BASF Ultramid® A3EG10
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BASF ULTRAMID A3EG10 Nylon PA66 Resin
Ultramid® A3EG10 is a 50% glass fiber reinforced injection moulding grade for industrial parts requiring high rigidity and providing electrical insulation. The products can also be offered as BMBcert™ and/or Ccycled™. Due to the Massbalance approach the product properties do not change.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1560 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Moisture absorption (equilibrium 23°C/50% RH): 1–1.4% (similar to ISO 62)
- Water absorption (saturation in water at 23°C): 3.7–4.3% (similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties (Dry / Conditioned)
- Tensile Modulus:
- Dry: 16,800 MPa, Conditioned: 12,500 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Stress at Break:
- Dry: 260 MPa, Conditioned: 180 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Strain at Break:
- Dry: 2.7%, Conditioned: 3.5% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus:
- Dry: 15,000 MPa, Conditioned: 13,500 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength:
- Dry: 360 MPa, Conditioned: 300 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Impact Strength (Unnotched, 23°C):
- 95 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C):
- 18 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature: 260°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa): 250°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Max Service Temperature: 240°C (short cycle operation)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23–55°C):
- Longitudinal: 16 × 10⁻⁶/K, Transverse: 80 × 10⁻⁶/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz):
- Dry: 3.8, Conditioned: 6.6 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume Resistivity:
- Dry: 1E13 Ω∙m, Conditioned: 1E10 Ω∙m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Electric Strength (K20/P50, 0.6–0.8 mm thickness):
- Dry: 90 kV/mm, Conditioned: 80 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Flammability Rating:
- 1.5 mm Thickness: HB (IEC 60695-11-10)
- 3.12 mm Thickness: HB (IEC 60695-11-10)
- Yellow Card Availability: Yes
Processing Guide
- Melt Temperature: Recommended: 300°C
- Mold Temperature: Recommended: 100°C
- Mold Shrinkage (Parallel): 0.33% (ISO 294-4)
- Mold Shrinkage (Normal): 0.82% (ISO 294-4)
- Pre-Drying (Temperature and Duration):
- Temperature: 80°C
- Time: 4 hours
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Mechanical Strength
Ultramid® A3EG10 offers outstanding tensile and flexural strength (up to 360 MPa), ensuring long-term durability in high-stress applications. Ideal for structural industrial components like brackets and supports.
Superior Thermal Stability
Engineered with a melting point of 260°C and high heat deflection temperature (up to 250°C), it thrives in environments exposed to extreme heat. Perfect for automotive engine covers and under-the-hood applications.
Reliable Electrical Insulation
With a volume resistivity of 1E12 / 1E10 Ω·m (dry), Ultramid® A3EG10 provides exceptional electrical insulation, ensuring safety and reliability in electronic housings and connectors.
Use & Applications
- Automotive: Reliable performance for under-the-hood components, engine covers, and interior parts requiring high heat resistance.
- Electronics: Ideal for housing electrical connectors and switches.
- Industrial Machinery: Perfect for manufacturing rigid brackets, panels, and parts exposed to mechanical stress.