BASF Ultramid® A3EG6
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BASF ULTRAMID A3EG6 Nylon PA66 Resin
BASF Ultramid® A3EG6 is a 30% glass fiber reinforced, high dimensional stability, high rigidity, oil-resistant injection moulding grade raw material. Perfect for such as lamp socket housings, cooling fans, insulating profile for aluminium window frames, water containers for automotive cooling systems, as well as electrically insulating parts.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1360 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium): 1.5–1.9% (ISO 62, 23°C/50% RH)
- Water Absorption (Saturation): 5.2–5.8% (ISO 62, in water at 23°C)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus: 10,000 MPa (dry) / 7,200 MPa (conditioned) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Stress at Break: 190 MPa (dry) / 130 MPa (conditioned) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus: 8,600 MPa (dry) / 6,500 MPa (conditioned) (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength: 280 MPa (dry) / 210 MPa (conditioned) (ISO 178)
- Tensile Creep Modulus, 1000 h: 5,300 MPa (conditioned, 23°C, ≤ 0.5% strain) (ISO 899-1)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (23°C): 85 kJ/m² (dry) / 100 kJ/m² (conditioned) (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 11 kJ/m² (dry) / 20 kJ/m² (conditioned) (ISO 179/1eA)
- Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 12 kJ/m² (dry) / 15 kJ/m² (conditioned) (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature (DSC): 260°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa): 250°C (ISO 75-1/-2, HDT A)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa): 260°C (ISO 75-1/-2, HDT B)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.35 W/(m·K) (DIN 52612-1)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion: 28 × 10⁻⁶/K (longitudinal) / 88 × 10⁻⁶/K (transverse) (ISO 11359-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3.7 (dry) / 4.3 (conditioned) (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume Resistivity: 1E13 / 1E10 Ohm*m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- CTI (Comparative Tracking Index): 550 (IEC 60112)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94 Rating: HB (1.5 mm and 3.05 mm thickness) (IEC 60695-11-10)
- Oxygen Index: 24% (ISO 4589-1/-2)
- Automotive Materials Flammability Test (≥ 1 mm): Pass (ISO 3795, FMVSS 302)
Processing Guide
- Melting Temperature (Injection Molding): 290°C (Note: Recommended 280–300°C)
- Mold Temperature (Injection Molding): 80°C (Recommended: 80–90°C)
- Mold Shrinkage (Constrained): 0.55% (custom test)
- Pre-Drying Conditions: 80°C for 4 hours
Features & Benefits
Superior Mechanical Strength
Designed with a tensile modulus of up to 10,000 MPa (ISO 527), Ultramid® A3EG6 ensures outstanding structural rigidity, even under high stress. This makes it ideal for load-bearing components in machinery, automotive, and numerous industrial applications.
Exceptional Thermal Performance
With a high deflection temperature under load (250–260°C) and remarkable thermal stability, this material supports challenging environments, such as automotive cooling systems and electrical housings exposed to elevated temperatures.
Dimensional Stability with Low Shrinkage
Featured optimized mold shrinkage rates (0.53–1.02%), Ultramid® A3EG6 achieves precise dimensions required for intricate parts. This minimizes the need for machining and reduces production costs in applications requiring tight tolerances.
Use & Applications
- Lamp Socket Housings
- Cooling Fans
- Insulating Profiles
- Water Containers, automotive cooling systems
- Electrical Insulators