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KyronMAX® S-2240

Chemical Family
Polyamides

KyronMAX® S-2240 is a high-performance polymer that combines the excellent strength and toughness of nylon with the added strength and stiffness of ultra high-strength carbon fiber. This injection molding compound is designed to excel in demanding applications where high strength, stiffness, and impact resistance are required.Key features:Ultra high strength: carbon fiber reinforcement provides added strength and stiffnessNylon base: provides excellent toughness and impact resistanceInjection molding pellets: allows for easy incorporation into your designs and efficient productionHigh impact resistance: able to withstand high impact applications.Benefits:Improved strength and stiffness of components in demanding environmentsIncreased resistance to wear and tear and impactEnhanced performance and durability of your productsPossibility to design and manufacture complex geometriesApplications:High strength structural components in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial industriesComponents that require high strength and stiffness, such as gears, bearing components, and bushingsIndustrial and manufacturing equipment where high strength, stiffness, and impact resistance is neededHigh impact applications, such as aerospace, automotive and heavy equipment components.KyronMAX® S-2240 is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products. It's only available in injection molding pellets form, it allows for efficient production and the ability to create complex geometries.Please note that no stock shapes are offered

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Chassis & Brake
  • Exterior & Body
  • Interior
  • Powertrain & UTH
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
  • Medical Devices & Assemblies
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Connectors
  • Housings & Enclosures
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand
KyronMAX®
Polymer Name
Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Flexural Modulus
38,000.0 MPa
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Note

(1) Does not represent actual testing conducted by MCAM but is an estimated rating based on available data. The UL 94 Test is a laboratory test and does not relate to actual fire hazard.

Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Industrial
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
Technology
Plastics
Benefits
  • High physical strength
  • Ductility
  • Heat resistance
  • High wear resistance
  • Chemical resistance of hydrocarbons
  • Low coefficient of friction.
Material Features
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Cost Effective
  • Ductile
  • Good Knitability
  • High Strength
  • High Tolerance
  • Light Weight
  • Low Coefficient of Friction
Certifications and Compliance
UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Aerospace Seals
  • Automotive Brackets
  • Bearings
  • Bushings
  • Connectors
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Fasteners
  • Gears
Industrial/Application Examples

Automotive - bushings, washers, pistons, brackets, handles; Aerospace - latches, rings, hinges, spacers, seals, adapters; Electrical - pins, fasteners, end effectors, connectors, panels; Medical - clamps, vanes, housings, bushings, gears, valves; Energy - seals, bearings, plugs, umbilical's, back-up rings; Industrial - valve plates, column packing, gears, valve seats

Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Density1.32g/cm³ASTM D792
Tensile Strength320MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity43GpaASTM D638
Tensile Elongation1.3%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength448MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity38GPaASTM D790
Shear Strength132MPaASTM D732
Compressive Strength331MPaASTM D695
Compressive Modulus of Elasticity8GpaASTM D695
Hardness94Shore DASTM D2240
Notched Izod Impact112J/mASTM D256
Unnotched Izod Impact1167J/mASTM D4812

Table 2 of 4

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Moisture Content (24 hours)0.128% by wtASTM D570

Table 3 of 4

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Glass Transition Temperature50°CASTM D3418
Melting Point263°CASTM D3418
Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa)295ºCASTM D648

Table 4 of 4

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Surface Resistivitymax. 10⁴ohm/sqASTM D257
FlammabilityHB—UL 94 (1)

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