SCHAEFFLER REPLACES METAL CHAIN TENSIONER WITH DSM'S STANYL

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SCHAEFFLER REPLACES METAL CHAIN TENSIONER WITH DSM'S STANYL
03 May 2005 - DSM Coating Resins

Looking to replace metal, consolidate parts, and reduce system costs in their chain tensioner Schaeffler turned to Stanyl TW341 from DSM Engineering Plastics. The chain tensioner is used in high volume engines that are supplied to Ford Motor Co. Throughout the evolution of the powertrain, Stanyl has been and remains the best material for tensioners.

Stanyl offers better wear performance than high molecular weight PA66, provides the highest safety and durability factors, and allows for the reduction of noise generated by the chain. In addition, it has the best fatigue and creep resistance at temperatures and better fatigue resistance than PA66. Stanyl is an extremely high performance material delivering excellent wear and friction properties, high stiffness at elevated temperatures, high fatigue resistance, low creep behavior, and retention of properties after oil aging.

DSM provided structural analysis on the tensioner for Schaeffler as well as technical and design support to help successfully replace metal and optimize the design. DSM has the application experience and tools to help optimize designs for tight spaces. Application and design engineers take the time to understand the system, know what is important, and how this affects the loading and performance of the structural parts.

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About: DSM Coating Resins
DSM Coating Resins is one of the business groups making up DSM’s Performance Materials cluster. It specializes in the development, manufacture and sale of resins for coating systems. It is a global supplier of polyester resins for powder coatings, can coatings and coil coatings. The company also plays an important role as a resins supplier to the decorative coatings market, protective and maintenance coatings market, and industrial coatings markets. DSM Coating Resins has production sites in many countries in Europe, North America and Asia.

DSM's activities are grouped into three clusters: Life Science Products, Performance Materials and Industrial Chemicals. DSM Nutritional Products will remain a seperate entity for the time being. The group has annual sales (pro forma, including the recent acquisition - renamed DSM Nutritional Products) of approximately EUR 8 billion and employs in the region of 25 000 people around the world. Its headquarters are based in The Netherlands.

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