Akulon® SG-KGS5/HV

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Akulon® SG-KGS5/HV is a high-performance material that combines the properties of polyamide 6 and polyamide 66. This versatile material finds applications across various industries, including automotive, electronics, electrical, furniture, and packaging. Whether used in molded parts or extrusion, Akulon® SG-KGS5/HV offers an excellent balance between ease of design and processing while delivering exceptional mechanical properties across a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Electrical & Electronic Systems
Exterior & Body
Interior

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Automotive Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins

Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Brand: Akulon®
Polymer Name: Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber
Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Injection Molding
Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Electrical & Electronics
Technology: Composite Materials
Plastics
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Labeling Claims: Halogen-free
Phosphorus-free
Quality Standards: UL Yellow Card (E47960)
Material Features: High Flow
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
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: Blow Molding
Extrusion
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	10000	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	140	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break	3.2	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural Modulus	8650	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength	225	MPa	ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C)	65	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)	9	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

Table 2 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	260	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min)	60	°C	ISO 11357-1/-2
Ball Pressure Temperature	255	°C	IEC 60695-10-2
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 0.75 / - mm)	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at thickness 3 / - mm)	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 0.75 / - mm)	800	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at thickness 3 / - mm)	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13

Table 3 of 6

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Electric Strength	40	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index	600	V	IEC 60112

Table 4 of 6

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	1390	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Table 5 of 6