Arnitel does not require vulcanization. This leads to substantial reductions in part cost. Arnitel can be used over a wide range of temperatures. Arnitel has exceptional fatigue, creep resistance and resistance to oils, greases and many other chemicals.

Characteristics of Arnitel:

• Excellent strength over a wide range of temperatures
• Excellent dynamic properties e.g. creep and fatigue
• High heat resistance
• Exceptional resistance to oils and greases
• Good chemical resistance
• High degree of versatility in processing
• Easy coloring using masterbatches
• Surface quality from high gloss to textured
• Excellent heat resistance (long term 165°C)
• Good electrical insulation properties
• Low moisture absorption, excellent dimensional stability
• Easy flow, fast cooling times

Typical Applications:

• Automotive: Arnitel® is extensively used in the automotive industry for applications requiring exceptional fatigue resistance and resistance to oil and greases. Examples are: Rack and Pinion Bellows, Constant Velocity Joint Boots (CVJ Boots), Air brake tubings.
• Arnitel in the Electronic and Consumer Goods Industry: Arnitel® finds enormous potential and is also widely used in consumer electronic companies. Arnitel® is a good choice for low noise gears where their exceptional processability without any defects such as flash, makes it the material solution of choice. Arnitel® is also used in highly demanding applications such as in mobile phone antennas.

Arnitel® has exceptional flexibility and can perform or even outperform functions that normally require conventional rubbers. Available in a wide range of hardnesses, Arnitel can replace metals, thermoplastics, leather and rubber, often with a reduction in finished part costs.

Information provided by DSM.

Former DSM Engineering Plastics product line is now with Envalior.