Polyamide 6
Polyamide 6 (PA 6) - is the most common extruded polyamide and offers a balanced combination of all typical characteristics of this group of materials.
Damping properties and impact strength of the material deserve to be emphasized as much as high tenacity even at low temperatures. Good abrasion resistance, particularly against sliding friction partners with rough surfaces, rounds off the overall picture.
Compared to the cast types, PA 6G, PA 6 has higher moisture absorption, is less wear-resistant, and is slightly less dimensionally stable. There is also a limit to the size of semi-finished products and the unit weight which can be achieved due to the manufacturing process.
Some of the Polyamide 6 advantages include:
- good mechanical strength
- high impact strength
- good damping characteristics
- good sliding properties
Polyamide 6 sheets
Polyamide PA6 sheets Polyamide 6 (PA 6) also called Nylon 6 is the most common polyamide which offers a balanced combination of all typical characteristics of this group of materials. Damping properties and impact strength of the material deserve to be emphasized as much as high tenacity even at low temperatures. Compared to the types with fillers, PA 6 / Nylon 6 sheets have a higher moisture absorption, are less wear-resistant, and are slightly..
Polyamide 6 rods
Polyamide PA6 rods Polyamide 6 / Nylon rods are multifunctional thermoplastic used for structural applications and with good antifriction properties. The PA6 polyamide rods are solid, tough, and durable. Nylon Rods of polyamide PA6 are used to manufacture parts operating at high shock loads or in tribological systems. Polyamide 6 Nylon rods are often used to replace metal parts in mechanical engineering and manufacturing. Polyamide 6 rods can stand from -40°C to ..
Polyamide 6 rods - 20% Carbon Fibre Filled
Polyamide 6 rods - 20% Carbon Fibre Filled This material is a 20% carbon fibre reinforced polyamide 6 with high flexural strength and good sliding properties. PA 6 CF20 is a 20% carbon fibre reinforced PA 6 material which fibre reinforcement provides it with increased rigidity, mechanical strength and creep strength. Together with the lower density and lower percentage of carbon fibre filler and in addition to these properties, the carbon-filled PA6 ..
Polyamide 6 rods - 30% glass filled
Polyamide 6 rods - 30% glass filled The 30% glass filled Nylon / Polyamide 6 rods are used for applications requiring higher compressive strength and rigidity than standard unfilled Nylon. The polyamide 6 is significantly strengthened by the addition of glass-fibers. The added glass to the polyamide rods gives them stability & rigidity but reduces the non-lubricated wear properties. Usually, the 30% glass-filled nylon rods have almost 200% better s..
Polyamide 6 rods - Fire Resistant - FR
Polyamide 6 rods - Fire Resistant - FR The Polyamide 6 rods - Fire Resistant - FR offer an improved resistance to fire and flame spread compared with unmodified polyamide (PA). They are made of Polyamide of Self-extinguishing class (class V0 acc. To UL 94) and comply with the requirements of the European Railway Standard DIN EN 45545-2: 2013, requirements set R22, R23, R24 and R26, HL1-Hl3. This type of fire retardant PA6 does not contain halogens and phosphor..
Polyamide 6 rods - Metal Detectable
Polyamide 6 rods - Metal Detectable The metal detectable Polyamide 6 rods are a polyamide 6 grade, which contains metal detectable additives, and has been specifically made for use in the food processing and packaging industries. This particular polyamide modification can be easily detected by the standard metal detection equipment that is normally applied in the quality inspection process in most food industry processing facilities. The metal detectable propert..
Polyamide 6 rods - oil filled
Polyamide 6 – oil filled rods Nylon 6 Oil Filled Yellow Rod is an engineering plastic with product characteristics including excellent sliding properties, self-lubricating, and improved "stick-slip" properties. Oil Filled Polyamide: A special formulation of liquid lubricant encapsulated during manufacture provides for true lubrication at the bearing surface. This is cast nylon with built-in oil lubrication. During the manufacturing proce..
Polyamide 6 sheets - oil filled
Polyamide 6 sheets - oil filled Nylon 6 Oil Filled Yellow sheets is an engineering plastic with product characteristics including excellent sliding properties, self-lubricating, and improved "stick-slip" properties. Oil Filled Polyamide: A special formulation of liquid lubricant encapsulated during manufacture provides for true lubrication at the bearing surface. This is cast nylon with built-in oil lubrication. During the manufacturing process, oil lubri..
PA6 Polyamide - Nylon Tubes
PA6 Polyamide - Nylon Tubes Polyamide 6 / Nylon tubes are multifunctional thermoplastic materials used for structural applications with excellent anti-friction properties. PA6 polyamide tubes are tough, strong, and durable. They are primarily used to manufacture components operating under high shock loads or within tribological systems. Polyamide 6 Nylon tubes are frequently used as a lightweight replacement for metal parts in mechanical engineering and manufacturing. P..
Polyamide 6 MoS2 sheets
Polyamide 6 MoS2 sheets Polyamide 6 MoS2 sheet comes in black color. The addition of Molybdenum Sulphide (MoS2) to PA6 results in an increase of rigidity, hardness and dimensional stability due to its nucleating effect. Conversely, the material's impact strength is reduced as a result. The additive also lends the material improved sliding friction properties. High rigidity High degree of hardness Good dimensional stability Lower impact s..
Polyamide 6 MOS2 rods
Polyamide 6 MOS2 rods The addition of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) to PA6 results in an increase of rigidity, hardness and dimensional stability due to its nucleating effect. Conversely, the material's impact strength is reduced as a result. The additive also lends the material improved sliding friction properties. PA6+Mos2 rods are made of a cast nylon material which using the filler of MoS2 results in an improvement in the degree of crystallinity..
What are the key properties of Polyamide 6 compared to other polyamides?
Polyamide 6 (PA 6) is known for its balanced combination of characteristics such as high tenacity, good abrasion resistance, and excellent damping properties. It exhibits significant impact strength, even at low temperatures. However, when compared to cast types like PA 6G, it has a higher moisture absorption rate, is less wear-resistant, and has slightly reduced dimensional stability.
What applications are ideal for Polyamide 6 materials?
Polyamide 6 is frequently used in applications that require durable and resilient materials, such as in the manufacturing of gears, bearings, and other components subjected to wear. For specific applications, Polyamide 6 rods and Polyamide 6 sheets are particularly popular due to their mechanical strength and versatility.
How does moisture absorption affect the performance of Polyamide 6?
The higher moisture absorption rate of Polyamide 6 can impact its dimensional stability and mechanical properties. This can lead to changes in size and potential weakening of the material in humid environments. To mitigate these effects, it's advised to consider Polyamide 6 MoS2 sheets or oil-filled variants such as Polyamide 6 rods - oil filled for applications where moisture is a concern.