldline strength at thickness 1
50
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Weldline strain at thickness 1
0.6
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Thickness tested (1)
4
mm
ISO 527-1/-2
Weldline strength at thickness 2
60
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Weldline strain at thickness 2
0.7
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Thickness tested (2)
1
mm
ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal properties
Melting temperature (10°C/min)
325
°C
ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
125
°C
ISO 11357-1/-2
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
305
°C
ISO 75-1/-2
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
323
°C
ISO 75-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.2
E-4/°C
ISO 11359-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.65
E-4/°C
ISO 11359-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.3
E-4/°C
ASTM D696
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.35
E-4/°C
ASTM D696
Thermal conductivity in plane
0.4
W/(m K)
ASTM E1461
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
V-0
class
IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition
Yes
-
-
Burning Behav. at 3.0 mm nom. thickn.
V-0
class
IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested
3
mm
IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition
Yes
-
-
Burning Behav. at thickness h
V-0
class
IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested
0.2
mm
IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition
Yes
-
IEC 60695-11-10
Oxygen index
39
%
ISO 4589-1/-2
Ball pressure temperature
305
°C
IEC 60695-10-2
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
960
°C
IEC 60695-2-12
GWFI (Thickness (1) tested)
3
mm
IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
960
°C
IEC 60695-2-12
GWFI (Thickness (2) tested)
0.25
mm
IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
800
°C
IEC 60695-2-13
GWIT (Thickness (1) tested)
3
mm
IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
800
°C
IEC 60695-2-13
GWIT (Thickness (2) tested)
0.75
mm
IEC 60695-2-13
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
140
°C
UL746B
RTI electrical (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
130
°C
UL746B
RTI electrical (Thickness (2) tested)
0.2
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI with impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.35
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI with impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI without impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.35
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI without impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
UL746B
Thermal Index 2500 hrs
181
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal Index 5000 hrs
170
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal Index 10000 hrs
159
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal Index 20000 hrs
149
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Electrical properties
Relative permittivity (100Hz)
4.2
-
IEC 62631-2-1
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
3.9
-
IEC 62631-2-1
Relative permittivity (1GHz)
3.8
-
IEC 61189-2-721
Relative permittivity (10GHz)
3.8
-
IEC 61189-2-721
Dissipation factor (100 Hz)
64
E-4
IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
176
E-4
IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation factor (1GHz)
130
E-4
IEC 61189-2-721
Dissipation factor (10GHz)
110
E-4
IEC 61189-2-721
Volume resistivity
>1E13
Ohm*m
IEC 62631-3-1
Surface resistivity
Ohm
IEC 62631-3-2
Electric strength
33
kV/mm
IEC 60243-1
Comparative tracking index
600
V
IEC 60112
Comparative Tracking Index (above 600V)
875
V
Sim. to IEC 60112
Other properties
Water absorption
4.1
%
Sim. to ISO 62
Water absorption in water at 23°C after 24h
0.3
%
ISO 62
Humidity absorption
1.6
%
Sim. to ISO 62
Density
1460
kg/m³
ISO 1183
Material specific properties
Viscosity number
86
cm³/g
ISO 307, 1157, 1628
Diagrams
Applications
Automotive e-motor Bobbins
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Stanyl® PA46 also used in connectors, e-motor parts, bobbins, sensors, fuse boxes. Thermoconductive Stanyl XL-T (P968A) in use as well
- •} ForTii® PA4T and Xytron™ PPS also materials to be used in electromotor applications
Automotive Reflow Connectors
Industry
Automotive
- •} Reliable
- •} High temperature resistant
- •} High melting point
- •} Cost effective
- •} High co-planarity
- •} Low warpage after soldering
- •} High mechanical performance
- •} High flowability enables thin wall designs
Battery Connectors
Industry
Electronics
- •} Good processability
- •} Enables thin-walled designs
- •} Lower carbon footprint
- •} Full compatibility with lead-free reflow soldering
- •} Available in halogen- and red phosphorous-free grades
Brushholders (electro motors)
