Polyamide 6/6 - Nylon 6/6 - PA 6/6 Super-Tough

May 16 2001

Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Superior impact properties and very low notch sensitivity compared with other engineering thermoplastics. Short moulding cycles therefore higher productivity. Good chemical resistance. Good surface finish.

Disadvantages

Low flexural modulus and maximum operating temperature when compared with unmodified PA 6/6.

Typical Properties

Property

Value

Density (g/cm3)

1.09

Surface Hardness

RR95

Tensile Strength (MPa)

45

Flexural Modulus (GPa)

0.8

Notched Izod (kJ/m)

1.06+

Linear Expansion  (/°C x 10-5)

10

Elongation at Break (%)

40

Strain at Yield (%)

10

Max. Operating Temp. (°C)

65

Water Absorption (%)

1.2

Oxygen Index (%)

22

Flammability UL94

HB

Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)

13

Dielectric Strength (MV/m)

14

Dissipation Factor 1kHz

0.1

Dielectric Constant  1kHz

4.5

HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)

216

HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)

71

Material. Drying  hrs @ (°C)

3 @ 75

Melting Temp. Range (°C)

280 - 300

Mould Shrinkage (%)

2

Mould Temp. Range (°C)

60 -  80

Applications

Housing for power tools, radiator cooling fans, ski bindings. Toys, sporting goods, mechanical guards, conveyor components, automotive grommets and seals, safety helmets.

 

Source : Abstracted from Plascams

For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd.

 

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