Murylon® A [FS]

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Murylon® A [FS] material combines the excellent properties of the Murylon® range with additional high tensile and burst strength, increased wear resistance, and a lower level of moisture absorption than Murylon® B. Production based on PA66.

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Other Industrial Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: Murylon
Polymer Name: Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Markets: Industrial
Capability: Murylon® A Beige; Rollers Slide bearings Slide elements Components under varying stress Parts subject to high impacts and shocks
Technology: Plastics
Characteristics: High wear resistance; High compressive strength; Good continuous temperature behavior; Better wear resistance than Murylon® B; Improved tensile and burst strength; Better temperature resistance than Murylon® B; Extremely good fatigue strength; Excellent cold flow bahaviour; Approved for use in the food industry (EU and FDA)
Material Features: High Fatigue Resistance
Increased Burst Strength
Increased Tensile Strength
Wear Resistant
Certifications and Compliance: EU Compliant
FDA Compliant
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

13 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Breaking Elongation	50	%	ISO 5271/2
Charpy Impact Strength	o.B.	kJ/m²	ISO 1791/1eU
Coefficient of Elasticity (Tensile Test)	3550	MPa	ISO 5271/2
Coefficient of Sliding Friction (Dry)⁶	0.3	μ	—
Indentation Hardness	160	N/mm²	ISO 20391
Notch Impact Toughness (Charpy)	4.5	kJ/m²	ISO 1791/1eA
Pressure Test (Compression Strength at 1% Nominal Compression)	24	MPa	ISO 604
Pressure Test (Compression Strength at 2% Nominal Compression)	49	MPa	ISO 604
Pressure Test (Compression Strength at 5% Nominal Compression)	92	MPa	ISO 604
Rockwell Hardness	M88	—	ISO 20392
Sliding Abrasion⁶	0.1	μm/km	—
Time-dependent Creep Tensile Test (Stress Leading to an Elongation of 1% after 1000h)	20	MPa	ISO 8991

Table 2 of 4

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Code	PA 66	—	ISO 10431
Material Colour	Natural	—	—
Density	1.14	g/cm	ISO 11831
Water Absorption (After 24h Storage in Water at 23°C)	0.6	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption (After 96h Storage in Water at 23°C)	1.13	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption (Saturation in Standard Atmosphere of 23°C/50 % RH)	2.4	%	—
Water Absorption (Saturation in Water)	8	%	—

Table 3 of 4

10 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Burning behaviour as per UL94 (Sample thickness 3/6 mm)	HB/HB	—	—
Glass Transition Temperature	60	°C	ISO 113571/2
Heat Conductivity (23°C)	0.28	W/(K x m)	—
Linear Thermal Coefficient of Expansion (Average Value between 23 and 100°C)	95 x 10⁻⁶	m/(K x m)	—
Linear Thermal Coefficient of Expansion (Average Value between 23 and 60°C)	80 x 10⁻⁶	m/(K x m)	—
Lower Service Temperature⁴	-30	°C	—
Melting Temperature	260	°C	ISO 113571/3
Upper Service Temperature Constant in Air (20000h)³	80	°C	—
Upper Service Temperature Constant in Air (5000h)³	95	°C	—
Upper Service Temperature in Air (Short-term)²	180	°C	—

Table 4 of 4