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Elmet Technologies
Omnia Plastica Rilsan® PA6 GF - Akulon GF - at 50% RH
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6)

Material Notes: Polyamide 6 reinforced with the addition of 30% glass fibre and graphite. The glass charge makes the material highly resistant to abrasion, compression and flexing. Akulon GF is particularly suitable for gears and mechanical parts where excellent wear resistance is required.

Features:

  • Very high wear resistance: this inherent polyamide feature is further increased by the addition of glass. Akulon GF is one of the best wear resistant plastic materials available.
  • High compression strength and tensile stress: the fatigue resistance is excellent as are the general mechanical properties.
  • Ageing resistance: weatherproof and good resistance at low temperature
  • Black colour.

Weak Point:

If used in combination with moving parts, the glass filler causes abrasion of the steel parts in contact with the plastic.

Application:

  • Mechanical: very high compressive strength and wear resistance, in fact one the best of all the engineering plastics. This material is particularly suitable for gears and high performance mechanical components which need to operate in demanding environments, such as on construction equipment or earthmovers, without suffering from excessive wear.
  • Food contact: it cannot be used in contact with food.
  • Electrical: even though the electrical properties change with the moisture content, this nylon is still used where good mechanical features as well as weatherproof performance are required.
  • Chemical: it is resistant to alkali, inorganic compounds and solvents.

Information provided by Omnia Plastica s.p.a. for semifinished products such as sheet, rod, and tube.

Vendors:
Available Properties
  • Density, ISO.1183 DIN.53479
  • Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium, 50% relative humidity (beginning dry)
  • Water Absorption at Saturation, 23°C (beginning dry)
  • Ball Indentation Hardness, ISO2039.1 DIN.53456
  • Tensile Strength at Break, ISO.527 DIN.53455
  • Elongation at Break, ISO.527 DIN.53455
  • Tensile Modulus, ISO.527 DIN.53455
  • Compressive Strength, ISO.899 DIN.53444, 1% strain over 1000 hours
  • Charpy Impact Unnotched, ISO.R179 DIN.53453, 7.5 J
  • Charpy Impact, Notched, ISO179/3C DIN.53453
  • Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic, on dry ground steel; load =0.05MPa; speed =0.6 m/s (dry sample)
  • Dielectric Constant, ISO.250 DIN.53483
  • CTE, linear, dry sample
  • Thermal Conductivity, DIN.52612 (dry sample)
  • Melting Point
  • Maximum Service Temperature, Air, Continuous; 5000 hours based on a tensile stress of 50% at 23° C. (dry sample)
  • Maximum Service Temperature, Air, short period, no load (dry sample)
  • Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi), ISO.75 DIN.53461 (dry sample)
  • Minimum Service Temperature, Air, impact conditions and heavy loads not considered (dry sample)
  
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Omnia Plastica s.p.a.

Category Notes
Plastic
PA, Polyamide

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