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Polyamide (NYLON6)

PA6

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High Strength Engineering Nylon for Tough, Functional Parts

PA6 is a strong, durable engineering nylon known for its excellent mechanical strength, impact resistance, and wear performance. It offers good chemical resistance and high heat tolerance, making it ideal for demanding functional parts, gears, bushings, and structural components that need long-term reliability.

Strength

85%

Stiffness

70%

Durability

90%

Heat Resistance

85%

Chemical Resistance

70%

Surface Quality

65%

- Technical Specifications -

  • Density Icon

    ~1.13 – 1.15 g/cm³

    Density

  • Tensile Strength Icon

    60 – 80 MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • Elongation at Break Icon

    60 – 150%

    Elongation at Break

  • Flexural Strength Icon

    80 – 120 MPa

    Flexural Strength

  • Heat Deflection Icon

    ~70 - 120 °C (HDT)

    Heat Deflection Temperature

  • Hardness Icon

    75 - 80 Shore D

    Hardness

  • Printing Temperature Icon

    270 – 300 °C

    Printing Temperature

  • Bed Temperature Icon

    90 – 110 °C

    Bed Temperature

Typical Applications

PA6 is ideal for demanding engineering parts that need high strength, excellent wear resistance, and long term durability. Its toughness and heat resistance make it suitable for moving, load-bearing, or industrial components.

  • 01Gears, pulleys, and mechanical drive components
  • 02Bearings, bushings, and wear resistant sliding parts
  • 03Structural brackets and load bearing fixtures
  • 04Automotive clips, housings, and functional hardware
  • 05Industrial tooling, jigs, and machine components
  • 06Impact resistant enclosures and durable end use parts

Additive Manufacturing

Endless Possibilities

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Cost Effective - Clean Print Surface

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Gear Wheel

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Specs Frame

Customizable/ Strong & Durable

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Airless Tire

Flexible/ Durable

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