Arnite® AV2 370 XL-T

35% Glass Reinforced, Low Outgassing, Thermal conductive material

General Information

Arnite® (PBT, PET and blends) are high-performance engineering plastics that combine high strength and rigidity with excellent processing characteristics. As a result, Arnite® A (PET)  and Arnite® T (PBT) are well suited for a broad range of automotive, electrical & electronic and consumer goods applications.
A wide portfolio of Arnite® is available including unreinforced, reinforced and flame retardant grades.
Special features
Regulatory Affairs
Processing technology
Injection Molding
Automotive OEM
FORD, GM, PSA
OEM Specification
GMW15702-023201-PET-GF35
STELLANTIS - 01994-16-00164-MAN-01378-20-00210-(2021-07)
WSS-M98P10-B

Rheological properties

Molding shrinkage [parallel]
0.3
%
Molding shrinkage [normal]
0.9
%

Mechanical properties

Tensile modulus
14000
MPa
Stress at break
150
MPa
Strain at break
1.5
%
Flexural modulus
15000
MPa
Flexural strength
220
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
40
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
7
kJ/m²

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
255
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
235
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
250
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.25
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.4
E-4/°C
Thermal conductivity in plane
1.6
W/(m K)
Thermal conductivity through plane
0.65
W/(m K)

Electrical properties

Dielectric Constant @ F1
14
-
Frequency F1
1
GHz
Volume resistivity
3E11
Ohm*m
Electric strength
1.1
kV/mm

Other properties

Water absorption
0.45
%
Humidity absorption
0.18
%
Density
1670
kg/m³

Diagrams

Applications

Bezel (Black) Sun load

Industry
Automotive
Arnite® A has a high stiffness and is thermal conductive. Furthermore, the material offers load reduction by heat spreading and has a low moisture uptake. It further offers optimal mechanics with the addition of a good flow during production process.}

Foglamps

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Reliable
  • •} Lightweight
  • •} Low outgassing behavior
  • •} Long term road visibility
  • •} Cost effective
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Headlight trim cover

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Low Outgassing
  • •} Surface appearance textured
  • •} Thermal conductive​
  • •} Resistance to cocal sunlight (Sunload protection)
  • •} Optical solutions
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LED Headlight Lighting Modules and Lensholders

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Reliable
  • •} Lightweight
  • •} Low outgassing behavior
  • •} High design freedom
  • •} High HDT
  • •} Cost effective
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LED module frame

Industry
Automotive
Our products give high stiffness, low moisture uptake and the lowest vibration amplitudes. It has a low post molding shrinkage and is the best in class solution.}

Lens holder Sun load

Industry
Automotive
Arnite® has a low moisture uptake and is a cost down alternative for PES, PEI regarding halogen containing systems. It is the general purpose solution.}