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159 How to choose nylon parts for charging facilities

Distribution of plastic components in charging facilities

Modified nylon components on charging facilities (AC piles, DC piles, charging guns, cables) include: the shells and panels of charging piles, the housing and handles of charging guns, terminal seats and insulating parts, charging cable sheaths, and fixing and protective parts of the gun cable.

Operating conditions: Long-term outdoor exposure to sun and rain, environmental temperatures from -30°C to 50°C, rough handling by humans (charging guns are often dropped), requiring flame retardancy and insulation. Weather resistance and impact resistance are the two main focuses.

On-site restoration: a charging pile that has been standing guard in the Gobi for two years

In June the year before last, the operator of a service area charging station in the northwest carried out equipment inspections, and the outer shells of two charging piles that had been in use for two years were taken back to the factory for condition evaluation.

The surface of the casing has endured the Gobi Desert's ultraviolet exposure, sand erosion, and a 50-degree temperature difference between day and night. The evaluation results exceeded expectations: the weather-resistant modified casing showed only slight chalking, none of the latch seats cracked, and only the surface protective film edges lifted. Another brand of posts deployed from the same batch already showed obvious chalking and a crack.

The operator took a photo of the two shells placed side by side and sent it to the supplier, with only one caption: 'You can see that the money was spent on the materials.' The supplier included this photo in the product manual.

There is another detail worth noting during the evaluation process: sand and dust abrasion on the surface is concentrated on the windward side. The combination of coating protection and weather-resistant substrate performs significantly better on the windward side than a solution relying solely on the substrate. This provides a dual approach of surface treatment and material improvement for future product lines.

Another takeaway from the Gobi case is an upgraded understanding of low temperatures. At night, when it drops below minus twenty degrees, the force required to plug and unplug the charging gun changes. If the gun's material lacks low-temperature toughness, it feels stiff, and users complain that plugging and unplugging is difficult. The gun body and casing use different grades of material, the former being more flexible and the latter more rigid. The grading logic was validated on this charging station.

Weather resistance is the lifeline of outdoor equipment

The charging pile and charging gun are outdoors for a long time, exposed to ultraviolet, rain, temperature differences, and salt spray (coastal) in full.

Must use a weather-resistant system: UV three-piece set, carbon black or dark color scheme. Verification should follow xenon lamp aging for over 3000 hours (design life of outdoor equipment is usually over 10 years).

The weather resistance difficulty of light-colored charging piles is significantly higher than that of dark-colored ones—if you have to use light colors, a weather-resistant coating must be added.

Impact resistance and low temperature

The charging gun often falls (from a height of 1-1.5 meters onto a concrete floor), and it is more likely to crack in low temperatures during winter.

It is necessary to adopt a toughening system, and the low-temperature impact should be tested at -30°C (in the north, -40°C).

The typical materials for the charging gun housing are toughened PA66 or PC/ABS alloy—

The advantage of PA is weather and chemical resistance, while the advantage of PC/ABS is low-temperature toughness and appearance. Currently, the mainstream charging guns use PA.

Flame retardant and electrical insulation

The plastic parts of the charging facilities must be UL94 V-0 flame retardant (there is a risk of heat and arcing during the charging process).

Electrically, attention should be paid to CTI (there are high-voltage parts inside the charging pile, generally requiring CTI ≥ 400V) and arc resistance.

The terminal holder of the charging gun is a key component—it fixes the metal terminals, provides insulation, and withstands plug-in and pull-out forces as well as temperature rise.

The terminal housing uses flame-retardant reinforced PA, and the selection should be based on the actual temperature rise (which may reach 120-140℃).

Requirements for cable sheathing

The charging cable sheath should be flexible (easy to pull), wear-resistant, weather-resistant, flame-retardant, and low-temperature resistant.

Go with TPU or reinforced PA12—TPU has the best flexibility, while PA12 has better wear resistance and weather resistance.

The sheath cannot harden at low temperatures (cable hardening in northern winters is a common complaint), so a low-temperature grade should be used and accepted according to the -30℃ bending test.

Extended Judgment: Hidden Variables of Charging Facilities

There are three latent variables that are most easily overlooked. The first is micro-motion wear—the plugging and unplugging of the charging gun and the shaking of the vehicle can cause micro-movements of the terminals, and wear of the terminal seat can lead to poor contact; it is necessary to control the fit clearance.

