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PA6

Polyamide 6 - Nylon 6 – PA 6

Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Easier to process than Nylon 6/6 (castable), may be reaction injection moulded. Has lower mould shrinkage than Nylon 6/6 with good fatigue resistance. Useful improvement in stiffness can be obtained by inclusion of glass fibres, unlike acetals.

Disadvantages

Highest rate of water absorption and highest equilibrium water content. Lower strength & stiffness than Nylon 6/6. Higher stick slip than Acetal or PBT.

Typical Properties

Property	Value
Density (g/cm³)	1.14
Surface Hardness	SD75
Tensile Strength (MPa)	40
Flexural Modulus (GPa)	1
Notched Izod (kJ/m)	0.25
Linear Expansion (/°C x 10^-5)	10
Elongation at Break (%)	60
Strain at Yield (%)	4.5
Max. Operating Temp. (°C)	80
Water Absorption (%)	1.5
Oxygen Index (%)	22
Flammability UL94	HB
Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)	14
Dielectric Strength (MV/m)	25
Dissipation Factor 1kHz	0.2
Dielectric Constant 1kHz	8
HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)	200
HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)	80
Material. Drying hrs @ (°C)	3 @ 95
Melting Temp. Range (°C)	230 - 280
Mould Shrinkage (%)	1.2
Mould Temp. Range (°C)	40 - 60

Applications

Gears, cams, rollers, bearings, nuts and bolts, power tool housings, electrical connectors, combs, coil formers, fuel tanks for cars, kitchen utensils.

NOTE: Generally similar applications to Nylon 6/6. Choice between the two polymers is often made on non-technical grounds, e.g. local availability, price or familiarity.

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