Akulon® Fuel Lock FLX-LP (K-X08836)

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Akulon® Fuel Lock FLX-LP (K-X08836) is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) resin with excellent properties for use in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically in fuel systems. It offers good barrier properties and low-temperature impact resistance, making it suitable for use in challenging environmental conditions.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Fuel Systems

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: Akulon®
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Good Barrier Properties
Low Temperature Impact Resistance
Safety Information: During practical operation we advise to wear personal safety protections for hand/eye/body.
Storage Information: In order to prevent moisture pick up and contamination, supplied packaging should be kept closed and undamaged. For the same reason, partial bags should be sealed before re-storage. Allow the material that has been stored elsewhere to adapt to the temperature in the processing room while keeping the bag closed.
Packaging Information: Akulon® Fuel Lock FLX-LP (K-X08836) are supplied in airtight, moisture-proof packaging. Akulon® Fuel Lock FLX-LP (K-X08836) are packaged at a moisture level ≤0.15 w%.

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	1450 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress (at Break)	40 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain (at Break)	min. 50 / -	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Stress	37 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain	4.4 / -	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus (at -40°C)	1600 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C)	100 / -	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)	80 / -	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Yield Stress (at -40°C)	59 / *	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain (at -40°C)	9.1 / *	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain (at Break, -40°C)	min. 50 / -	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress (at Break, -40°C)	50 / -	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	1040 / -	kg/m³	ISO 1183

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