BASF ULTRAMID B3WG5
Plastic Granules
BASF ULTRAMID B3WG5 Nylon PA66 Resin
Ultramid® B3WG5 is a 25% glass fiber-reinforced, injection-molding-grade PA66 resin with excellent heat-aging and oil resistance. Designed to meet demanding industrial applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1320 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Water absorption (saturation, at 23 °C): 6.8–7.4% (similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture absorption (equilibrium, 23 °C/50% r.h.): 2.1–2.5% (similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile modulus: 8,000 / 5,000 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Stress at break: 160 / 105 MPa (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Strain at break: 3.5% / 8.5% (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Flexural modulus: 7,400 / 4,200 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural strength: 220 / 150 MPa (ISO 178)
- Tensile creep modulus (1000 h, strain ≤ 0.5%, 23 °C): 3,000 MPa (ISO 899-1)
Impact Properties
- Charpy unnotched impact strength (23 °C): 80 / 105 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy notched impact strength (23 °C): 12 / 25 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Izod notched impact strength (23 °C): 12 / 17 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- Izod notched impact strength (23 °C): 110 / 290 J/m (ASTM D 256)
Thermal Properties
- Melting temperature: 220 °C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection temperature under load (HDT A, 1.8 MPa): 200 °C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Deflection temperature under load (HDT B, 0.45 MPa): 220 °C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Max. service temperature (short cycle operation): 200 °C
- Temperature index (50% tensile strength loss after 5000 h): 175 °C (IEC 60216)
- Thermal conductivity: 0.31 W/(m·K) (DIN 52612-1)
- Specific heat capacity: 1330 J/(kg·K)
Electrical Properties
- Relative permittivity (1 MHz): 3.8 / 7 (IEC 62631-2-1)
- Volume resistivity: 1E13 / 1E10 Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Electric strength (60601 mm³): 40 / 31 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94 flammability rating (1.5 mm): HB (IEC 60695-11-10)
- UL94 flammability rating (3.05 mm): HB (UL-94, IEC 60695)
- Automotive flammability (≥ 1 mm): Passed (ISO 3795, FMVSS 302)
Processing Guide
- Melt temperature (injection molding): 270–290 °C
- Mold temperature: 80–90 °C
- MVR (275 °C/5 kg): 40 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Pre-drying conditions: 80 °C for 4 hours
Features & Benefits
Superior Dimensional Stability
Engineered with 25% glass fiber reinforcement, Ultramid® B3WG5 maintains its shape under stress, reducing warping. Perfect for automotive parts under load.
High Heat & Oil Resistance
With a deflection temperature of up to 220 °C and superior oil resistance, it thrives in thermal and chemical-intensive environments like engine components.
Outstanding Impact and Strength
Impressive tensile (up to 8,000 MPa) and impact resistance ensure reliability for durable, high-load industrial applications.
Use & Applications
- Automotive: Fan housings, under-hood components, and oil-resistant parts.
- Industrial Equipment: Gears, structural parts, and high-stress machinery components.
- Electrical: Durable casings, connectors, and high-temperature applications.