Stanyl® TW341

Heat Stabilized, Lubricated

General Information

Stanyl® is our high-performance polyamide 46 used for applications in automotive, E&E, gears and outdoor power equipments.
Stanyl® is a high performance polyamide that provides unmatched performance and value for demanding applications in which superior heat resistance, design stiffness, wear & friction and process flow qualities are required.
Because Stanyl retains its mechanical properties at high temperatures up to 220°C, this makes it ideal for extremely high-performance applications, where it outperforms PPA, PA6T, PA9T, and often PPS and LCP.
Product
Stanyl® TW341 is a V2 UL-rated, non-reinforced high heat polyamide that offers excellent wear & friction properties in combination with outstanding creep resistance, strength, stiffness and fatigue resistance especially at high temperatures in combination with cycle-time advantages and excellent flow.
Special features
Regulatory Affairs
Processing technology
Injection Molding
Design challenge
Wear & Friction
Automotive OEM
BMW, CALLOUT, FIAT CHRYSLER, FORD, GM, HYUNDAI KIA, JAGUAR LAND ROVER, MERCEDES, PSA, VOLVO, VW
OEM Specification
ASTM D6779 PA0621
DBL 5403.50 (2013-05)
FCA-MS50017(MS-DB-41)-CPN3749-(2017-02)
GMW17411P-PA46
GMW17411P-PA46
GS 93016 (2011-01)
ISO 16396-PA 46,,MHS,,
MS-211-66-(2018)
SPA X62 4144
STD1212,12-2
STELLANTIS - 01994-16-00164-MAN-01994-10-00103-(2021-07)
STJLR.51.5262-(2017-03)
VW50135 PA46-1A-oil (2016-08)
WSK-M4D671-A2

Rheological properties

Molding shrinkage [parallel]
2
%
Molding shrinkage [normal]
2
%
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
Spiral flow length 0.5mm 1200 bar
60
mm
Spiral flow length 0.5 mm 1600 bar
70
mm
Spiral flow length 0.5mm 2000 bar
90
mm

Mechanical properties

Tensile modulus
3300
MPa
Tensile modulus (-40°C)
3300
MPa
Tensile modulus (100°C)
850
MPa
Tensile modulus (120°C)
800
MPa
Tensile modulus (160°C)
650
MPa
Tensile modulus (180°C)
600
MPa
Tensile modulus (200°C)
500
MPa
Yield stress
100
MPa
Yield stress (-40°C)
135
MPa
Yield stress (100°C)
55
MPa
Yield stress (120°C)
50
MPa
Yield stress (160°C)
40
MPa
Yield stress (180°C)
35
MPa
Yield stress (200°C)
30
MPa
Yield strain
10
%
Nominal strain at break
40
%
Nominal strain at break (-40°C)
20
%
Nominal strain at break (100°C)
>50
%
Nominal strain at break (120°C)
>50
%
Nominal strain at break (160°C)
>50
%
Nominal strain at break (180°C)
>50
%
Nominal strain at break (200°C)
>50
%
Flexural modulus
3000
MPa
Flexural modulus (120°C)
800
MPa
Flexural modulus (160°C)
600
MPa
Flexural strength
150
MPa
Flexural strength (120°C)
50
MPa
Flexural strength (160°C)
40
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
10
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
4
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (+23°C)
10
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (-40°C)
4
kJ/m²
Weldline strength at thickness 1
100
MPa
Thickness tested (1)
4
mm
Weldline strength at thickness 2
95
MPa
Thickness tested (2)
1
mm

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
295
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
75
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
190
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
280
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
290
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.85
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
1.1
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
V-2
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Burning Behav. at 3.0 mm nom. thickn.
V-2
class
Thickness tested
3
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Oxygen index
27
%
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
650
°C
GWFI (Thickness (1) tested)
3
mm
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
750
°C
GWFI (Thickness (2) tested)
0.75
mm
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
700
°C
GWIT (Thickness (1) tested)
3
mm
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
725
°C
GWIT (Thickness (2) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
150
°C
RTI electrical (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
150
°C
RTI electrical (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
115
°C
RTI with impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
115
°C
RTI with impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
120
°C
RTI without impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
130
°C
RTI without impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
Thermal Index 2500 hrs
163
°C
Thermal Index 5000 hrs
152
°C
Thermal Index 10000 hrs
141
°C
Thermal Index 20000 hrs
130
°C

