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Akulon® K224-LPG6U
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Akulon® K224-LPG6U is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) material often reinforced with glass fibers to enhance its mechanical properties. This reinforced material exhibits good UV stability and impact resistance and is lightweight. It finds applications across various markets, including automotive and transportation, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. The addition of glass fibers improves its overall performance and durability in these applications.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Akulon®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding, Injection Molding
- Reinforcement Material
- Glass Fibers
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- Good UV Stability
- Impact Modified
- Light Weight
- Reinforcement Form
- Tape
- Unidirectional Fabric
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
- Composites Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Door Panel
- Flooring
- Lawnmower Steering Tower
- Snowmobile Bumpers
- Snowmobile Rear Seat Handle
- Wheel Housing Parts
- Machinery for Injection Molding
Central bushing heated separately; Only use external heated system; Manifold heated from both sides; Tip with thermocouple in front (near gate); Very accurate temperature control in the gate area
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 9000 / 4500 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 125 / 70 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break | 3.5 / 8 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 7500 / - | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength | 200 / - | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 105 / 100 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C) | 115 / 95 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 35 / 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) | 20 / 17 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 2 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 220 / * | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa) | 200 / * | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa) | 215 / * | °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) | 0.65 / * | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
Table 3 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 5.7 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 1.7 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1340 / - | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 4 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 0.25 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 0.9 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
Химическая стойкость
385 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Acetaldehyde (40% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Acetamide (50% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Acetamide (50% by mass) at >140°C | not resistant |
| Other | Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 100°C | not resistant |
| Other | Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Acetic acid (95% by mass) at 23°C | not resistant |
| Ketones | Acetone at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Acetophenone at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Acetyl chloride at 23°C | not resistant |
| Other | Acetylene at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Acrylic acid at 23°C | not resistant |
| Other | Aliphatic amines at 23°C | resistant |
