PA6 is a widely used engineering thermoplastic known for its good mechanical strength, high impact resistance, excellent wear resistance, and good chemical stability. It absorbs moisture more readily than PA66, which can affect dimensional stability but also improves toughness. PA6 is easy to process and suitable for a variety of injection molding and extrusion applications.
Key Parameters:
Density: 1.12 – 1.15 g/cm³
Melting Point: 220 – 230°C
Tensile Strength: 70 – 90 MPa (dry) / 50 – 70 MPa (conditioned)
Elongation at Break: 20 – 50% (dry) / 150 – 250% (conditioned)
Flexural Modulus: 2500 – 3000 MPa (dry) / 1000 – 1500 MPa (conditioned)
Izod Impact Strength (notched): 4 – 10 kJ/m² (dry) / 15 – 35 kJ/m² (conditioned)
Water Absorption (24h): 1.5 – 1.9%
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 60 – 70°C (at 1.82 MPa) / 150 – 180°C (at 0.45 MPa)
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion
Typical Applications: Automotive parts (covers, housings), industrial components, gears, bushings, cable ties, film, fibers (carpet yarns, industrial filaments)