Second is the bending fatigue of the cable—gun cables are most likely to break at the base, so a spring protection or thicker sheath should be added.

Third is human damage and aging—outdoor equipment should consider being graffiti-resistant, resistant to cleaning agents, and UV aging-resistant; all of these need to be addressed during the material selection phase.

Engineering Test: 4 Mandatory Tests

Test 1: Xenon lamp aging for 3000 hours. The weather-resistant system retains 82% of its tensile strength, while the general system drops to 48% — outdoor equipment must be weather-resistant.

Test 2: Low temperature -30℃ drop. Toughened PA66 passes a 1.5 m drop, while general PA66 cracks.

Test 3: CTI (High-voltage area inside the socket). Dedicated flame-retardant system 450V, general system 350V — must be ≥ 400V.

Test 4: Cable low-temperature bending at -30°C. Low-temperature TPU/PA12 sheaths show no cracks, while general-purpose sheaths harden and crack.

Boundary Declaration

Operating conditionRecommended materials
Charging pile casingWeather-resistant PA66 Carbon Black
Charging gun housingToughened PA66 (Low Temperature -30℃ Acceptance)
terminal blockFlame-retardant reinforced PA (selected according to temperature rise)
Cable sheathTPU or low-temperature PA12
High-pressure zone inside the pileCTI ≥ 400V V-0

Engineering Memo

Weather resistance and impact resistance are the two main lines for charging facilities—outdoor units must pass 3,000 hours of xenon lamp aging for a 10-year lifespan, and charging guns must pass drop tests at -30°C. Terminal blocks should be selected based on actual temperature rise (120-140°C) rather than ambient temperature.

Practical Case Study: Common Pitfalls and Correct Solutions

Pitfall 1: Choosing materials based on traditional car thinking, ignoring electrical safety requirements. Correct approach: The first criterion for plastics in new energy vehicles is often electrical performance—CTI (Comparative Tracking Index), flammability rating, and arc resistance. These indicators, which are not important in traditional vehicles, are strict requirements here. Pitfall 2: Only looking at flammability rating, ignoring long-term electrical tracking under humid heat. Correct approach: Flammability reflects behavior in case of fire, while CTI reflects long-term operation—both are necessary. High-voltage parts usually require CTI ≥ 600V and flammability rating V-0; lacking either is a long-term risk. Pitfall 3: Simplifying the battery's working conditions as just 'high temperature', ignoring thermal cycling and humid heat. Correct approach: Inside the battery pack is a composite environment of temperature variation, humidity changes, and coolant. Verification must include combined tests for temperature shock, humid heat, and coolant compatibility. These three pitfalls are a checklist that must be self-checked before mass production.

A deeper look: The three enemies of outdoor weather resistance

The outdoor components of charging facilities must withstand three adversaries at the same time. The first is ultraviolet light, which causes chalking and loss of gloss after prolonged exposure. The countermeasure is the addition of carbon black and a light stabilization system. The weather resistance difficulty of light-colored shells is one level higher than that of black ones, and the formula cost is also significantly higher. This cost factor should be considered when selecting colors.

The second is temperature cycling: day-night and seasonal expansion and contraction cause fatigue in the latches and studs. The material's linear expansion coefficient and toughness together determine its lifespan, so connection structure design should allow for float. The third is humidity and condensation. Condensation during coastal and southern rainy seasons tightens insulation assessments for electrical components, and the condensation path design on the inner shell is often overlooked than the material itself.

The combination of flame retardancy and weather resistance is a hallmark of charging pile materials. Outdoor flame retardancy must be maintained under direct sunlight. Some flame retardant systems accelerate degradation under UV exposure. Outdoor cabinet flame retardant verification must be retested after aging; initial flame retardant compliance does not mean meeting the standard two years later.

There is more than one project in the industry that has suffered this loss; post-aging flame retesting is becoming a standard requirement for leading operators.

Impact resistance is linked to vandalism and accidents: scrapes and bumps during handling in parking lots, and the low-temperature impact specifications of the casing are determined according to winter working conditions. Low-temperature cracked shells have maintenance costs combined with downtime losses, enough to buy half a pile at a price difference.

Follow-up Triple Question: Three Frequent Questions from Charging Facility Readers

First Question: What system does the charging gun body use? Toughened and modified PA66 is mainstream; it is flexible, wear-resistant, and also weather-resistant, and the gun body is exposed to sunlight every day. The dual-color injection molding process for the sheath soft rubber and the hard rubber for the gun body requires material compatibility, and the matching verification requires peel force.

