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Decreasing the risk ​of fire in USB-C Connectors

USB-C connectors are becoming the consumer electronics industry’s most widely used data and power interface. As their usage grows, so do the risks of premature failures or fire hazards if manufacturers choose the wrong materials.

Modern consumer electronic devices, such as notebooks and docking stations, are designed to process more power faster. While standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 connectors process 10W of power, USB-C cables process 27W

The smaller pitch in USB-C connectors creates insulating walls between connector pins of only 0.2mm (thinner than those in previous generations). Thin-walled insulating materials need to demonstrate superior resistance to electrical tracking in high voltage environments to prevent potentially serious fire hazards. Consequently, tracking resistance of insulator plastic becomes key for product reliability.

Stanyl is a high-performance polyamide that provides best-in-class wear and friction properties, excellent processability with high flow, and superior mechanical strength in high temperature applications. The material offers:

  • High retention force between contacts and plastic housing
  • High stiffness, toughness and weldline strength
  • Up to 50% more wear resistance than competing high-temperature polyamides
  • High flow needed for 0.1mm wall thicknesses
  • Processing window that enables second insert molding
  • Lead-free reflow soldering without blistering

With a proven track record of success with more than 300 million USB-C connectors manufactured using Stanyl, Envalior is a trusted material science partner for the world’s leading electronics manufacturers.

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Stanyl® HFX33S

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20% Glass Reinforced

"Stanyl® HFX33S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

"Stanyl® HFX33S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

"Stanyl® HFX33S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

  • 20% Glass Reinforced
  • High Flow
  • Halogen free and free of red phosphorous
  • "Good or high flow"
  • "Phosphorous free"
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Stanyl® HFX61S

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35% Glass Reinforced

"Stanyl® HFX61S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

"Stanyl® HFX61S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

"Stanyl® HFX61S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

  • 35% Glass Reinforced
  • High Flow
  • Halogen free and free of red phosphorous
  • "Good or high flow"
  • "Phosphorous free"
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Stanyl® HFX82S

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45% Glass Reinforced

"Stanyl® HFX82S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

"Stanyl® HFX82S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

"Stanyl® HFX82S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."

  • 45% Glass Reinforced
  • Halogen free and free of red phosphorous
  • "Phosphorous free"
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