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  • PA6 GF40
  • Reinforced with 40% Glass Fiber
  • Available in Natural, Black, or Custom Color Options
  • Product Benefits: High Rigidty, Heat Resistance
  • Certificate: RoHS, REACH
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40% Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 (PA6 GF40)

Product Overview

PA6 40% Glass Fiber Reinforced (PA6 GF40), also known as PA6 GF40 material or 40 glass filled nylon, is a highly durable engineering plastic used in demanding applications. This nylon compound is optimized for products that require exceptional strength, rigidity, and resistance to high temperatures, offering stable performance across various environments along with a smooth, high-quality finish.
 

Technical Specifications

  • Material: Nylon 6 (PA6/ Polyamide 6)

  • Glass Fiber Content: 40%

  • Tensile Strength: 185 MPa

  • Elongation at Break: 2.8%

  • Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 13 kJ/m²

  • Density: 1.46 g/cm³

  • Melting Point: 230°C

  • Color: Natural, Black, and other custom colors available

 

Applications

With its enhanced properties, PA6 GF40 material is ideal for applications across a variety of industries:

  • Automotive Industry: This PA6 glass fiber reinforced material is extensively used in automotive components such as engine covers, air intake manifolds, and structural support parts. The 40% glass fiber content enhances durability and rigidity, making it highly suited to applications requiring strength and heat resistance.

  • Electronics and Appliances: This robust nylon compound is an excellent choice for electrical enclosures, connectors, and appliance housings. Its strength and stability under thermal stress make PA6 GF40 material ideal for components exposed to high temperatures.

  • Office Furniture: The 40 glass filled nylon formulation is widely used in furniture components requiring extra strength, such as load-bearing frames and structural supports, offering both reliability and cost-effectiveness.

 

Comparison with Other Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon Products

Technical Specification Comparison of PA6 GF40 and Other PA6 GF materials
 

PA6 GF40

PA6 GF30

PA6 GF50

PA6 GF60
Tensile Strength 185Mpa 165MPa 200Mpa 220Mpa
Elongation at Break 2.8% 3% 2% 2%
Impact Strength (Notched) 13 kJ/m² 12 kJ/m² 14 kJ/m² 14 kJ/m²
Density 1.46 g/cm³ 1.38 g/cm³ 1.56 g/cm³ 1.67 g/cm³
 

Product Applications

PA6 GF40 Applications PA6 GF40 Applications 2

PA6 GF40 is commonly used for automotive parts, electronic components, and other applications requiring high structural strength and stability under heat stress.

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.		 185
155
Elongation at break ISO 527
(50mm/min)		 % Dry
Cond.		 2.8
3.3
Impact strength ISO 180-1C
Charpy,23℃		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 78
82
Impact strength ISO 180-1C
Charpy,-30℃		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 75
80
Notched impact strength ISO 180-1A
Charpy,23℃		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 13
13
Notched impact strength ISO 180-1A
Charpy,-30℃  		 Kj/㎡ Dry
Cond.		 12
12
Melting point ISO 3146C DSC ℃ Dry 230
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