Envalior Akulon F-X9183 PA6 Resin
Envalior Akulon F-X9183 is a specific grade of Polyamide 6 (PA6) known for its low to medium viscosity and excellent mechanical properties.
Physical Properties
- Density: In dry condition per ISO 1183 for low/medium viscosity extrusion, the density is 1.13 g/cc (0.0408 lb/in³).
- Water Absorption: Simulating ISO 62, water absorption is 10%, indicating hygroscopicity.
- Moisture Absorption: Under simulated ISO 62, equilibrium moisture absorption is 2.80%.
- Viscosity Number: Determined by ISO standards, the viscosity number is 129 cm³/g (1.29 dl/g).
- Linear Mold Shrinkage: For injection-molded parts per ISO 294-4, linear mold shrinkage (flow/transverse) is 0.0095 cm/cm (0.0095 in/in).
Polymer Properties:
Applications:
Akulon F-X9183 is well-suited for a variety of demanding applications, particularly in the automotive and electrical industries, where its unreinforced properties provide a reliable solution.
- Electrical and Electronic Components
- The material’s good electrical insulation and thermal stability make it a solid choice for housings, connectors, and other parts in electrical systems.
- Power Tool and Appliance Housings
- Akulon F-X9183 offers a good balance of impact strength and rigidity, making it an excellent material for durable casings and housings for power tools, vacuum cleaners, and other consumer appliances.
- General Engineering and Machinery Parts
- This grade’s overall mechanical profile makes it suitable for a wide range of general engineering applications, including gears, bearings, and other parts that require good wear resistance and strength.
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Unfilled PA6 is often used for less critical, non-structural interior parts where a good surface finish, light weight, and a certain level of durability are needed.