9 Jul 2004
DSM’s Stanyl® Means Cost Savings for Delphi Connectors
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (July 6, 2004) – When Delphi Connection Systems took over production of 2mm Header Connectors for a new commercial microprocessor customer, they found themselves facing some pretty big issues with the LCP being used in the application. These issues led them right to DSM Engineering Plastics, whose Stanyl® TE250F6 grade proved itself the perfect material to overcome the challenges, and realize substantial cost savings for both Delphi and its customer.
“When we got the business, the customer was already using LCP,” recalled Harold Leiter, Senior Applications Engineer at Delphi Connection Systems. “We found that during the assembly process, we were experiencing excess flash during the pin insertion, which resulted in the need for a lot of rework and cleaning.” To address that issue, Delphi turned to a proven partner, DSM Engineering Plastics. Delphi had been working with Stanyl® since it was first introduced in 1991.
Sure enough, as soon as Delphi started using Stanyl®, the issues were immediately resolved. “It’s just the type of application that Stanyl® is perfect for,” agreed Kelli Sisler, Application Development Engineer/Connectors—Stanyl with DSM Engineering Plastics. “Stanyl® provides processing consistency for part dimensions, and like all nylons, it’s got that tremendously valuable combination of strength and stiffness – perfect for resolving the issues Delphi was facing.”
Stanyl® had an advantage over the LCP in this application because its resilience allowed it to absorb the plastic/pin interface rather than shearing away. This eliminated the plastic debris and provided improved pin retention. “The real story here is that by cutting out the assembly issues, Delphi saved significant costs on the rework, and by utilizing Stanyl® as a replacement material, we realized additional monthly savings on the material that proved beneficial to the customer.–It’s a real win-win situation,” said Leiter.
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Delphi Corporation
Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology. Multi-national Delphi conducts its business operations through various subsidiaries and has headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and São Paulo, Brazil. Delphi's two business sectors – Dynamics, Propulsion, Thermal & Interior Sector and Electrical, Electronics, & Safety Sector - provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 190,000 employees and operates 171 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 42 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 34 technical centers in 41 countries. https://www.delphi.com/
Delphi Connection Systems
Delphi Connection Systems, a business line within Delphi’s Packard Electric division designs and manufactures advanced interconnect components that are used in computer & peripheral, telecom, broadcast, semiconductor, commercial aviation, medical, automotive and military markets. To learn more about Delphi Connection Systems, visit www.delphi.com/connect.
DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is a business group forming part of DSM's Performance Materials cluster. DSM EP is a global supplier of Stanyl® PA46 and Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPE-E, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Xantar® polycarbonate, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stamylan® UH Ultra High Molecular Weight PE. These materials are used in technical components for electrical appliances, electronic equipment and cars, in barrier packaging films as well as in many mechanical and extrusion applications. The business group had annual sales of EUR 566 million in 2003. DSM Engineering Plastics has a market share of about 5% in the world market. With Stanyl®, it is the global market leader in high heat polyamides.
Akulon®, Arnite®, Arnitel®, Stanyl®, Stamylan®UH, Xantar® and Yparex® are registered trademarks of DSM Engineering Plastics.
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When Delphi Connection Systems took over production of 2mm Header Connectors for a new commercial microprocessor customer, they found themselves facing some pretty big issues with the LCP being used in the application. These issues led them right to DSM Engineering Plastics, whose Stanyl® TE250F6 grade proved itself the perfect material to overcome the challenges, and realize substantial cost savings for both Delphi and its customer.
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