Nylon 6 (PA 6)


Properties overview:
  • Good toughness
  • High strength
  • High resistance to solvents such as fuels and lubricants
  • High wear resistance
  • Good heat resistance

  • Fillers:
  • Glass fibres
  • Glass beads
  • Minerals

  • Further options:
  • Impact modification
  • UV-Stabilisation
  • Thermal stabilisation

  • Common Tradenames of suppliers of original material:
  • Durethan (Bayer)
  • Ultramid (BASF)
  • Zytel (Du Pont)
  • Akulon (DSM)

  • Typical applications:
  • Castors
  • Housings
  • Fans
  • Furniture Fittings
  • Spool bodies