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DSM Akulon® K224-TG9/A Nylon 6-45% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Dry)  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, 50% Glass Fiber Filled

Material Notes: The Akulon® product portfolio is engineered for optimum performance to suit different processing techniques and end use markets. Akulon Nylon 6 is used for extrusion applications including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and monofilament. Akulon XP is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 grade for film extrusion processes. Medium viscosity, unreinforced or reinforced Akulon grades are used for various injection molding and blow molding applications. Akulon® Ultraflow® is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 family for molding processes.

Key applications for Akulon:

  • Automotive: Intake manifold, Engine, Powertrain, Airbag containers, Exterior trim, Interior trim, Electrical components and connectors
  • Consumer durables: Power tools, Lawn and garden tools, Small appliances, Sports and leisure equipment, Furniture, Industrial Goods, Transportation
  • E&E: Low voltage switch gear/power distribution, Lighting, Power connectors
  • Film: Specialty and barrier films

Information provided by DSM.

Vendors:
Available Properties
  • Density, ISO 1183
  • Water Absorption, Sim. to ISO 62
  • Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium, Sim. to ISO 62, Humidity Absorption
  • Tensile Strength at Break, ISO 527-1/-2
  • Elongation at Break, ISO 527-1/-2
  • Tensile Modulus, ISO 527-1/-2
  • Charpy Impact Unnotched, ISO 179/1eU
  • Charpy Impact Unnotched, ISO 179/1eU
  • Charpy Impact, Notched, ISO 179/1eA
  • Charpy Impact, Notched, ISO 179/1eA
  • Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093
  • Dielectric Constant, IEC 60250
  • Dielectric Constant, IEC 60250
  • Dielectric Strength, IEC 60243-1
  • Dissipation Factor, IEC 60250
  • Dissipation Factor, IEC 60250
  • Comparative Tracking Index, IEC 60112
  • CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow, ISO 11359-1/-2
  • CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow, ISO 11359-1/-2
  • Melting Point, ISO 11357-1/-3, 10°C/min
  • Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi), ISO 75-1/-2
  • Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi), ISO 75-1/-2
  • UL RTI, Electrical, UL746B
  • UL RTI, Electrical, UL746B
  • UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact, UL746B
  • UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact, UL746B
  • UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact, UL746B
  • UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact, UL746B
  • Flammability, UL94, IEC 60695-11-10
  • Flammability, UL94, IEC 60695-11-10
  
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Manufacturer Notes:
DSM Engineering Plastics; DSMEP

Category Notes
Plastic
PA, Polyamide

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