BASF · PA66
Ultramid A3W
Ultramid
An easy flowing, heat aging resistant injection moulding grade for fast processing.
Manufacturer
BASF
Base polymer
PA66
Status
active
Technical properties
| Polymer abbreviation | PA66 |
| Density | 1130 kg/m³ |
| Melt volume rate MVR 275℃/5kg | 100 cm³/10min |
| Moisture, recommended | 0.03-0.06 % |
| Dryer temperature | 80 ℃ |
| Drying time | 4 h |
| Melt temperature range | 280-300 ℃ |
| Melt temperature, optimal | 290 ℃ |
| Mold temperature range | 60-80 ℃ |
| Mold temperature, optimal | 60 ℃ |
| Residence time, max | 10 min |
| Temperature hopper throat | 80 ℃ |
| Cylinder temperature 1(feed zone) | 290 ℃ |
| Cylinder temperature 2(compression) | 290 ℃ |
| Cylinder temperature 3(metering-zone,in front of the screw) | 290 ℃ |
| Cylinder temperature 4(nozzle) | 290 ℃ |
| Peripheral screw speed | ≤0.3 m/s |
| Molding shrinkage(parallel) | 1.50 % |
| Molding shrinkage(normal) | 1.80 % |
| Processing shrinkage,constrained,longitudinal(TM=290℃,TW=60℃) | 0.81 % |
Indicative values. Always consult the manufacturer's official datasheet before specification.
Ultramid A3W equivalents
No verified equivalents indexed yet.
Typical applications
highly stressed parts such as bearingsbearing cagesgear-wheelscoil formerscable connectors
Base polymer
PA66
See the full PA66 technical sheet
Manufacturer
BASF
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