Electrical properties

Relative permittivity (100Hz)
3.9
-
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
3.6
-
Dissipation factor (100 Hz)
70
E-4
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
260
E-4
Volume resistivity
1E13
Ohm*m
Surface resistivity
Ohm
Electric strength
25
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
400
V

Other properties

Water absorption
13.5
%
Water absorption in water at 23°C after 24h
3.8
%
Humidity absorption
3.7
%
Density
1180
kg/m³

Material specific properties

Viscosity number
185
cm³/g

Rheological calculation properties

Density of melt
990
kg/m³
Thermal conductivity of melt
0.25
W/(m K)
Spec. heat capacity melt
2670
J/(kg K)
Eff. thermal diffusivity
9.21E-8
m²/s

Diagrams

Applications

Automotive e-motor Bobbins

Industry
Automotive
  • •} 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
}

Bike Body Plugs

Industry
Transportation
  • •} Cycle-time advantages
  • •} Abrasion-resistant
  • •} Lower friction at high temperatures
  • •} Creep resistance
}

Brushholders (electrical components)

Industry
Electrical
There are also grades available with halogenfree flame-retardant ingredients.}

Brushholders (electro motors)

Industry
Automotive
  • •} 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
}

Cable Ties

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Cable Ties are used in different End Industries.}

Chain Tensioners

Industry
Transportation
  • •} Lightweight solution vs. metal
  • •} Abrasion-resistant
  • •} Lower friction at high temperatures
  • •} Creep resistance
  • •} Cycle-time advantages
}

Coil insulation

Industry
Automotive
  • •} 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
}

Crankshaft Balance Gears

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •} Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance
}

CVT Transmission Systems: Scoop Snubbers

Industry
Automotive
Material
  • •} Heat-stabilized
  • •} Lubricated
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •} Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance.
}

Door checker

Industry
Automotive
Material
A door checker is an attachment that is used to close a door and prevent the slamming of the door.}

Door handle actuator

Industry
Automotive
Material
  • •} Wear resistance
  • •} High load capacity
High durability and long life time Low NVH, high efficiency}

Door handle actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PPA and PA66
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and also lower weight
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Electric brake boosters

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PA66 and POM
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and weight savings
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Electric parking brakes

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PA66 and POM
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and weight savings
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Endlaminates (electrical components)

Industry
Electrical
There are also grades available with halogenfree flame-retardant ingredients.}

Endlaminates (electro motors)

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Reliable
  • •} Long term high temperature resistant
  • •} Good flowability enables thin wall designs
  • •} Durable
  • •} Good electrical insulation
  • •} Creep resistant
}

EPS gears

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •} Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance
}

EPS Steering components: Gears, Flex couplers and Sensors

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Reliable
  • •} Sustainable
  • •} Lightweight
  • •} Low NVH
  • •} High abrasion resistance
}

Fuel System: Various Components

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Flame retardant
  • •} Improved flow
  • •} Heat stabilized
  • •} Sustainable
  • •} High heat resistance
  • •} Reliable
}

Gears

Industry
Automotive
Envalior is a global leader in the design, engineering and testing of advanced thermoplastic materials for gears and actuation systems. Automakers and other global manufacturers trust Envalior Engineering Materials to improve the performance of complex automotive applications, appliances, consumer goods, and industrial applications. In fact, Stanyl® is used in nearly 40 million gears in 100 million automotive actuation systems each year, making it one of the most popular thermoplastic gear materials in the world.}

