Aegis® H55WCX
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Aegis® H55WCX resin is a medium-viscosity, heat stabilized, nylon 6 universal wire jacket compound that provides excellent performance across a range of THHN, THWN and TFFN constructions. It offers well-balanced features including flexibility, toughness, abrasion resistance, and superior resistance to gasoline, oil and other hydrocarbons.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
Product families
Applications
- Automotive Lighting
- Electrical & Electronic Systems
- Powertrain & UTH
- Consumer Electronics
- Lighting
- Building Wires & Power Cables
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Aegis®
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2,006.37 MPa
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Plasticizer (Unspecified)
- Heat Stabilizer
- Plasticizer (Unspecified)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Compatibility
Aegis® nylon jacket compounds have been tested to meet ANSI/UL 1581 and ANSI/UL 83 standards, making them interchangeable with other nylon jacket compounds used for Type THHN, THWN and THWN-2 wire, SPT-1 cord, and Types TFN fixture wire and TFFN fixture wire.
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Good Flexibility
- Good Gasoline Resistance
- Good Toughness
- Heat Stabilized
- Homopolymer
- Low Temperature Flexibility
- Medium Viscosity
- HIGHLIGHTS
Aegis® nylon jacket compounds are designed to provide protection from physical and chemical damage during installation and throughout the service life of a wire. When a nylon jacket is used to protect insulation, the thickness of the insulation can be reduced. The resulting smaller outside diameter allows for installation of more wires in a given size conduit.; Aegis® nylon jacket compounds are formulated to offer excellent processability, making them suitable for use on any manufacturing line. As part of a wire or cable construction, Aegis® nylon jacket compounds help enable wire and cable producers to attain UL certifications and markings for their products.; Excellent protection from grease, oil and gasoline; Abrasion, cut and impact resistance; Extra flexibility for cold and dry environments; UL QMTT2 Listed (building wire applications)
- Processing Guidelines
- Maximum Water Content
- 0.12% Aegis® H55WCX nylon compound is supplied in sealed containers and drying prior to processing is not required. However, high moisture is the primary cause of processing issues. If drying becomes necessary, a dehumidifying or desiccant dryer operating at 70°C (158°F) is recommended. Drying time is dependent on moisture level.
- Melting point, ASTM D-738
- 220°C (428°F). The recommended melt temperature range is 240-275°C (464-527°F).
- Barrel
- 249-266°C (480-510°F) Adapter: 260-266°C (500-510°F) Die: 260-266°C (500-510°F) Process Melt Temperature: 260-270°C (500-518°F)
- Metering Section
- 40% Transition Section: 3 to 4 flights Feed Section: Balance of screw length Compression Ratio: 3.5:1 to 4.0:1 L/D Ratio: 24:1
- Certifications and Compliance
- ANSI/UL 1581
- ANSI/UL 83
- UL QMTT2
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliance Wire Jacketing
- Building Wire Insulation
- Building Wire Jacketing
- Cables
- Plenum Cable Jacketing
- Transportation Wire Insulation
- Transportation Wire Jacketing
- Wire Jacketing
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
Technical data
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15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.15 | g/cm3 | ASTM D-792 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 116/80 | Scale R | ASTM D-785-08A |
| Dielectric Strength Short Time (at 3.2 mm) | 378/235 | V/mil | ASTM D-149-09 |
| Elongation Break (at 23°C (73°F)) | 180/360 | % | ASTM D-638-10 |
| Elongation Yield (at 23°C (73°F)) | 4.6/34 | % | ASTM D-638-10 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 121°C (250°F)) | 42100/39,000 | psi | — |
| Flexural Modulus (at 23°C (73°F)) | 291000/82,800 | psi | — |
| Flexural Modulus (at -40°C (-40°F)) | 521000/601,000 | psi | — |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain (at 121°C (250°F)) | 1900/1,680 | psi | ASTM D-790-10A |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain (at 23°C (73°F)) | 10600/3,420 | psi | ASTM D-790-10A |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain (at -40°C (-40°F)) | 22500/21,300 | psi | ASTM D-790-10A |
| Notched Izod Impact (at 23°C (73°F)) | 0.9/23 | ft-lbs/in | ASTM D-256-10A |
