Polyamide 11 - Nylon 11 - PA 11 Flexible

May 12 2001

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

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