GEHR PA® 6 XT

Chemical Family: Polyamides

GEHR PA® 6 XT is a PA 6 which shows a very tough behavior and which was produced by extrusion. Our round rods and sheets in natural color comply with the food contact regulations according to 10/2011/EC.

Properties

Physical Form: Bars, Custom, Rods, Sheets
Bars
Custom
Rods
Sheets

Other characteristics

Brand: GEHR PA
Color: Black
Density: 1120.0 - 1150.0 kg/m³
Features: Chemical Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Toughness, Good Impact Strength, Good Sliding Properties, High Heat Deflection Temperature, High Stiffness, High Strength, Humidity Resistant, Shock Absorbent
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Odor: Odorless
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Electrical & Electronics
Industrial
Storage: The products shall be stored indoor to keep away from any source of degradation such as sunlight, UV-jets, ionizing radiation, chemicals.
Machining: The product can be machined with standard machinery and tools. Before machining the product should be stored at room temperature 24 h. Evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping. Observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust levels on the working area which apply in your country. Wear safety goggles during machining. General dust limit value: Respirable dust (6 mg/m3); Inhalable dust (10 mg/m3).
Properties: High strength and stiffness; High impact and notch impact strength; High heat deflection temperature; Shock-absorbing properties; Good sliding and dry running operating features; Good chemical stability against organic solvents and fuels; Size alteration by humidity absorption must be considered; Dimension stability, electrical and mechanical properties may become affected by water absorption
Flame Rating: UL 94 HB
Insoluble In: Water
Technology: Plastics
Safety Measures: The general industrial safety measures should be considered. A thermal damage during machining should be avoided.
Product Families: Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Form and Condition: Rods. Sheets. Hollow Rods / Solid
Material Features: Chemical Resistant
Dimensional Stability
Excellent Toughness
Good Impact Strength
Good Sliding Properties
High Heat Deflection Temperature
High Stiffness
High Strength
Certifications and Compliance: Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM)
UL 94

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

10 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength at Yield	83	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation at Yield (S)	10	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break	54	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation at Break (R)	min. 50	%	ISO 527
Impact Strength (an)	No break	kJ/m2	ISO 179
Notch impact Strength (ak)	7	kJ/m2	ISO 179
Ball Indentation (Rockwell Hardness)	155	MPa	ISO 2039
Hardness	80	Shore D	ISO 868
Flexural Strength (B 3,5 %)	100	MPa	ISO 178
Modulus of elasticity (Et)	3330	MPa	ISO 527

Table 2 of 6

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Specific Gravity	1.13	—	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	9.5	%	ISO 62
Humidity Absorption	2.8	%	ISO 62
Maximum Permissible Service Temperature	100	°C	UL746B
Lower Permissible Service Temperature	-40	°C	UL746B

Table 3 of 6

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Vicat Softening Point (VST/A/50)	204	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/B)	190	°C	ISO 75
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A)	75	°C	ISO 75
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	1.1	K-1.10-4	ISO 11359
Thermal Conductivity (20°C)	0.32	W/(m.K)	ISO 22007-4
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	60	°C	ISO 3146
Melting Temperature (Tm)	220	°C	ISO 3146

Table 4 of 6

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density	1.12 - 1.15	g/cm³
Melting Temperature (ca)	220	°C
Thermal Decomposition (ca)	350	°C
Ignition Temperature (ca)	450	°C

Table 5 of 6

6 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Volume Resistivity	min. 10^13	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity (Ro)	min. 10^13	Ω	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant (1MHz)	3.7	—	IEC 60250
Dielectric Loss Factor (1 MHz)	0.03	—	IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength	30	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Tracking Resistance	CTI 600	V	IEC 60112

Table 6 of 6