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Stanyl® PA46 also used in connectors, e-motor parts, bobbins, sensors, fuse boxes. Thermoconductive Stanyl XL-T (P968A) in use as well
- •} ForTii® PA4T and Xytron™ PPS also materials to be used in electromotor applications
Coil insulation
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Stanyl® PA46 also used in connectors, e-motor parts, bobbins, sensors, fuse boxes. Thermoconductive Stanyl XL-T (P968A) in use as well
- •} ForTii® PA4T and Xytron™ PPS also materials to be used in electromotor applications
Contactors
Industry
Electrical
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. Also Lasermarkable grades are available. ForTii® has a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .}
EGR sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Sensor measures temperature of EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and verifies function of EGR valve. Max temperature at tip of 300°C.}
Endlaminates (electro motors)
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Reliable
- •} Long term high temperature resistant
- •} Good flowability enables thin wall designs
- •} Durable
- •} Good electrical insulation
- •} Creep resistant
Fakra connectors
Industry
Automotive
- •} Reflow soldering
- •} High weldline strength vs other PPAs
- •} Broad color portfolio
- •} For JTX8 solid JEDEC1 performance
- •} High material flow
FPC connectors
Industry
Electronics
- •} Reduced environmental impact due to lower carbon footprint
- •} Low warpage
- •} Low moisture absorption
- •} High melt temperature (325°C, 617°F)
- •} High glass transition temperature (125°C, 257°F)
Fuse holder
Industry
Electrical
Material
The fuse holder is a vital element in LVSG that protects different electrical loads against short circuit current. The application houses the fuse and facilitates easy assembly or replacement. Herein, the thermoplastic materials from Envalior Engineering Materials offer an advantage over traditional materials.}
HDMI Connectors
Industry
Electronics
Material
PA4T good flow (> PPA, = LCP) PA4T low moisture absorption}
High voltage connector e-motor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Application requirements
Electrical insulation
High CTI 600 V
UL94 V0 halogen-free
Thermal cycles/shock resistant
Material properties
Low moisture uptake
Chemical resistant
Thermal cycles/fatigue
Electric insulative}
Inducator bobbin
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} High temperature mechanic integrity with RTI 130℃
- •} Thermal shock resistance no crack compared with PET
- •} E-friendly
- •} Halogen-free
Industrial Control Gear
Industry
Electrical
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. ForTii® Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .}
MCCB Housings
Industry
Electrical
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. ForTii® Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .}
Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Isolators
Industry
Electrical
Material
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. ForTii® has a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .}
Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
Industry
Electrical
Material
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. ForTii® has a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .}
Micro appliance connector
Industry
Electronics
Material
Micro dual locking latch for the application}
Miniature Circuit Breakers
Industry
Electrical
Material
- •} Halogen-free
- •} Flame retardant
- •} Heat-stabilized
- •} Strength and resilience
- •} Easy processing
Molded case circuit breakers
Industry
Electrical
Material
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings.}
Motor Starter/Overload Relays
Industry
Electrical
Material
Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. Also Lasermarkable grades are available. ForTii® has a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .}
Positition Sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}
Reflow connectors
Industry
Electronics
Material
- •} Cost-effective
- •} High flowability
- •} Enable thin-wall designs
- •} Low moisture absorption
- •} Flame retardant
Reflow connectors (2)
Industry
Electronics
Material
PA46, PA4T excellent flow (> PEEK, PPA) PA4T low moisture absorption}
Reflow connectors (3)
Industry
Electronics
PA46, PA4T excellent flow (> PEEK, PPA) PA4T low moisture absorption}
Speed Sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}
Start/Stop: Alternator and Starter parts
Industry
Automotive
Stanyl® PA46 also used in connectors, e-motor parts, bobbins, sensors, fuse boxes.}
Temperature Sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}
WtB and BtB Connectors
Industry
Electronics
Material
- •} Good processability
- •} Enables thin-walled designs
- •} Alternative to liquid crystal polymer
- •} Available in halogen- and red phosphorous-free grades
