Polyamide 11 - Nylon 11 - PA 11 Flexible

Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Excellent abrasion resistance, better notched izod impact strength, lower tensile modulus, softer and more flexible than unmodified PA 11.

Disadvantages

Reduced heat distortion temperature, creep resistance and higher coefficient of linear expansion than unmodified PA 11. Poor retention of physical properties at temperatures above 95°C due to plasticiser loss.

Typical Properties

Property

Value

Density (g/cm3)

1.06

Surface Hardness

RR78

Tensile Strength (MPa)

48

Flexural Modulus (GPa)

0.34

Notched Izod (kJ/m)

0.1

Linear Expansion  (/°C x 10-5)

13

Elongation at Break (%)

330

Strain at Yield (%)

25

Max. Operating Temp. (°C)

70

Water Absorption (%)

0.3

Oxygen Index (%)

22

Flammability UL94

HB

Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)

10

Dielectric Strength (MV/m)

25

Dissipation Factor 1kHz

0.2

Dielectric Constant  1kHz

3.9

HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)

140

HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)

47

Material. Drying  hrs @ (°C)

2 @ 90

Melting Temp. Range (°C)

200 - 260

Mould Shrinkage (%)

1.5

Mould Temp. Range (°C)

40 -  60

Applications

Micro switches, damping cog wheel, protective coverings, cable ties for electrical installations and automotive industries, sports shoe soles, fuel, lubricant, vacuum and air brake lines, hydraulic pressure hoses.

 

Source : Abstracted from Plascams

For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd.

 

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