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Solaxis Nylon 6 FR - PA 6 flame retardant

Solaxis Nylon 6 FR - PA 6 flame retardant is a strong and tough FST engineering-grade SLS thermoplastic It shows very good mechanical properties, such as high modulus, high strength and excellent thermal distortion stability. This material meets flammability standards, and is suitable for aerospace and automotive applications. It can fulfill the requirements of functional applications regarding high accuracy and mechanical strength as well as high heat distortion temperature – properties.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Processing Methods: 3D Printing, Selective Laser Sintering

End Uses: 3D Printing Applications, Prototyping

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Good Thermal Stability, High Fatigue Resistance, High Strength

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)56MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Modulus (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)4750MPaISO 527 -2
Tensile Elongation at Break (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)1.4%ISO 527 -2
Flexural Modulus (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)4400MPaDIN EN ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (notched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)1.3kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Charpy Impact Strength (unnotched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)4.8kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Izod Impact Strength (notched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)1.8J/mISO 180
Izod Impact Strength (unnotched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,X direction)5J/mISO 180
Tensile Strength (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)33MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Modulus (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)4500MPaISO 527 -2
Tensile Elongation at Break (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)0.8%ISO 527 -2
Flexural Modulus (Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)3850MPaDIN EN ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (notched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)1kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Charpy Impact Strength (unnotched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)2.5kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Izod Impact Strength (notched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)1.5J/mISO 180
Izod Impact Strength (unnotched,Drying 14 days at 80°C / vacuum,Z direction)3.4J/mISO 180
Tensile Strength (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)41MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Modulus (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)2450MPaISO 527 -2
Tensile Elongation at Break (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)2.6%ISO 527 -2
Flexural Modulus (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)2000MPaDIN EN ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (notched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)1.6kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Charpy Impact Strength (unnotched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)7.4kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Izod Impact Strength (notched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)2.1J/mISO 180
Izod Impact Strength (unnotched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , X direction)7J/mISO 180
Tensile Strength (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)27MPaISO 527-2
Tensile Modulus (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)2450MPaISO 527 -2
Tensile Elongation at Break (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)1.2%ISO 527 -2
Flexural Modulus (Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)2050MPaDIN EN ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (notched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)1.1kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Charpy Impact Strength (unnotched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)3.6kJ/m²ISO 179 -1
Izod Impact Strength (notched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)1.5J/mISO 180
Izod Impact Strength (unnotched,Conditioning 14 days at 70°C / 62% r.h. , Z direction)3.8J/mISO 180
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density550kg/m³DIN EN ISO 60
Printed Part Density1300kg/m³DIN EN ISO 118 3-1
Mean Particle Size65-75Laser Di_x001e_raction
Melting Temperature218°CISO 11357 (20 K/min)
Crystallization Temperature169°CISO 11357 (20 K/min)
Melt Volume Flow Rate10cm³/10minISO 1133 (240 °C, 2.16kg)
HDT/A (1.8 M Pa)113°CISO 75 -2
HDT/B (0.45 MPa)207°CISO 75 -2
Vicat/A (10 N)214°CISO 306
Vicat/B (50 N)197°CISO 306
Melting BehaviorPassECE -R 118 App. 7
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
UL FlammabilityV-2 (0.8 -3 mm)UL 94V
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI)PLC -4 (1 mm), PLC -3 (2 -3 mm)UL 746A
Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI)750°CDIN EN 60695 -2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT)775°CDIN EN 60695 -2-13
Aerospace Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flammability (12s Vertical)PassFAR 25.853 (a)
Flammability (60s Vertical)PassFAR 25.853 (a)
Gas ToxicityPassBSS 7239 Rev A
Smoke Density (Flaming mode)PassBSS 7238 Rev C
Smoke Density (Non-flaming mode)PassBSS 7238 Rev C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • AS 9100:2016
  • Controlled Goods Program