BASF ULTRAMID A3WG3 HOT Sale PA66 Resin
BASF ULTRAMID A3WG3 is a 15% short glass fiber reinforced polyamide 66 (PA66) polymer produced by BASF (BASF SE).
Physical Properties
- Density: Measured in accordance with ISO 1183, the density is 1.23 g/cc (0.0444 lb/in³).
- Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium: At 23°C and 50% relative humidity as per ISO 62, it ranges from 1.9 – 2.5 %.
- Water Absorption at Saturation: Based on ISO 62, it ranges from 6.7 – 7.3 %.
- Viscosity Measurement: Measured according to ISO 307, the value is 145.
- Linear Mold Shrinkage: The value is 0.0075 cm/cm (0.0075 in/in), with the measurement method restricted.
- Melt Flow: As per ISO 1133, at a load of 5.00 kg (11.0 lb) and a temperature of 275 °C (527 °F), it is 73.8 g/10 min.
Polymer Properties:
- Base Material: Polyamide 66 (PA66)
- Reinforcement: 15% Short Glass Fiber
- Modification Features:
- 15% glass fiber reinforcement provides balanced strength and flexibility.
- Enhanced toughness to better withstand impact loads.
- Suitable for parts requiring good formability during injection molding.
Applications:
- Automotive Industry
- Ultramid A3WG3 is widely used in the automotive sector due to its ability to withstand harsh operating conditions, including high temperatures and exposure to automotive fluids.
- Engine Covers and Brackets: The material’s high heat resistance and strength make it perfect for engine covers, air intake manifolds, and various brackets.
- Radiator End Tanks: The combination of excellent heat and chemical resistance makes it a prime material for radiator end tanks.
- Pedal Boxes and Structural Components: For structural parts like pedal boxes, Ultramid A3WG3 provides the necessary rigidity and impact resistance.
- Electrical and Electronics Industry
- In the electrical sector, Ultramid A3WG3 is valued for its mechanical strength, heat resistance, and good electrical insulation properties.
- Connectors and Terminal Blocks: Precision-molded connectors and terminal blocks require a material that is dimensionally stable and can withstand soldering temperatures.
- Motor Housings and Coil Forms: Its high mechanical strength and thermal stability make it an ideal choice for housings of small motors and electrical tools, as well as for coil forms.
- Industrial Applications
- Power Tool Housings: The rigidity and impact resistance of Ultramid A3WG3 make it an excellent material for housings of power tools, ensuring durability and user safety.
- Machine Components: It is used for various mechanical components, such as bearings, gears, and pulleys, where its wear resistance, high strength, and dimensional stability are key advantages.