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STANYL® PA46: A Reliable Choice for High-Speed Motors in New Energy Vehicles

Envalior 2025-07-28 16:37:30

With the rapid growth in electric vehicle production, OEMs and bearing manufacturers are facing the challenge of ensuring component reliability under high torque, high-speed operation, and harsh conditions. Stanyl, launched by Envalior, addresses these challenges.®PA46 and other advanced thermoplastic materials are applied in bearing cages, providing excellent performance and better cost-effectiveness. Stanyl.®PA46 is the ideal choice for motor/gearbox bearings, fully meeting the stringent requirements of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Electric vehicle bearing cageHigh-speed, high-power density electric vehicle
Challenges brought by motors

Electric vehicle motors are generally more powerful than traditional internal combustion engines, with operating torque and speed far exceeding those of fuel engines. To achieve more compact and lightweight electric motor units, it is often necessary to further increase the motor speed to compensate for the loss of torque and power output caused by lightweight and compact designs. This undoubtedly places additional speed demands on the bearings used in these high power density motor units. The bearing cages in motor bearings must withstand high centrifugal forces and high operating temperatures. To ensure the reliable operation of the bearings, the cage materials are usually required to have excellent high-temperature mechanical properties and friction performance. Stanyl®PA46 exhibits superior mechanical and frictional properties compared to its counterparts in high-temperature environments commonly found in high-speed bearing applications.

Compared with other high-performance polymers used for high-speed bearing cages, such as PEEK, Stanyl®PA46 can usually meet the performance requirements of cages at significantly lower cost.

Stanyl® PA46Ideal Solutions for Electric Vehicle Bearing Retainers

Stanyl®PA46 provides high-performance solutions that help automotive bearing manufacturers address various application challenges in a cost-effective manner. This high-temperature thermoplastic material possesses:

Excellent stiffness, fatigue resistance, and wear resistance in high-temperature environments.Its outstanding rigidity and fatigue resistance can significantly reduce the risk of component failure even under extreme temperatures.
Empowering Lightweight and Thin-Walled DesignStanyl®PA46 enables the production of thinner and lighter bearing cages while maintaining essential mechanical properties in high-stress applications.
Excellent weld line strength.Under high temperature conditions, Stanyl®PA46 exhibits weld line strength superior to that of PA66, significantly reducing the risk of failure caused by weld lines commonly found in cage designs.
Shorten the production cycle:With its excellent high flowability and fast crystallization speed, Stanyl®PA46 can effectively shorten the injection molding cycle, thereby reducing overall production costs.

Real-world application, performance witness

Extensive testing and rigorous practical applications have confirmed that Stanyl®The performance of PA46 often surpasses that of PA66 and many other engineering plastics. Its core advantages include:

Significantly reduce component deformation.At a speed of up to 30,000 revolutions per minute, Stanyl®The deformation of bearings cages made of PA46 is reduced by 21% compared to PA66.
Excellent heat resistance and chemical aging resistance.Stanyl®PA46 has undergone rigorous testing, demonstrating stable performance in high-temperature environments and effectively resisting chemical corrosion from commonly used automotive oils and greases, ensuring reliable and long-lasting performance in demanding automotive bearing applications.

Advanced SimulationDual Assurance of Performance and Reliability

Enhua Power offers much more than advanced materials. We also provide comprehensive Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) services to ensure that your components meet the highest quality and performance standards, including:

Mold flow analysis:Accurately predict mold filling behavior and fiber orientation effects to ensure good processability during manufacturing and component performance during operation.
Finite Element Analysis:Simulate the performance of the cage under actual working conditions and comprehensively evaluate the stiffness, strength, and durability of the bearing throughout its service life.
Material Testing:Comprehensive testing of mechanical properties, friction performance, chemical resistance, and other key material attributes.

Leading the Future of Electric Vehicle ManufacturingHigh-performance, sustainable,
High cost-performance material solutions

As the electric vehicle industry thrives, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on sustainability. EnHuaLi is firmly committed to advancing the development of bio-based and fully recyclable grades for all polymers, providing green solutions for our partners. Our innovations in the field of thermoplastic materials are driving the future of automotive parts production, enabling manufacturers to meet the stringent demands of the electric vehicle market while achieving their own sustainability goals.

High torque, high speed, and extreme operating conditions in electric vehicles present unique challenges to bearing cages.®PA46 provides a comprehensive solution to fully address these challenges with excellent mechanical performance, lightweight design, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. By partnering with Enhuari, manufacturers can not only enhance the reliability and performance of bearing solutions but also achieve the dual goals of cost-effectiveness and sustainable development.

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