Polyamide PA6 (polycaprolactam), commonly known as nylon single six, is a translucent or opaque crystalline polymer with a specific gravity between 1.12 and 1.14. It has the characteristics of thermoplasticity, light weight, good toughness, chemical resistance and durability. Used in auto parts, mechanical parts, electronic and electrical products, engineering accessories and other products.
The PA6 Features
1. High mechanical strength, good toughness, high tensile and compressive strength.
2. The fatigue resistance is outstanding, and the workpiece can still maintain the original mechanical strength after repeated inflection.
3. Very resistant to alkali and most salt liquids, also resistant to weak acids, motor oil, gasoline, aromatic compounds and general solvents.
4. The surface is smooth and the coefficient of friction is small. When used as a movable mechanical component, it has self-lubrication and low noise. It can be used without lubricant when the friction is not too high.
5. Self-extinguishing, odorless, good weather resistance, inert to biological erosion, good antibacterial and mildew resistance.
6. Excellent electrical performance. Good electrical insulation. Nylon has high volume resistance and high breakdown voltage. In dry environment, it can be used as power frequency insulation material, and it still has good electrical insulation even in high humidity environment.
7. The parts are light in weight, easy to dye and form. Fast flow due to low melt viscosity.
In addition to industrial applications, toughened and reinforced PA6 also has a large market in sporting goods, furniture, bicycles, medical appliances, entertainment products and daily necessities, such as skating soles in sporting goods, handrails for fitness equipment, and turning wheels for presses, etc. .
Physical Properties |
Metric |
English |
Specific Gravity |
1.06 g/cc |
1.06 g/cc |
Mechanical Properties |
Metric |
English |
Tensile Strength at Break |
41.4 MPa |
6000 psi |
Elongation at Break |
60 % |
60 % |
Flexural Strength |
55.2 MPa |
8000 psi |
Flexural Modulus |
1.72 GPa |
250 ksi |
Izod Impact, Notched |
6.41 J/cm |
12.0 ft-lb/in |
Thermal Properties |
Metric |
English |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) |
57.2 °C |
135 °F |
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