What is PA6?
Polyamide 6 (PA6) is well-known as providing the best price/performance ratio of engineering plastics. This explains why PA6 is extensively used in automotive to optimize system cost. Thanks to new high flow grades, PA6 allows even more design flexibility.
PA6 combines all properties below
Akulon® PA6 provide solutions to many different markets:
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For specific applications, PA6 is a better candidate than PA66 in 75% of cases. PA6 is as stiff as PA66 with temperatures up to 180°C and also exhibits a better long-term heat ageing than PA66. Additionally, PA6 is less expensive than PA66 in term of basic costs and provides a better surface appearance and a better weld strength which leads to a better burst pressure resistance. All of these highly interesting performances are available in Akulon® PA6, DSM's Polyamide 6 range.
Akulon® Ultraflow® is the brand name for the high-flow range of Akulon® PA6. Main benefits of these grades combine high flow without compromising PA6 intrinsic performances, with lower material costs and reduced cycle times.
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