Polyamides or nylons are among the most important technical thermoplastics. Ensinger offers glass filled nylons to meet the specific needs of the different areas of application.
The main characteristics of glass filled nylons are very high rigidity, high mechanical strength, a high degree of hardness and toughness, as well as high creep strength. They also have very high dimensional stability, good fatigue strength and high mechanical damping properties. All these properties make this material suitable for use in parts which are exposed to high static loads over long periods in high temperature conditions. As glass fibres tend, in some cases, to have a considerable abrasive effect on mating surfaces, these glass fibre reinforced materials are less suitable for sliding applications.The 30 % glass fibre reinforced TECAMID 66 GF30 demonstrates higher strength, rigidity, creep strength and dimensional stability than unreinforced TECAMID 66. It also has a high level of thermal stability, with the glass fibres serving to hold the nylon matrix together at elevated temperatures.
TECAMID 66/X GF50 is a special material based on a partially crystalline polyamide with some aromatic components. In addition to the heat stabilisation, this material is also reinforced by a high proportion of 50% glass fibres. Due to this modification, this glass filled polyamide can be used at high service temperatures of approx. 130°C under high load. It has very high rigidity and strength, very low warpage, good dimensional stability, minimal moisture absorption and good chemical resistance.
This polyamide is 25 or 30% fibre reinforced for strength and rigidity, combined with a good level of toughness.
