PA (Polyamide/Nylon) Material Properties
Mechanical Properties
- High tensile strength: 70-85 MPa
- Excellent wear resistance
- Good fatigue resistance
- High impact strength
- Low friction coefficient
- Good bearing properties
PA (Polyamide/Nylon) Thermal Properties
- Heat deflection temperature: 65-185°C
- Continuous use temperature: up to 120°C
- Good thermal stability
- Moderate thermal expansion
PA (Polyamide/Nylon) Processing Properties
- Good processability
- Processing temperature: 230-290°C
- Moderate to high shrinkage
- Requires drying
- Good flow properties
- Suitable for various molding processes
PA (Polyamide/Nylon) Parts Manufacturing Processes
Injection Molding
ExcellentAdvantages
- High strength parts
- Good surface finish
- Complex geometries
- Dimensional stability
Key Parameters
melt temperature: 230-290°C
mold temperature: 40-95°C
injection pressure: 60-120 MPa
CNC Machining
Very GoodAdvantages
- Good machinability
- High precision
- Excellent surface finish
- Design flexibility
Key Parameters
cutting speed: 250-350 m/min
feed rate: 0.1-0.2 mm/rev
tool type: Carbide tools
3D Printing
GoodAdvantages
- Strong parts
- Good layer adhesion
- Complex geometries
- Functional parts
Key Parameters
nozzle temperature: 240-270°C
bed temperature: 80-100°C
layer height: 0.1-0.2mm
PA (Polyamide/Nylon) Technical Specifications
density
1.12-1.15 g/cm³
water absorption
1.5-3.0%
tensile strength
70-85 MPa
flexural modulus
2500-3200 MPa
impact strength
50-200 J/m
heat deflection
65-185°C
mold shrinkage
1.0-2.5%
melting point
220-265°C
Processing Guidelines
molding temperature
230-290°C
mold temperature
40-95°C
drying conditions
80°C for 4-12 hours
injection pressure
60-120 MPa
recommended thickness
0.8-4.0 mm
PA (Polyamide/Nylon) Parts Industry Applications
Automotive
- Gear wheels
- Bearing bushings
- Cable ties
- Engine covers
Industrial
- Conveyor components
- Wear plates
- Chain guides
- Structural components
Consumer Goods
- Power tool housings
- Sports equipment
- Zippers
- Furniture components