Gears for 2-wheelers

Industry
Transportation
  • •} Stanyl® PA46 allows for lightweight and cost effective solutions as compared to machined cast metal and also offers advantages in NVH
  • •} Stanyl® PA46 allows for reliable solutions due to its superiority in fatigue performance as compared to PA66, POM and PPA
  • •} Stanyl® PA46 allows more power and torque with no increase in weight or size
}

Golf Shoe Receptacles

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} No deformation under the high vulcanization pressure
  • •} Lower scrap rate of entire sole
  • •} Cost-effective
}

Ironing Components

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Stiffness and fatigue resistance at high temperatures
  • •} Creep-resistant
  • •} Strength
  • •} Cycle-time advantages
  • •} Excellent flow
}

Mirror actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PPA and PA66
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and also lower weight
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

MTF/DMF Components

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •} Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance
}

Oil Pump Gears (2-wheelers)

Industry
Transportation
  • •} Lightweight solution vs. metal
  • •} Abrasion-resistant
  • •} Lower friction at high temperatures
  • •} Creep resistance
  • •} Cycle-time advantages
}

Positition Sensor

Industry
Automotive
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}

Power Door Actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •}
Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance}

Power Lift Gate Actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •}
Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance}

Power Seats

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •} Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance
}

Power Window Actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •}
Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance}

Robotic gears & gearboxes

Industry
Robotics
  • •} Stanyl® offers a superior alternative to POM, PA66 and PPA with higher torque and temperature performance
  • •} Stanyl® provides a comparable alternative to PEEK with significant cost savings.
  • •} Stanyl® is a proven solution used to manufacture more than 100 million automotive gears each year
  • •} Stanyl’s higher torque & durability performance allow more compact gearbox designs saving space and weight
}

Seat actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PPA and PA66
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and also lower weight
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Slide Shoe Surfaces in new generation

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Heat-stabilized
  • •} wear and friction modified.
}

Small domestic appliance gears

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Heat-stabilized
  • •} Proven at high loads for more than 20 hours of ice chopping in durability tests for mixers and blenders
  • •} Excellent wear and friction properties
  • •} Outstanding creep resistance, strength, stiffness and fatigue resistance
}

Speed Sensor

Industry
Automotive
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.}

Steering wheel adjusters

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PPA and PA66
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and also lower weight
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Sunroof actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PPA and PA66
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and also lower weight
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Temperature Sensor

Industry
Automotive
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}

Timing drive systems

Industry
Automotive
For more than 20 years, Envalior has helped the world’s leading automakers improve the performance and efficiency of timing chain systems, wear guide faces, support arms, and related thermoplastic components through advanced material science. Envalior offers a full portfolio of durable thermoplastic materials formulated to reduce timing chain friction and improve efficiency. To protect the environment and aid regulatory compliance, Envalior offers letters of conformity for any grades with PTFE confirming they do not contain harmful PFAS or PFOA. In addition, Envalior offers superior PTFE-free solutions with best-in-class low-friction performance such as Stanyl® HGR3.}

Transmission Control Gears

Industry
Transportation
  • •} Lightweight solution vs. metal
  • •} Abrasion-resistant
  • •} Lower friction at high temperatures
  • •} Creep resistance
  • •} Cycle-time advantages
}

Trunk actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Higher torque and durability performance than PPA and PA66
  • •} Allows more compact actuator design and also lower weight
  • •} Comparable performance to specialized materials without the need for expensive additives (e.g., carbon fiber or wear & friction optimizers) creates opportunities for cost savings
}

Variator Roller Cover

Industry
Transportation
  • •} Abrasion-resistant
  • •} Lower friction at high temperatures
  • •} Creep resistance
  • •} Cycle-time advantages
}

Variator transmission parts

Industry
Transportation
Material
  • •} Excellent resistance to wear
  • •} Chemical-resistant to automotive fluids
  • •} Heat-resistance for variator cover rollers
  • •} Retains its mechanical properties at temperatures ranging from 100°C (212°F) to 170°C (338°F)
  • •} Exceptional fatigue properties to meet demanding durability requirements
}

Windshield Wiper Actuators

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions
  • •} Allows for more reliable solutions
  • •} Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance
}