Akulon® K240-HPG3
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Akulon® K240-HPG3 is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) resin, a member of the polyamide chemical family. It is reinforced with glass fibers and benefits from the inclusion of a heat stabilizer. This versatile polymer is processed using extrusion and blow-molding techniques.
Product families
- Cooling & Climate
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Akulon®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer
- Processing Methods
- Blow Molding, Extrusion
- Reinforcement Material
- Glass Fibers
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Plastics
- OEM Standards
- Chrysler
- Mercedes
- PSA
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- Heat Stabilized
- Impact Modified
- Light Weight
- OEM Specifications
- CHRYSLER MS-50017 CPN5218
- MERCEDES DBL 5408
- PSA Peugeot-Citroen FTM 64 0059
- Reinforcement Form
- Tape
- Unidirectional Fabric
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Air Ducts
- Door Panel
- Flooring
- 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
- Grade Coding for Injection Molding
- Akulon® PA6 reinforced injection molding grades.
- Application Data
Arnitel® TPC allows for light weight solutions (50% lighter than rubber); Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its perfect combination of high (aging) temperature resistance and good flexibility and chemical resistance; Akulon® PA6 allows for light weight solutions (50% lighter than metal) and for more rigid duct solutions.
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
29 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 5500 / 3000 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (-40°C) | 6000 / - | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (40°C) | 5100 / - | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (120°C) | 1700 / - | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (160°C) | 1400 / * | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (180°C) | 1250 / * | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (200°C) | 1050 / * | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 115 / 60 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break (-40°C) | 170 / - | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break (120°C) | 51 / - | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break (160°C) | 44 / * | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break (180°C) | 38 / * | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Table 2 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 220 / * | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa) | 185 / * | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa) | 210 / * | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
Table 3 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 6.8 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 2 / * | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1200 / - | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 4 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 275 / * °C, 21.6 / * kg) | 40 / * | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 0.25 / * | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 1.2 / * | % | 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 |
