​This thermally stable blue coloured cast nylon type 6 exhibits properties similar to TECAST T Natural, and offers a good balance of strength and toughness. The polyamide material PA6C has good wear and abrasion resistance and offers a good mix of mechanical properties.

Facts

Chemical designation
PA 6 C (Cast polyamide 6)
Colour
blue
Alternative colours available
ivory
Density
1.15 g/cm3

Main Features

  • good wear properties
  • good mechanical properties
  • high fatigue strength
  • good damping
  • high mechanical load capacity
  • resistant to many oils, greases and fuels

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    3600 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 89 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 89 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 18 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 25 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Shore hardness 82 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 49 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 217 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Thermal conductivity 0.33 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.6 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 170 C short term -
    Service temperature 100 C long term -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 11 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 DIN IEC 60093
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases (+) - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering (+) - -
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    Relative costs Value Unit Parameter Norm

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