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PA66<\/h1>\r\n <p>High-performance polyamide materials offering excellent mechanical properties, wear resistance, and thermal stability for demanding industrial applications.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/nylonplastic.com\/de\/kontakt\/\" class=\"btn\">Angebot anfordern<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"material-overview\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <h2>Nylon Engineering Plastics<\/h2>\r\n <p>Nylon (Polyamide or PA) is a versatile family of semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastics known for their balanced properties. With excellent mechanical strength, good wear and chemical resistance, and relatively high heat deflection temperatures, nylons are widely used as metal replacements across various industries to reduce weight and cost while maintaining performance.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"features-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-cogs\"><\/i> PA6 (Nylon 6)<\/h3>\r\n <p>A cost-effective general-purpose nylon with good mechanical properties, toughness, and abrasion resistance. Ideal for applications not requiring the highest thermal or chemical resistance.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-fire\"><\/i> PA66 (Nylon 66)<\/h3>\r\n <p>Offers higher strength, rigidity, and heat resistance compared to PA6. The preferred choice for demanding applications, especially in elevated temperature environments.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-bolt\"><\/i> Enhanced Grades<\/h3>\r\n <p>Glass-filled, mineral-filled, and other modified nylons are available for specific requirements like higher stiffness, improved dimensional stability, or reduced moisture absorption.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"properties\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <h2>Material Properties & Data<\/h2>\r\n <p>Compare the key properties of standard PA6 and PA66 to help with your material selection process. Data is based on standard pure grades.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Eigentum<\/th>\r\n <th>Test Standard<\/th>\r\n <th>PA6<\/th>\r\n <th>PA66<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Mechanical Properties<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Zugfestigkeit<\/td>\r\n <td>ISO 527<\/td>\r\n <td>84 MPa<\/td>\r\n <td>90 MPa<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Tensile Modulus<\/td>\r\n <td>ISO 527<\/td>\r\n <td>3,300 MPa<\/td>\r\n <td>3,550 MPa<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Charpy Impact (notched)<\/td>\r\n <td>ISO 179<\/td>\r\n <td>3.0 kJ\/m\u00b2<\/td>\r\n <td>4.5 kJ\/m\u00b2<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Thermal Properties<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Melting Temperature<\/td>\r\n <td>-<\/td>\r\n <td>215\u00b0C (419\u00b0F)<\/td>\r\n <td>260\u00b0C (500\u00b0F)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Heat Deflection Temp (HDT)<\/td>\r\n <td>-<\/td>\r\n <td>80\u00b0C (176\u00b0F)<\/td>\r\n <td>85\u00b0C (185\u00b0F)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Thermal Conductivity<\/td>\r\n <td>-<\/td>\r\n <td>0.29 W\/(m\u00b7K)<\/td>\r\n <td>0.28 W\/(m\u00b7K)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Other Properties<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <td><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Dichte<\/td>\r\n <td>-<\/td>\r\n <td>1.15 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\r\n <td>1.14 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Wasserabsorption (24h)<\/td>\r\n <td>-<\/td>\r\n <td>0.72%<\/td>\r\n <td>0.6%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Water Absorption (saturated)<\/td>\r\n <td>-<\/td>\r\n <td>6.6%<\/td>\r\n <td>8.0%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n \r\n <p><strong>Note on Moisture:<\/strong> Nylon is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the environment). This can affect dimensions and mechanical properties. For precision parts, moisture conditioning or using glass-filled grades is recommended.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"applications\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <h2>Industrieanwendungen<\/h2>\r\n <p>Nylon's unique combination of properties makes it suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"applications-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card-content\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-car\"><\/i> Automotive & Transportation<\/h3>\r\n <p>Engine compartments (under-hood), gears, bearings, bushings, clips, and fasteners benefit from nylon's heat resistance, strength, and resistance to oils and fuels.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"app-card\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card-content\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-bolt\"><\/i> Electrical & Electronics<\/h3>\r\n <p>Connectors, circuit breakers, switch housings, and coil bobbins utilize nylon's good electrical insulation properties (in dry conditions) and heat resistance.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"app-card\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card-content\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-cogs\"><\/i> Industrielle Maschinen<\/h3>\r\n <p>Gears, bearings, bushings, wear pads, slides, and conveyor components leverage nylon's high strength, wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"app-card\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card-content\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i> Consumer Goods & Appliances<\/h3>\r\n <p>Power tool housings, appliance components, sports equipment, and consumer product gears benefit from nylon's toughness, durability, and aesthetic possibilities.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"app-card\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card-content\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-utensils\"><\/i> Food & Beverage<\/h3>\r\n <p>FDA-compliant grades are used for food processing equipment components like bearings, gears, and rollers where lubrication must be avoided.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"app-card\">\r\n <div class=\"app-card-content\">\r\n <h3><i class=\"fas fa-plane\"><\/i> Luft- und Raumfahrt<\/h3>\r\n <p>Used in various non-critical structural components and interior parts where weight savings versus metal is crucial.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"selection-guide\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <h2>Leitfaden zur Materialauswahl<\/h2>\r\n <p>Follow this simple decision framework to choose between PA6 and PA66 for your application.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"guide-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"step\">\r\n <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\r\n <h3>Operating Temperature<\/h3>\r\n <p><strong>Will the part operate continuously above 100\u00b0C (212\u00b0F)?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>No:<\/strong> W\u00e4hlen Sie <strong>PA6<\/strong> for cost-effectiveness.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Yes:<\/strong> W\u00e4hlen Sie <strong>PA66<\/strong> for better heat resistance.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>>150\u00b0C:<\/strong> Consider <strong>glass-filled PA66<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"step\">\r\n <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\r\n <h3>Dimensionsstabilit\u00e4t<\/h3>\r\n <p><strong>Does the part have tight tolerances in humid environments?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>General Use:<\/strong> Standard PA6\/PA66 with moisture conditioning.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>High Precision:<\/strong> Use <strong>glass-filled grades<\/strong> (e.g., PA66-GF30) for lower moisture absorption and better stability.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"step\">\r\n <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\r\n <h3>Mechanical Demands<\/h3>\r\n <p><strong>What are the load and wear requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>High Load\/High Wear:<\/strong> <strong>PA66<\/strong> generally offers higher strength and better wear resistance.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Standard Loads:<\/strong> <strong>PA6<\/strong> often provides sufficient performance at a lower cost.<\/li>\r\n <li>For extreme demands, consider <strong>specialty lubricated or reinforced grades<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"cta\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <h2>Need Help Selecting the Right Nylon?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Our material experts are here to help you choose the optimal grade for your specific application requirements and performance needs.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/nylonplastic.com\/de\/kontakt\/\" class=\"btn\">Contact Us Today<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <footer>\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-info\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i>\r\n <span>+86 18719180813<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>\r\n <span>nova@nylonplastic.com<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>© <span id=\"year\"><\/span> nylonplastic.com - 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