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Ultramid® Polyamides (Nylon)

Ultramid® polyamides (Nylon) are molding compounds based on PA 6, PA 66 and copolyamides such as PA 66/6. Due to their outstanding properties these materials have become indispensable in almost all fields of engineering for the most varied components and machine parts, as high-quality electrical insulating materials and for many special applications.

Ultramid polyamides (Nylon) are exceptional for their high mechanical strength, rigidity and thermal stability. Moreover, Ultramid polyamides afford good impact resistance even at low temperatures, advantageous sliding friction properties and problem-free processing.

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PA 6 (Nylon 6)
Ultramid B: PA 6 (unreinforced) is a tough and strong material affording parts with good damping characteristics and high shock resistance even in the dry state and at low temperatures. PA 6 is distinguished by particularly high impact resistance and ease of processing.

Injection Molding
• General Purpose Homopolymer
• Glass Reinforced
• Flame Retarded
• Mineral Reinforced
• Glass/Mineral Reinforced
• Impact Modified
• Glass Reinforced/Impact Modified
• Mineral Reinforced/Impact Modified

Extrusion
• General Purpose Homopolymer
• Impact Modified

Film Extrusion
• FDA Compliant

Blow Molding
• General Purpose Homopolymer
• Glass Reinforced

PA 66 (Nylon 66)
Ultramid A: Among the unreinforced polyamides, PA 66 along with Ultramid T is the material with greatest hardness, rigidity, abrasion resistance and thermostability. It is one of the preferred materials for parts subject to mechanical and thermal stresses in electrical, mechanical, automotive and chemical engineering.

Injection Molding
• General Purpose Homopolymer
• Glass Reinforced
• Impact Modified
• Flame Retarded
• UV Stabilized, High Flow
• High Flow

Film Extrusion
• FDA Compliant

PA 66/6 (Nylon 66/6)
Ultramid C: This is the name given to copolyamides made from PA 6 and PA 66 building blocks. The formulation of the copolymer provides enhanced flowability in injection molding and higher clarity in film extrusion applications.

Injection Molding
• General Purpose Homopolymer
• Flame Retarded

Film Extrusion
• FDA Compliant

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