BASF ULTRAMID B3WG3
Plastic Granules
BASF ULTRAMID B3WG3 Nylon PA66 Resin
Ultramid® B3WG3 is a 15% glass fiber-reinforced, heat-stabilized PA66 resin offering exceptional strength, dimensional stability, and oil resistance. Ideal for automotive and industrial uses, it ensures reliable performance in high-temperature and demanding environments.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1230 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption, Saturation in Water at 23°C: 8% (similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture Absorption, Equilibrium at 23°C/50% Relative Humidity: 2.6%
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus: 5800 MPa (dry) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Stress at Break: 130 MPa (dry) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Strain at Break: 3.5% (dry) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural Modulus: 5300 MPa (dry) (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength: 200 MPa (dry) (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (23°C): 50 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (-30°C): 45 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 6 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C): 5 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection Temperature Under Load, 1.8 MPa (HDT A): 195°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load, 0.45 MPa (HDT B): 218°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1E13 Ohm·m (dry) (IEC 62631-3-1)
Processing Guide
- Melt Temperature (Injection Moulding/Extrusion): 250–270°C
- Mould Temperature: 80–90°C
- MVR (275°C/5kg): 65 cm³/10min (ISO 1133)
- Moulding Shrinkage (Constrained): 0.45%
Features & Benefits
Reinforced for Superior Strength
Ultramid® B3WG3’s 15% glass fiber reinforcement delivers high tensile and flexural strength, making it perfect for load-bearing applications.
Engineered for Heat Resistance
Heat-stabilized to withstand temperatures up to 218°C, it offers reliable performance in challenging, high-temperature environments.
Oil Resistance for Longevity
Designed to resist oil degradation, Ultramid® B3WG3 ensures durability in automotive components, industrial machinery, and heavy-duty equipment.
Use & Applications
1. Automotive Industry
2. Industrial Equipment
3. Consumer Goods
4. Electrical and Electronic Parts
5. Aerospace and Transportation