Akulon® K224-HG6

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Akulon® K224-HG6 is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) resin that offers a cost-effective solution and is known for being heat stabilized, lightweight, and having reduced friction properties. They are UL flame-rated as well. They find applications in various markets, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and industrial sectors.

Other characteristics

Brand: Akulon®
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber
Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer
Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Injection Molding
Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Consumer Goods
Industrial
Flame Rating: UL 94 HB
Technology: Composite Materials
Plastics
OEM Standards: BMW
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Jaguar Land Rover
Mercedes
PSA
Renault
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Quality Standards: UL Yellow Card (E43392)
UL Yellow Card (E47960)
Material Features: Cost Effective
Heat Stabilized
Light Weight
Reduced Friction
UL Flame Rated
OEM Specifications: BMW GS 93016
CHRYSLER MS-50017 CPN3840
CHRYSLER MS-50017 CPN4183
FORD WSS-M4D993-A
FORD WSS-M4D993-B1
GM GMW3029P-PA6 GF30H
MERCEDES DBL 5403
MERCEDES DBL 5409.09
Reinforcement Form: Tape
Unidirectional Fabric
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
UL 94
Composite Materials Functions: Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	9800 / 6000	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (-40°C)	10400 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (100°C)	4300 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (120°C)	4050 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (150°C)	3600 / *	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (160°C)	3400 / *	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (180°C)	3000 / *	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (200°C)	2500 / *	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	185 / 110	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (-40°C)	235 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (100°C)	95 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (120°C)	90 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2

Table 2 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	220 / *	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa)	207 / *	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)	220 / *	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)	0.2 / *	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)	0.7 / *	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)	UL HB / *	class	IEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour (at 3.0 mm Nominal Thickness)	UL HB / *	class	IEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour (at 0.75 mm Nominal Thickness)	HB / *	class	IEC 60695-11-10
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 2 / - mm)	700 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 1.5 / - mm)	700 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 2 / - mm)	725 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 1.5 / - mm)	725 / -	°C	IEC 60695-2-13

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)	3.5 / 20	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)	3.3 / 5	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)	50 / 3000	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)	150 / 1200	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity	1E12 / 1E10	Ohm*m	IEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity	- / 1E13	Ohm	IEC 62631-3-2
Electric Strength	30 / 15	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index	- / 500	V	IEC 60112

Table 4 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density of Melt	1150 / *	kg/m³
Thermal Conductivity of Melt	0.27 / *	W/(m K)
Specific Heat Capacity Melt	2110 / *	J/(kg K)
Effective Thermal Diffusivity	1.12E-7 / *	m²/s

Table 5 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Water Absorption	6.3 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption	1.9 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1350 / -	kg/m³	ISO 1183

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