BASF ULTRAMID B3K
Plastic Granules
BASF ULTRAMID B3K Nylon PA66 Resin
Ultramid® B3K is a high-performance PA66 resin offering excellent fluidity and superior oil resistance. Specially designed for fast, efficient injection molding, it is ideal for producing durable, precision-engineered parts like automotive components, machinery housings, and power tool casings.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1130 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Water absorption (saturation in water at 23°C): 9-10% (Similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture absorption (equilibrium 23°C/50% RH): 2.6-3.4% (Similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties (Dry / Conditioned)
- Tensile Modulus: 3100 MPa / 1000 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Stress (50 mm/min): 80 MPa / 40 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Strain (50 mm/min): 3.8% / 20% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Nominal Strain at Break (50 mm/min): 24% / >300% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus: 2900 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength: 114 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (23°C): N/A
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 5.5 kJ/m² / 60 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 5.5 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature: 220°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa, HDT A): 60°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa, HDT B): 180°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.33 W/(m·K) (DIN 52612-1)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3.5 / 7 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 230E-4 / 3000E-4 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume Resistivity: 1E13 Ohm·m / 1E10 Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: 1E13 Ohm / 1E10 Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94 Flammability Rating at 1.5 mm Thickness: HB (IEC 60695-11-10)
- UL94 Flammability Rating at 3.05 mm Thickness: V-2 (IEC 60695-11-10)
- Automotive Materials Testing: Passed (ISO 3795, FMVSS 302)
Processing Guide
- Melt Temperature (Injection Molding/Extrusion): 250-270°C
- Mold Temperature (Injection Molding): 40-60°C
- Molding Shrinkage (Constrained): 0.65%
- Molding Shrinkage (Parallel/Normal): 0.75% (ISO 294-4)
- MVR (275°C, 5 kg): 160 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Features & Benefits
Outstanding Oil Resistance
Ultramid® B3K’s superior oil resistance ensures long-lasting parts for automotive and industrial applications exposed to lubricants.
Excellent Moldability and Flow
With good fluidity, Ultramid® B3K enables fast, precise injection molding, reducing production times and costs.
Durable Under Thermal Stress
This PA66 resin withstands high temperatures up to 180°C, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Components
- Industrial Machinery
- Power Tool Housings
- Appliance Parts
- Electrical Components
- Consumer Goods