PA46 (Nylon 46)
Description

PA46 is a semi-crystalline, high heat resistant polyamide. Compared to many other aliphatic nylons, it offers much better mechanical properties retention at high temperatures. It has excellent wear resistance, outstanding level of stiffness, good electrical insulation properties and high chemical resistance.

Features
  • High Crystallization Speeds & High Crystallinity come from the structural symmetry ensuring that the polymers fit in the crystal in multiple ways.
  • Highly Resistant to Chemicals:Including fuels, greases, and oils.
  • Excellent Wear Resistance:Outperforms most high-performance engineering plastics under most conditions.
  • High Temperature Resistance
  • Easy Processing because of its outstanding flow.
Applications

engine and transmission, engine-management, air-inlet, brake, air cooling and electronic systems, electrical connectors and electrical components, gears, bobbins, fasteners, bearings, bushings, guides, crank shaft saddles, pump parts, and actuators.…

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Technical Data
Item Property Test Method Unit Value
Physical Glass Fiber Content - % 30
Density ASTM D792 g/cm3 1.65
Water Absorption ASTM D570 % 3.6
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D785 R scale 125
 
Mechanical Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 27,992
Tensile Elongation ASTM D638 % 2.8
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 32,343
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 1.74 × 106
Izod Impact ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 1.7
 
Thermal Melting Point - °C/°F 290 / 554
Heat Deflection Temperature ASTM D648 °C/°F 260 / 500
Flammability UL 94 - V-0
 
Electrical Electrical Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 Ω-cm 1015
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150 1 MHz 4.1
Dissipation Factor ASTM D150 1 MHz 0.015
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 V/mm 24,000