Engineering Thermoplastics
Aromatic Nylon GF — Aromatic Polyamide/Nylon, Glass Fiber Reinforced
Aromatic nylons, such as PA-MXD6 (m-Xylylenediamine adipamide) and PA-DMDA (diaminodiphenylmethane derived), offer significantly higher strength, stiffness, and thermal resistance than aliphatic nylons. They are often reinforced with glass fibers for enhanced performance.
PA-MXD6PA-DMDAIXEF (Specific type)Aralamid (Specific type)
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
2
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.20-1.35 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5-1.5 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 0.3-0.7 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 8-15 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 100-180 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 3-10 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 10-30 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 100-150 °C
- Melting Point
- 240-290 °C (depending on type)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 120-160 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 200-270 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 4.0-5.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^9-10^11 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 10-15 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Good
- UV Resistance
- Fair to Good
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- High
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection Molding
Applications
Automotive fuel systems
Electrical components
Structural parts
Gasoline tanks
Available grades
PA-MXD6 GF30PA-DMDA High Strength