ForTii — PPA performance where PA6 and PA66 reach their limits.
ForTii is a high-performance PPA (polyphthalamide) material portfolio developed by Envalior, designed for applications where conventional polyamides such as PA6 and PA66 no longer meet thermal, mechanical, or long-term reliability requirements. It is specifically engineered to perform under continuous high-temperature, high-humidity, and high-load conditions, making it a preferred choice for demanding automotive, electrical & electronics, and industrial applications. Compared with standard polyamides, ForTii offers significantly higher heat resistance, superior mechanical property retention at elevated temperatures, and excellent dimensional stability. These characteristics enable reliable performance in environments exposed to thermal aging, heat cycling, and long-term mechanical stress. As a result, ForTii is widely adopted in engine-adjacent components, high-temperature electrical connectors, and precision structural parts where failure is not an option. The ForTii portfolio includes unreinforced grades as well as glass-fiber-reinforced, flame-retardant, hydrolysis-resistant, and high-flow variants. This broad lineup allows designers to optimize material selection according to specific application requirements such as thin-wall molding, metal replacement, or part integration. In addition, ForTii supports lightweight design strategies while maintaining mechanical integrity and long-term reliability. For applications where durability and performance stability over the entire service life are critical, ForTii is not merely an alternative material—it is often the baseline solution. Its proven global track record and robust performance make it a trusted PPA material for engineers facing the most demanding design challenges.
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ForTii is based on polyphthalamide (PPA) chemistry and is available in a wide range of grades, including unreinforced, glass-fiber-reinforced (typically GF30–50%), flame-retardant, hydrolysis-resistant, and high-flow formulations. These variants are designed to address severe thermal, mechanical, and environmental demands across multiple industries. From a mechanical perspective, glass-fiber-reinforced ForTii grades exhibit very high tensile strength and flexural modulus, maintaining stiffness and strength even at elevated temperatures. Compared with PA6 and PA66, ForTii shows significantly lower creep under long-term load, making it particularly suitable for structural components, fastening areas, and load-bearing parts where dimensional stability is critical. Thermally, ForTii offers a melting point typically above 300 °C (grade-dependent) and a heat deflection temperature far exceeding that of conventional polyamides. Its wide continuous-use temperature range allows reliable operation in high-temperature environments, while excellent resistance to thermal aging and heat cycling ensures long-term performance stability. In terms of chemical and environmental resistance, ForTii demonstrates excellent resistance to oils, fuels, coolants, transmission fluids, and a wide range of automotive and industrial chemicals. Hydrolysis-resistant grades maintain stable mechanical and electrical properties even under prolonged exposure to high temperature and high humidity, supporting long service life in harsh environments. For electrical and electronic applications, ForTii provides high electrical insulation performance at elevated temperatures. Flame-retardant grades meeting UL94 V-0 are available, enabling safe use in high-voltage and high-current components where electrical reliability is essential. From a processing standpoint, ForTii is suitable for injection molding and supports thin-wall and complex geometries thanks to optimized flow behavior in selected grades. Its excellent dimensional stability and low warpage contribute to consistent quality and high reproducibility in mass production. Overall, ForTii is a high-performance PPA solution engineered for applications where high heat resistance and long-term reliability are top priorities.
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ForTii | Application Examples Applications where high heat resistance and long-term reliability are top priorities Automotive: Engine-adjacent components, charge air and cooling system parts, transmission-related components Electrical & Electronics: High-temperature connectors, sensor housings, coil bobbins Industrial: Structural components and precision mechanical parts used in high-temperature environments ▶ Widely adopted in conditions where PA6 and PA66 do not provide sufficient heat resistance or durability ________________________________________ ForTii Eco | Application Examples Applications requiring reduced environmental impact without compromising performance Automotive: Engine-adjacent and electrical components specified for sustainable materials Electrical & Electronics: High-temperature electrical components meeting CO₂ reduction and environmental compliance requirements Industrial: Structural components for customers with strong sustainability policies ▶ Selected as a material that combines environmental responsibility with high heat resistance ________________________________________ ForTii ACE | Application Examples E&E applications requiring high voltage resistance and high reliability Electrical & Electronics: High-voltage connectors, components around power devices, insulating structural parts Automotive (EV / xEV): Electrical components around inverters and battery systems ▶ Proven track record in applications requiring high CTI and superior tracking resistance
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| ForTii | ForTii is a high-performance PPA designed for applications requiring exceptional heat resistance and long-term reliability under high temperature, high humidity, and continuous mechanical load. |
| ForTii Eco | ForTii Eco combines the high heat resistance and durability of ForTii with bio-based or recycled content, enabling reduced environmental impact without compromising performance. |
| ForTii Ace | ForTii ACE is a PPA series offering the highest heat resistance in the ForTii portfolio, with a glass transition temperature of 150 °C, and is specifically engineered for electrical and electronic applications. It features enhanced electrical properties, including high tracking resistance (CTI) and excellent dielectric strength, ensuring stable insulation performance even under high-temperature conditions. ForTii ACE is well suited for high-voltage, high-reliability E&E components where electrical safety and long-term performance are critical. |
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Embario was established in April 2023 by the resin division of one of the top chemical manufacturers in the Netherlands, "DSM Engineering Materials," and the resin division of the German specialty chemicals manufacturer "Lanxess High Performance Materials." It is a company specializing in high-performance engineering materials with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Born from two companies with a combined history of 100 years, Embario focuses on sustainable high-performance solutions with deep expertise in materials and applications, supplying products to major global markets across a wide range of fields, including automotive and new mobility, electronics and electrical, and consumer goods. It has 32 locations in 8 countries worldwide, providing detailed services closely aligned with customers from its sales and development bases in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya, Japan.