Second Question: Should the pile shell be made of salt spray grade? Coastal and northern de-icing agent environments are essential. More and more operators are including salt spray grades in their bidding documents, and salt spray resistance data and surface treatment solutions must be provided as a complete set on the material side.

Third question: How can flame retardancy and weather resistance for outdoor parts be achieved simultaneously? When selecting formulas, confirm flame retardant data after aging. Mature suppliers have exposure test tracking records for outdoor fuels, so grades without this record should be cautious in outdoor projects.

Reverse case: An operational pile that saved weather resistance costs

An operator used low-priced pile with ordinary anti-fuel shells to replace weather resistance fees, saving 800 yuan per unit. Two years later, coastal station shells became pulverized and cracked, and the cost of bulk replacement, plus downtime losses, was more than ten times the original price difference. Material accounts for outdoor equipment should be calculated based on the operating cycle, and the purchase price is only the first line of the bill.

Supplement: Practical questions from three other readers

Fourth question: Does the injection molding appearance of the charging pile casing conflict with its weather resistance? No, but the order must be correct. The uniformity of carbon black and light stabilizer dispersion in the weather-resistant formula affects surface gloss. First, ensure the formula is evenly dispersed, then adjust process parameters to follow appearance. Conversely, if you prioritize appearance before accommodating the formula, weather resistance will quietly suffer.

Fifth question: What is the mechanical lifespan assessment of charging guns? Plug-in and unplug cycles plus vehicle rolling. National standards require the number of plug-in and unplug cycles for the mechanical lifespan of charging guns. Accidental crushing in parking lots is a real working condition, and the compressive recovery ability of the gun body and cable sheath must be verified separately.

Sixth question: Where is the main cost of pile materials? The combination of flame-retardant and weather resistance systems accounts for more than half of material costs. Cost reduction starts with optimizing the ratio of the two systems; cutting either system will result in debt repayment at the certification or after-sales side.

OneGroup's On-site Observation

Observation One: Operators' bidding is increasingly focused on operational data. Some operators include the evaluation of in-service equipment casings in supplier re-evaluations, with two-year pulverization grades becoming the scoring criterion. Long-term data on the material side directly affects bid results for the first time.

Observation Two: Piling companies' overseas expansion brings new material lists. The European market has different requirements for flame retardancy, weather resistance, and recycling declarations. Export project material files must be filed separately for target markets. The era of a single file dominate is over.

Another set of on-site numbers

Number One, about the composition of pile material costs. The cost of plastic parts for a DC pile is in the hundreds of yuan, with the casing and gun body accounting for 70%. Although the gun body unit price is small but replacement frequency is high, cumulative expenses during the operation cycle may actually exceed the casing, which is a common mistake for operators when calculating accounts.

Number Two, regarding the industry perspective on weather resistance life. Outdoor enclosure weather resistance commitments are generally made at ten years, with accelerated aging designed as ten years equivalent. The conversion rate for acceleration varies by laboratory; the conversion method should be included in the technical agreement during bidding to ensure a unified standard.

Number three, regarding low-temperature assessment of gun wire sheaths. In northern winters, charging gun sleeves must remain bendable at minus 30 degrees Celsius, and the passing line for low-temperature bending tests is 1,000 bends without cracks. This data appears most frequently in Northeast customer bidding; companies with experience in low-temperature stations understand its significance.

Conclusion: Summarizing the selection of charging facility materials in one sentence

Plastic parts selection for charging facilities, in one sentence: the ten-year lifespan of outdoor facilities is the denominator of all indicators. Weather resistance, flame retardancy, impact resistance, insulation—each is decorated after ten years of exposure and 100,000 plug-and-pull cycles, so the resulting material is worthy of the positioning of this outdoor asset.

Add another perspective: Charging facilities are a rare operational asset in the automotive industry chain, and material performance is directly reflected in operational reports. Lower failure rates, longer inspection cycles, and fewer spare parts all become real money for operators. Translating the value of material upgrades into operational report language instantly changes the level of sales negotiations.

End note

Finally, a straightforward word for readers working in station operations: during inspections, take photos of the casing and gun, archive the photos year-by-year, and the material degradation is obvious. Having data in hand means you can stand tall when negotiating material change cycles with suppliers.

Conclusion

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