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Durethan® PA6 Engineering Plastics

High-performance polyamide 6 compounds for demanding automotive, electrical and industrial applications

Durethan® is a comprehensive range of polyamide 6 (PA6) engineering plastics developed by Envalior for demanding technical applications. The portfolio combines the inherent performance of PA6 with a wide selection of reinforcements, modifiers and specialty technologies, allowing material properties to be tailored to specific component requirements.

Durethan® PA6 compounds are used in applications where manufacturers require a combination of mechanical strength, stiffness, toughness, impact resistance and thermal performance. The portfolio includes unreinforced and reinforced materials as well as specialised grades for flame-retardant applications, laser transmission welding and challenging environmental conditions.

Resinex distributes Durethan® engineering plastics and supports customers in selecting suitable PA6 materials for their application, processing technology and performance requirements.

Durethan® PA6 for Technical Applications

Polyamide 6 is a versatile engineering thermoplastic widely used for the production of technical components. In Durethan® compounds, PA6 is combined with glass fibres, minerals and other performance-enhancing technologies to achieve different levels of stiffness, strength, toughness and dimensional stability.

Depending on the selected grade, Durethan® materials can offer:

• High mechanical strength and stiffness

• Good toughness and impact resistance

• Improved performance at elevated temperatures

• Good chemical resistance

• Resistance to wear and abrasion in suitable applications

• Dimensional stability through reinforcement

• Flame-retardant performance

• Halogen-free flame-retardant solutions

• Impact-modified grades for high-performance applications

• Materials suitable for laser transmission welding

• Solutions for selected food-contact and medical applications

• Recycled and mass-balance material options

The broad range of formulations allows engineers to select a PA6 compound according to the specific requirements of the final component.

Glass-Fibre Reinforced Durethan® PA6

Glass-fibre reinforced PA6 is one of the key material solutions within the Durethan® portfolio. The addition of glass fibres increases stiffness and mechanical strength, and improves dimensional stability compared with unreinforced polyamide.

Different reinforcement levels allow designers to balance stiffness, strength, weight and processing requirements.

Glass-fibre reinforced Durethan® grades can be considered for applications such as:

• Automotive structural and semi-structural components

• Brackets and functional components

• Housings and covers

• Underbody components

• Airbag housings

• Sensor housings

• Electrical connectors

• Components for e-mobility systems

Impact-Modified Durethan® PA6

For applications where toughness and impact performance are critical, the Durethan® portfolio includes impact-modified PA6 compounds.

Different impact-modification technologies are available for applications requiring enhanced impact strength under different conditions, including grades designed for improved impact performance at low temperatures.

Potential applications include:

• Automotive components

• Protective housings

• Underbody protection

• Power tool housings

• Airbag housings

• Components exposed to mechanical impact

The choice of impact-modified grade enables engineers to optimise the balance between stiffness, strength and toughness according to the application.

Flame-Retardant Durethan® PA6

Durethan® includes a broad portfolio of flame-retardant PA6 compounds for electrical, electronic and automotive applications.

Both halogen-containing and halogen-free flame-retardant technologies are available within the portfolio. Selected grades are designed to meet strict requirements for flame resistance, electrical performance and mechanical properties.

Applications can include:

• Electrical connectors

• High-voltage connectors

• Circuit breaker components

• Plugs and housings

• Insulating components

• E-mobility applications

• Electrical and electronic components

Halogen-free flame-retardant Durethan® grades can be particularly relevant for manufacturers looking for solutions that combine flame retardancy with mechanical and electrical performance.

Durethan® PA6 for Electrical and Electronic Applications

The increasing electrification of vehicles and industrial systems is driving demand for engineering plastics that combine mechanical durability with reliable electrical performance.

Selected Durethan® grades are designed for applications such as:

• High-voltage connectors

• Electrical housings

• Circuit protection components

• Plugs and connectors

• Insulating components

• Components for e-mobility and electrification

The portfolio includes flame-retardant grades with properties suitable for demanding electrical applications, including selected materials with high comparative tracking index (CTI) performance.

Durethan® PA6 for Laser Transmission Welding

Durethan® also includes laser-transparent PA6 grades designed for laser transmission welding.

Laser welding can provide an efficient method for joining plastic components, particularly where conventional mechanical joining methods are less suitable. Selected Durethan® materials are engineered to provide the optical characteristics required for laser welding while maintaining the mechanical performance expected from reinforced PA6 compounds.

Potential applications include:

• Sensor housings

• Oil and airbag sensor components

• Welded covers and housings

• Air intake chambers

• Hollow components with complex internal geometries

Special laser-transparent black grades are also available, combining a deep black appearance with the optical properties required for laser transmission welding.

Durethan® PA6 for Automotive and E-Mobility Applications

Durethan® PA6 compounds are suitable for a broad range of automotive applications where lightweight construction, mechanical performance and thermal resistance are important.

Potential applications include:

• Structural and semi-structural components

• Underbody protection

• Airbag housings

• Sensor housings

• Electrical connectors

• High-voltage components

• Brackets and functional components

• Components for electric vehicles

The combination of different reinforcement levels, impact modification and flame-retardant technologies allows Durethan® grades to address a wide range of automotive engineering requirements.

Durethan® PA6 and Sustainable Material Solutions

The Durethan® portfolio also includes material solutions incorporating recycled or bio-based feedstocks and mass-balance approaches.

Depending on the grade and sustainability route, these materials can help manufacturers increase the use of circular or renewable feedstocks while maintaining the required material performance.

For engineers and product developers, the availability of different sustainability options creates additional flexibility when developing components with lower environmental impact targets.

Why Choose Durethan® PA6 Engineering Plastics?

Durethan® provides a broad material platform for engineers looking for high-performance PA6 compounds with tailored properties for demanding technical components.

Key advantages of the portfolio include:

• Polyamide 6 engineering plastics

• Glass-fibre reinforced PA6 compounds

• Impact-modified PA6 grades

• Flame-retardant and halogen-free PA6

• Solutions for electrical and electronic applications

• Materials for automotive and e-mobility components

• Laser-transparent grades for laser transmission welding

• Specialty grades for selected applications

• Recycled and mass-balance solutions

Durethan® PA6 from Resinex

Resinex supplies Durethan® PA6 engineering plastics from Envalior for demanding technical applications across automotive, electrical, electronics and industrial markets.

Our team can help you identify the appropriate Durethan® grade based on your requirements for mechanical performance, glass-fibre reinforcement, impact resistance, flame retardancy, electrical properties, laser welding and processing technology.

Looking for the right Durethan® PA6 compound for your application? Contact Resinex to discuss your material requirements and identify a suitable engineering plastic solution.

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