Akulon® K20HG60

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Akulon® K20HG60 is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) that serves as a resin, binder, and matrix material with the additional benefit of a low carbon footprint. Its features include cost-effectiveness, design flexibility, good strength, heat stabilization, high-temperature resistance, and light weight, making it suitable for various markets including automotive, electrical, electronics, and industrial applications.

Properties

Physical Form: Fabric

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Industrial Automation

Product Families

Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins

Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Brand: Akulon®
End Uses: Robotics
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Processing Methods: Continuous Lamination, Filament Winding, Thermoforming
Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers
Color: Black
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Electrical & Electronics
Industrial
Technology: Composite Materials
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Labeling Claims: Low Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer
Material Features: Cost Effective
Design Flexibility
Good Strength
Heat Stabilized
High Temperature Resistance
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: Continuous Lamination
Filament Winding
Thermoforming
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Robotics

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	220 / *	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min)	60 / *	°C	ISO 11357-1/-2

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Fiber Content (V/V)	39.5 / *	%	ISO 11667
Areal Weight - Tape	426 / *	g/m²	ISO 1172
Thickness - Tape	0.25 / *	mm	—
Tensile Modulus - 0° - Tape	31.8 / -	GPa	DSM Method
Stress at Break - 0° - Tape	746 / -	MPa	DSM Method
Strain at Break - 0° - Tape	2.5 / -	%	DSM Method

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