Arnite® XL for a clear advantage in headlamp bezels

A non-fogging bezel material stable to 160°C for better light quality

Arnite® XL provides a better solution than polyamide 66 or high temperature polycarbonates for bezel temperatures exceeding 130°C. Arnite® XL's low fogging behavior gives greater safety and extends lamp life.

• Significantly lower volatiles compared to PA 66 and other PBT polyesters. No fogging on lens
• No moisture uptake, no condensation on the lens as lamp heat drives out moisture
• Comparable processing to polyamide 66
• Directly metallizable without primer coating
• More dimensionally stable than polyamide 66 due to moisture insensitivity

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Applications and CAE expertise to realize your designs

Rationalize your materials for temperatures from 130°C to 160°C with Arnite® XL

• Replace variety of PC’s for different temperatures above 130°C and PA66 or HT PC for 140°C + with a single material – consolidation and inventory cost reduction.
• Higher flow than (HT)PC allows 30% thinner walls. More design freedom for compact headlamps and weight reduction
• Thermally and dimensionally stable to 160°C, handles rising temperatures from more compact and complex lamp technologies
• Better chemical and stress crack resistance than PC makes for more secure long term durability

Automotive expertise areas

Automotive Home
Air Fuel
Engines
Powertrain
Gears
Interior Components
Exterior Trim
Lighting
• Headlamp Bezels
• Lamps & Fittings
Auto E&E
Brake systems

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Xantar® for lower temperature bezels

Polycarbonate has many of the ideal properties for bezels to 130°C:

• high gloss
• easily metallized
• low and reliable shrinkage
• pure polymer, no outgassing
• no moisture uptake

Xantar® has high consistency, gives trouble free processing

View headlamp applications in the applications database