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  • PA66 GF40
  • Reinforced with 40% Glass Fiber
  • Available in Natural, Black, or Custom Color Options
  • Characteristic: High Rigidty, Heat Resistance
  • Certificate: RoHS, REACH
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40% Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66 GF40)

Product Overview

PA66 40% Glass Fiber Reinforced (PA66 GF40), also referred to as PA66 GF40 material or 40 glass filled nylon, is a high-performance engineering plastic that offers excellent tensile strength, impact resistance, flexural strength, and heat resistance. This nylon compound is particularly suited for applications that require rigidity and dimensional stability in long-term, high-temperature, and harsh environments. It also provides good chemical and wear resistance.
 

Technical Specifications

  • Material: Nylon 66 (PA66/ Polyamide 66/ Nylon 66)

  • Glass Fiber Content: 40%

  • Tensile Strength: 200 MPa

  • Elongation at Break: 2.3%

  • Notched Impact Strength (23℃): 14 kJ/m²

  • Specific Gravity/Density: 1.46 g/cm³

  • Melting Point: 260°C

  • Color: Natural, Black, or other custom color options

 

Applications

With its robust properties, PA66 GF40 material is widely applied across various industries:

  • Automotive Industry: This 40 glass filled nylon is ideal for parts such as engine components, brackets, and internal door structures, where it maintains high mechanical performance under high temperatures and challenging conditions.

  • Office Furniture: For office chair legs, armrests, and similar parts, PA66 GF40 provides excellent rigidity and flexural strength, making it a cost-effective, durable solution.

  • Medical Equipment: This high-strength 60 glass filled nylon formulation is ideal for parts like crutch bases/supports and robotic arms, offering the required precision and stability in demanding medical applications.

 

Comparison with Other Nylon Glass Fiber Reinforced Products

Comparison of Technical Specifications: PA66 GF40 vs. Other PA66 GF materials
 

PA66 GF40

PA66 GF15

PA66 GF30

PA66 GF50

PA66 GF60
Tensile Strength 200MPa 150MPa 180MPa 215MPa 235MPa
Elongation at Break 2.3% 3.5% 3% 2% 2%
Impact Strength (Notched) 14 kJ/m² 11 kJ/m² 13 kJ/m² 14 kJ/m² 15 kJ/m²
Specific Gravity/Density 1.46 g/cm³ 1.22 g/cm³ 1.38 g/cm³ 1.56 g/cm³ 1.67 g/cm³
 

Product Applications

PA66 GF40 Applications PA66 GF40 Applications 2

PA66 GF40 is commonly used in automotive parts, office furniture, and medical equipment applications. It is suitable for applications requiring high strength, heat resistance, and precise dimensional control.

Technical Properties
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Properties Test Method    Units Conditions Value
Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 Dry 1.46
Tensile strength at break ISO 527
(50mm/min)		 Mpa Dry
Cond.		 200
167
Elongation at break ISO 527
(50mm/min)		 % Dry
Cond.		 2.3
3
Impact strength ISO 180-1C
Charpy,23℃		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 80
84
Impact strength ISO 180-1C
Charpy,-30℃		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 77
78
Notched impact strength ISO 180-1A
Charpy,23℃		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 14
14
Notched impact strength ISO 180-1A
Charpy,-30℃  		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 13
13
Melting point ISO 3146C DSC ℃ Dry 260
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