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Polyamide PA6 Rods: Enhancing Your Structural Applications
Our Polyamide 6 / Nylon rods are versatile thermoplastics designed for structural applications, boasting excellent antifriction properties. These PA6 polyamide rods are not only solid and durable but also known for their toughness. In fact, they’re ideal for manufacturing parts that endure high shock loads or operate within tribological systems. What’s more, our Polyamide 6 Nylon rods are a superb alternative to traditional metal components in mechanical engineering and manufacturing, capable of performing in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +100°C.
What sets Polyamide 6 apart is its low friction characteristics when in contact with various metals. These rods can be machined swiftly and with ease (depending on the specific modification). Additionally, our PA6 rods are lighter than bronze and steel, making them a practical choice. Products crafted from Nylon / Polyamide 6 rods wear down at a slower pace, effectively extending the lifespan of your products by 1.5 times, while simplifying the manufacturing process.
Notably, our Polyamide 6 / Nylon materials can be heat-treated and UV stabilized, ensuring they meet various application requirements. Most of our Polyamide 6 rod grades are available in black, with some offered in a natural or grey color. If you have specific needs, we can even create tailor-made compounds that not only cater to your application but also provide cost-effective solutions.
Mechanical Properties
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) |
3300 | MPa | 1mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile strength | 79 | MPa | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 78 | MPa | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Elongation at yield | 4 | % | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Elongation at break | 130 | % | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Flexural strength | 100 | MPa | 2mm/min, 10 N | DIN EN ISO 178 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) |
2900 | MPa | 2mm/min, 10 N | DIN EN ISO 178 |
| Compression strength | 24/41/86 | MPa | 1% / 2% / 5% | EN ISO 604 |
| Compression modulus | 2700 | MPa | 5mm/min, 10 N | EN ISO 604 |
| Impact strength (Charpy) | n.b. | kJ/m2 | max. 7,5J | DIN EN ISO 179-1eU |
| Notched impact strength (Charpy) | 7 | kJ/m2 | max. 7,5J | DIN EN ISO 179-1eA |
| Ball indentation hardness | 155 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
Thermal Properties
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass transition temperature | 45 | C | DIN EN ISO 11357 | |
| Melting temperature | 221 | C | DIN EN ISO 11357 | |
| Service temperature | 160 | C | short term | NN |
| Service temperature | 100 | C | long term | NN |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 12 | 10-5*1/K | 23-60°C, long. | DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 13 | 10-5*1/K | 23-100°C, long. | DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.37 | W/(k*m) | ISO 22007-4:2008 |
Electrical Properties
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| surface resistivity | 1014 | O | Silver electrode, 23°C, 12% r.h. | DIN IEC 60093 |
| volume resistivity | 1014 | O*cm | Silver electrode, 23°C, 12% r.h. | DIN IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric strength | 31 | kV/mm | 23°C, 50% r.h. | ISO 60243-1 |
| Resistance to tracking (CTI) | 600 | V | Platin electrode, 23°C, 50% r.h., solvent A | DIN EN 60112 |
Other Properties
| OTHER PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance to hot water/ bases | (+) | – | – | |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB | – | corresponding to | DIN IEC 60695-11-10; |
| Resistance to weathering | – | – | – | |
| Water absorption | 0.6 | % | 24h / 96h (23°C) | DIN EN ISO 62 |
