The most commonly used extruded polyamide variant, PA 6, offers a balanced combination of all the typical characteristics of this group of materials. Among its notable properties, the excellent damping capacity and impact resistance stand out, which remain high even at low temperatures.
The performance profile of Polyamide 6 is completed by good abrasion resistance, particularly evident in components that interact with rough surfaces. Compared to cast nylon PA type 6C, extruded Polyamide 6 shows greater moisture absorption and lower wear resistance and dimensional stability. Furthermore, the extrusion process imposes dimensional and unit weight limitations on the semi-finished products.
However, its robust mechanical strength, combined with high chemical resistance, makes Polyamide 6 a classic and universally used material for mechanical applications in harsh and difficult environments, provided that dimensional tolerances are not too tight.
PA 6 – Polyamide 6
- PVDF – Polyvinylidene Fluoride
- PC – Polycarbonate
- PEI – Polyetherimide
- PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate
- PSU – Polysulfone
- PA 66 – TECAMID NATURAL
- PPSU – Polyphenylsulfone
- PA 6 C – TECAST T NATURAL
- PA 6 – Polyamide 6
- PPS – Polyphenylene Sulfide
- POM – Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
- PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene
- PP – Polypropylene
- PI – Polyimide
- PE – Polyethylene
- PAI – Polyamide-imide
- PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
- PEEK – Polyetheretherketone
