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Manifattura Cattaneo PA 6 G

The natural cast polyamide reveals characteristics that are very close to the same ones found in Manifattura Cattaneo PA 6 G. It combines high mechanical resistance, rigidity and hardness with good resistance to wear and creep, as well as a good resistance to thermal aging and good machinability on machine tools.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Physical Form: Rods, Sheets

Features: Creep Resistant, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Good Machinability, Heat Aging Resistant, High Hardness, High Stiffness, Wear Resistant

Density: 1140.0 - 1140.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 1800.0 - 3100.0 MPa

Color: Black, Natural, White

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
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Features & Benefits

Characteristics
  • High mechanical strength, rigidity, hardness and tenacity
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • High mechanical damping
  • Good sliding ability
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Good electrical insulation properties
  • High resistance to strong energy radiation (gamma and X rays)
  • Good machinability on machine tools

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.14g/cm3ISO 1183
Water (Absorption At Saturation)8%ISO 62
Moisture (Absorption At 23°C - 50% RH)2.4%ISO 62
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yield Strength80 - 60MPaISO 527
Rockwell Hardness88Scale MISO 2039-2
Elongation (Break)40 - 100%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus3100 - 1800MPaISO 527
Impact Strength (Un-Notched)NBKJ /m2ISO 179
Impact Strength (Notch)4 - 15KJ /m2ISO 179
Flexural Strength (3.5%)140 -160MPaISO 178
Compressive Stress (1% Strain-23°C)26MPaISO 604
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Maximum Operating Temperature105°C
Minimum Operating Temperature-40°C
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.81 MPa)80°CISO 75
Thermal Conductivity (23°C)0.29W/(K*m)DIN 52612
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 To 100°C)80μmASTM D696
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BondabilityNo.
Oxygen Limit Index25%ISO 4589
UV ResistanceN/Y
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistancemin.10^12ΩIEC 60093
Surface Resistancemin.10^12ΩIEC 60094
Dielectric Constant (1 MHZ)3.7absIEC 60250
Dielectric Loss Factor (1 MHZ)0.05tanIEC 60250
Dielectric Witch (2mm)17KV/mmIEC 60243
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlammabilityV3UL 94
Tribological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Static Coef. Of Friction On Polished Steel0.21absMPC test
Dynamic Coef. Of Friction On Polished Steel0.24absMPC test
Wear Coefficient On Hardened Polished Steel7.5μm/stest PV = 0.1 MPa * m / s
Maximum Pressure26MpaMPC test

Regulatory & Compliance

Food Contact Safety (FDA Compliance)

Yes (Test Method -DM 21.3.73)