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PA 6

Polyamide 6 / Nylon 6

Brand: Sustamid® 6 — Röchling

Standards: ISO 1874, DIN 16773, ASTM D5989

FDA EU 10/2011 RoHS REACH

Overview

PA 6 (Polyamide 6, Nylon 6) is a versatile engineering thermoplastic with high mechanical strength, good toughness and excellent wear resistance. It is widely used in gears, bearings, bushings, and structural components. Note: PA 6 absorbs moisture which affects dimensional stability — consider PA 6 GF or POM-C for precision parts.

Technical Properties

Guideline values from manufacturer datasheet. Actual values may vary by grade and dimensions.

Property Value Unit
Density 1.14 g/cm³
Tensile Strength (Yield) 80 MPa
Elongation at Break ≥50 %
Tensile Modulus (E) 3200 MPa
Shore Hardness 82 Scale D
Service Temp. Long-term -40 … 85 °C
Service Temp. Short-term 160 °C
Melting Temperature 220 °C
Water Absorption 3.0 %
Flammability (UL94) HB

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