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Akulon® Ultraflow K-FKGS6/B

Chemical Family
Polyamides

Akulon® Ultraflow K-FKGS6/B is a versatile family of high-performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials widely employed by global customers in automotive, electronics, electrical, furniture, and packaging applications. In molded parts, these materials deliver an impressive blend of design flexibility and ease of processing, along with exceptional mechanical properties over a broad temperature range and diverse conditions. For extrusion, they set industry benchmarks, featuring remarkable strength, resilience, and ease of processing. The preferred processing technology for these materials is injection molding. Notable features encompass good or high flow characteristics, heat stabilization, and VDE certification.

Properties

Photovoltaic Connector Application Data

UL V-0, 5VA classified; Suitable for outdoor use w.r.t. exposure to Ultraviolet Light; Suitable for outdoor use w.r.t. exposure to Water and Immersion in accordance with UL 746C.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Electrical & Electronic Systems
  • Exterior & Body
  • Interior
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Automotive Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Connectors
  • Photovoltaic Components
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
  • Renewable Energy

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polyamides
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

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
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
Flame Rating
  • UL 94 5VA
  • UL 94 V0
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Boxes
  • Silos
  • Super Sacks
Quality Standards
  • UL Yellow Card (E43392)
  • UL Yellow Card (E47960)
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Flow
  • Light Weight
  • UL Flame Rated
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
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Connectors
  • Door Panel
  • EV Charging Plugs
  • Flooring
  • Wheel Housing Parts
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
EV Charging Application Data

UV resistance for better surface appearance; High impact strength and toughness to reduce normal wear and tear; Compliant with UL and IEC regulations

Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Modulus12000 / 8300MPaISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (120°C)5400 / -MPaISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (160°C)3500 / *MPaISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (Low Thickness, 1mm) - Dry12000MPaISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (Low Thickness) - cond.8000MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break155 / 105MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (120°C)75 / -MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (160°C)55 / *MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break, at low thickness150 / 95MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break (Thickness tested)1 / -mmISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break2.3 / 3.6%ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (at 120°C)6.3 / -%ISO 527-1/-2

Table 2 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)220 / *°CISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa)205 / *°CISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)215 / *°CISO 75-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)0.2 / *E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)1.1 / *E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)UL V-0 / *classIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour (at 3.0 mm Nominal Thickness)UL V-0 / *classIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour (at 0.75 mm Nominal Thickness)V-0 / *classIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behaviour 5V (at 1.5 / * mm thickness h)UL 5VA / *classIEC 60695-11-20
Ball Pressure Temperature210 / *°CIEC 60695-10-2
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 0.75 / - mm)960 / -°CIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 3 / - mm)960 / -°CIEC 60695-2-12

Table 3 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)3.5 / 10—IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)3.4 / 4—IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)60 / 3000E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)120 / 700E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity1E13 / 1E11Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity- / 1E14OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Comparative Tracking Index325 / -VIEC 60112

Table 4 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Density of Melt1150 / *kg/m³
Thermal Conductivity of Melt0.26 / *W/(m K)
Specific Heat Capacity Melt1900 / *J/(kg K)
Effective Thermal Diffusivity1.2E-7 / *m²/s

Table 5 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Water Absorption4.5 / *%Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption1.3 / *%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1550 / -kg/m³ISO 1183

Table 6 of 7

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Molding Shrinkage (parallel)0.21 / *%Sim. to ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage (normal)0.77 / *%Sim. to ISO 294-4

Химическая стойкость

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CharacteristicValueUnit
OtherAcetaldehyde (40% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherAcetamide (50% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherAcetamide (50% by mass) at >140°Cnot resistant
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 100°Cnot resistant
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherAcetic acid (95% by mass) at 23°Cnot resistant
KetonesAcetone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAcetophenone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAcetyl chloride at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherAcetylene at 23°Cresistant
OtherAcrylic acid at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherAliphatic amines at 23°Cresistant

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