Le PA6 résiste bien aux huiles minérales, graisses, carburants et solvants aliphatiques. Sensible aux acides forts et bases concentrées. L'absorption d'eau modifie ses propriétés mécaniques (plastification). Incompatible avec les oxydants forts.
PA (Polyamide) 610 – fibres de carbone
Reinforced Carbon fibres
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
| Density | 1.24 to 1.33 g/cm³ ASTM D792 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 8 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 10600 MPa |
| Flexural resistance | 190 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 13000 MPa |
| Tensile resistance | 165 MPa |
| Tensile strain | 1.5 % |
Le PA6 résiste bien aux huiles minérales, graisses, carburants et solvants aliphatiques. Sensible aux acides forts et bases concentrées. L'absorption d'eau modifie ses propriétés mécaniques (plastification). Incompatible avec les oxydants forts.
CF grades require slightly higher temperatures and pressures. Very abrasive → carbide tooling is mandatory. Almost isotropic shrinkage is very low. Electrical conductivity must be taken into account in the design of parts.
PA6 is recyclable (code 7). Depolymerisation enables the recovery of caprolactam. Mechanical recycling is widely practiced in the automotive and textile industries.
PA6 grades are approved for food contact (FDA, EU regulation). Avoid contact with highly acidic or alcoholic foods. Check the specific grade.