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Metal-Detectable Polyamide 6 Rods
Our Metal-Detectable Polyamide 6 rods are specially engineered for use in the food processing and packaging industries. These rods are composed of Polyamide 6 with integrated metal-detectable additives, ensuring product safety and quality in food-related applications.
The distinct feature of these metal-detectable Polyamide 6 rods is their compatibility with standard metal detection equipment used in the quality control procedures of most food processing facilities. When subjected to metal detector scanning equipment, the unique properties of these rods become readily evident.
They can be seamlessly integrated into conventional metal detection systems to identify any contamination within food products, although the level of sensitivity may vary depending on the specific metal detection equipment in use. These rods are also detectable by X-ray scanning, further enhancing product safety.
Our Metal-Detectable Polyamide 6 rods are food approved and find extensive utility in the food, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries, offering a reliable solution for contamination detection. In addition to their metal-detectable properties, these rods exhibit excellent impact and wear resistance characteristics, making them highly machinable.
What sets them apart is their distinctive blue color, which aids in visual detection and differentiation from food products, a feature not typically found in food-related applications.
Mechanical Properties
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation at break | 21 | % | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Elongation at yield | 4 | % | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile strength | 80 | MPa | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) |
3600 | MPa | 1mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Impact strength (Charpy) | n.b. | kJ/m2 | max. 7,5J | DIN EN ISO 179-1eU |
| Notched impact strength (Charpy) | 4 | kJ/m2 | max. 7,5J | DIN EN ISO 179-1eA |
| Tensile strength at yield | 80 | MPa | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
Thermal Properties
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service temperature | 160 | C | short term | NN |
| Melting temperature | 220 | C | DIN EN ISO 11357 | |
| Glass transition temperature | 45 | C | DIN EN ISO 11357 | |
| Service temperature | 100 | C | long term | NN |
Electrical Properties
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| surface resistivity | 1013 | O | Silver electrode, 23°C, 12% r.h. | DIN IEC 60093 |
Other Properties
| OTHER PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water absorption | 0.6 | % | 24h / 96h (23°C) | DIN EN ISO 62 |
| Resistance to hot water/ bases | (+) | – | – | |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB | – | corresponding to | DIN IEC 60695-11-10; |
| Resistance to weathering | – | – | – |
