PA 6 COMPOUNDS

Polyamides are long chain polymers containing amide units (N-H-C=O). These polymers are obtained by polymerization of an acid with an amide. Polyamide 6.6 (PA 66), for example, is obtained from the reaction of adipic acid with hexamethylenediamine.

Polyamide 66, or nylon 66 (PA 66), was first developed by DuPont in 1935, while polyamide 6, or nylon 6 (PA 6), was developed in 1952.

Polyamides are among the most widely used polymer families of engineering polymers due to their excellent balance of performance and cost.

Polyamide Types:

Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Polyamide 6.6 (PA 66)
Polyamide 11 (PA 11) and polyamide 12 (PA 12)
Polyamide 4.6
Polyamide 6.10, 6.12, 10.10

Polyamide 11 (PA 11) is a unique type of high-performance polyamide produced using a renewable resource (castor oil). It is widely used due to its exceptional properties similar to those of Polyamide 12 (PA 12): excellent chemical and thermal resistance, high dimensional stability and low density.

Polyamides (PA 6, PA 6.6 and others) are widely used in many applications because they are superior in durability and strength.

Features:

Resistance to abrasion at high temperatures and over long periods of time.
Maximum strength and rigidity.
Functional robustness even at low temperatures.
High fluidity for easy mold filling.
Resistance to ignition due to its intrinsic property.
Excellent di-electrical properties.
Resistance to abrasion.
Exceptional chemical resistance.
High resistance to chemical fuels, oils or flavored materials.
High oxygen barrier.
Water absorption
Excellent cost/performance balance.

Compounds:

Unreinforced
Glass Fiber Reinforced
Glass Bead Reinforced
Mineral Filled
Lubricated
Surface Modified
Flame Retardant
Impact Resistant
UV Resistant
Heat Resistant
Laser Markable

Areas of Use:

Automotive
Air Fuel: Air Inlet Manifolds
Drivetrain: Gears, Couplings, Chain Tensioners
Covers: Engine Covers
Intake Air Ducts
Interior: Airbag Canisters
Exterior: Grilles, Door handles, Wheel covers, Mirror
Electrics & Electronics
Power Distribution: Low Voltage Shift Gears
Connectors: Industrial CEE Connectors, Terminal Blocks
Electrical Components: Switches
General Industries
Electrical/Power Tools: Slots and Internal Parts
Sport: Ski fasteners, In-Line Skates
Rails: Rail Pads
Casting Wheels
Furniture: Various Appliances
Off Shore Tubing
Packaging Films