23 Jul 2009
Unique combination of properties from DSM Engineering Plastics:
STANYL® FORTII™ FOR SSD HIGH SPEED SATA 6GB/S
Solid State Disk Drives (SSDs) are currently experiencing strong market growth as they contribute to higher data reliability, lower weight and noise, faster access times and power reduction.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) are set to be the dominant interfaces to interconnect SSDs to e.g. Notebooks or the strongly growing Netbooks. In these applications, Stanyl® ForTii™ provides an excellent halogen free, flame retardant solution.
Among the unique properties of halogen-free V-0 Stanyl ForTii are high strength before and after reflow process, which leads to significantly higher pin retention values than for LCPs, an outstanding toughness and stiffness, and proven lower corrosion on molding equipment compared with competitive PPAs. Stanyl ForTii is also the material of choice for hard disk or hybrid drives and can be used both on the device and PCB side.
Molex
For its latest range of SAS and SATA connectors, Molex, a leading supplier of interconnect products, was looking for a halogen-free (HF) insulation material that would meet the material requirements for SMT technology. As part of its halogen free material selection, the company successfully tested the F11 grade of Stanyl ForTii for its latest high speed SATA connector with a speed of 6Gb/s, because it offered the highest pin retention forces, as well as a range of key processing and performance benefits.
Stanyl ForTii extends the DSM portfolio of high performance engineering thermoplastics. Stanyl ForTii offers a step-change with a balance of properties to meet today’s need for smart innovation. Stanyl ForTii extends the application range of current Stanyl products and helps customers to achieve higher performance in their applications and meet current and upcoming requirements of OEMs, supporting green initiatives such as lead free soldering and improved fuel economy.
John McMullan, Global Key Account Manager Molex at DSM Engineering Plastics Americas says: ”Stanyl ForTii meets market trends for miniaturization and convergence of electronic devices like cell phones and computers. It is suitable for connectors and sockets in these applications because of its dimensional stability and compatibility in lead free surface mount assembly processes.”
Siang-Hock Quah, Regional Manager South East Asia at DSM Engineering Plastics says: “Stanyl ForTii gives customers like Molex new design and material choices. Based on years of molding and application experience, we are glad to see a material which is so balanced and can be used for so many different applications. Together with our strong capability in Computer Aided Design and intense application support, ForTii enables customers to realize first time design rights and boost time to market. In specific in the current conversion to halogen free, we see customers trialing various materials with repeated adjustments in the processing. Stanyl ForTii can help to save valuable time.”
Recently, DSM Engineering Plastics has announced that, in order to meet high market demand, the company will significantly expand production capacity of Stanyl ForTii.
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DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is one of the world's leading suppliers of quality engineering thermoplastics providing customer value through sustainable solutions that reflect the DSM People, Planet and Profit strategy. DSM Engineering Plastics delivers innovative opportunities for customers who design or produce electrical applications, electronic equipment, cars, barrier packaging films as well as many mechanical and extrusion applications. These markets are served with a broad portfolio of high performance materials including Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPC, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stanyl® high heat 46 polyamides. Most recently, DSM Engineering Plastics introduced the first new polymer of the 21st century: Stanyl® ForTii™. DSM Engineering Plastics had sales in 2008 of EUR 761 with 1500 employees employed worldwide. More on: www.dsmep.com.
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Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com.
Akulon®, Arnite®, Arnitel®, Stanyl®, Stanyl® ForTii™, and Yparex® are registered trademarks of Royal DSM N.V.
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Solid State Disk Drives (SSDs) are currently experiencing strong market growth as they contribute to higher data reliability, lower weight and noise, faster access times and power reduction.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) are set to be the dominant interfaces to interconnect SSDs to e.g. Notebooks or the strongly growing Netbooks. In these applications, Stanyl® ForTii™ provides an excellent halogen free, flame retardant material.
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