BASF ULTRAMID A3K R01
Plastic Granules
BASF ULTRAMID A3K R01 Nylon PA66 Resin
Ultramid® A3K R01 is a high-performance, easy-flowing PA66 injection molding grade offering excellent electrical insulation, fast molding cycles, and exceptional mechanical properties. It’s designed for demanding industrial applications where efficiency and reliability are critical.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1130 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Viscosity Number: 150 cm³/g (ISO 307, 1157, 1628)
- Water Absorption (Saturation): 8–9% at 23°C (Similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium 23°C/50% RH): 2.5–3.1% (Similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus: 3100 MPa / 1100 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Stress: 85 MPa / 50 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Strain: 5% / 20% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Strain at Break: 30% / >50% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus: 2900 MPa / – (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 5 kJ/m² / 20 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C): 4 kJ/m² / – (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature (DSC): 260°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa): 75°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa): 220°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Temperature Limit (20,000 h): 101°C (IEC 60216)
- Temperature Limit (5,000 h): 118°C (IEC 60216)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (23–55°C, Parallel): 98 E-6/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3.2 / 5 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 250 E-4 / 2000 E-4 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume Resistivity: 1E13 Ohm·m / 1E10 Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: – / 1E13 Ohms (IEC 62631-3-2)
- CTI (Comparative Tracking Index): 600 (IEC 60112)
- Electric Strength (60x60x1 mm³): 41 kV/mm / 29 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability: V-2 Class (UL 94, Minimum Thickness: 0.4 mm, All Colors)
- Glow-Wire Flammability (GWFI): 960°C (IEC 60695-2-12, All Thicknesses)
- Glow-Wire Ignition (GWIT): Values range from 960°C (0.4 mm) to 930°C (1.5 mm) (IEC 60695-2-13)
Processing Guide
- Molding Shrinkage (Parallel/Normal): 1.5% / 1.8% (ISO 294-4)
- Injection Melt Temperature: 280–300°C (Guideline)
- Mold Temperature: 60–80°C (Guideline)
- MVR at 275°C/5 kg: 120 cm³/10min (ISO 1133)
Features & Benefits
Superior Flowability and Precision
The excellent flowability (MVR: 120 cm³/10min) allows faster, more precise molding of complex components, enhancing production speeds.
Reliable Electrical Insulation Properties
With high volume resistivity (1E13 Ohm·m dry) and CTI 600, it ensures safety in terminals and cable connectors.
Exceptional Thermal and Mechanical Strength
With melting temperatures up to 260°C and tensile modulus of 3100 MPa, it excels in demanding industrial applications.
Use & Applications
- Electronics: Terminals, cable connectors, and insulating components.
- Automotive: Bearings, gears, and housings requiring reliable performance under stress.
- Industrial Devices: High-strength, heat-tolerant mechanisms for precision and longevity.