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NANOVIA PA-6 High resistance

Nanovia PA-6 blends mechanical, heat, and chemical resistance. It is widely used for industrial application, this filament with not snap and tear apart progressively.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Processing Methods: 3D Printing, Fused Filament Fabrication

End Uses: Automotive Components, Automotive Interior Parts, Living Hinges

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Nanovia PA-6 allows for mechanical pieces that need to be shock, impact, as well as heat resistant.
  • PA-6, also known as nylon, is widley used in the automobile industry. It’s also used for functional prototypes, hinges, and even cogs.
Advantages
  • Heat resistant.
  • Chemical resistant.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

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Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.14g/cm3ISO 1183
Tensile Modulus70.0MpaISO 527
Flexual Modulus1900.0MpaISO 178
Elongation at Breakmin. 50%ISO 527
Charpy (Notched)6.0KJ/m2ISO 179-1eA
IZOD Impact (Notched)5.0KJ/m2ISO 180-1A
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Enclosure Temperature (3D Printing)90.0°C
Enclosure Temperature (3D Printing)240 - 260°C
Plate Temperature (3D Printing, Adhesive Recommended)90- 120°C
Nozzle (3D Printing)All
Printing speed (3D Printing)20 - 60mm/s
Diameter1.75 (+/- 50)mm(µm)
Warping0.5%
Humidity Absorption0.5%ISO 62
Linear Weight (3D Printing, Ø 1.75 mm)2.6g/m
Linear Weight (3D Printing, Ø 2.85 mm)7.1g/m
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
VICAT (50°C / h - 50N)190.0°CISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature-A (1.80 MPaMN/m2)50.0°C
Heat Deflection Temperature B (0.45 MPaMN/m2)140.0°CISO 75
Flammability (0.8 mm)HBUL 94
Fusion Temperature205.0°CDSC - ISO 11357-1
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity10^15Ω cmIEC 93
Surface Resistivity10^13ΩIEC 93

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Health and Safety

Printing

We recommend printing Nanovia PA-6 in a room equipped with air extraction or by using appropriate breathing equipment.


Post treatment

Standard safety equipment during the post treatment of your prints made with Nanovia PA-6 is recommended.

Packaging & Availability

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Packing

NANOVIA PA-6 High resistance - Packing

Spools are packed in individual boxes, sous-vide with desiccant. Spools are equipped with both material traceability and a production series number.

Other sizes available up to 25kg on demand

Spool L1 L2 D1 D2 D3
500g 55 45 200 105 52
2kg 100 90 300 210 52

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Store Nanovia PA-6 in a dry and dark location, if possible with a desiccant.
  • In order to guarantee good printing conditions dehydrate Nanovia PA-6 at 60°c for 4 hours or longer, when the spools has been exposed to moisture for an extended period.