TECAMID 6 ID blue

PA 6 inductively detectable blue

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This PA 6 is modified with an metal detectable filler, and is likewise pigmented with a food compliant blue colorant. Ensinger manufactures the product under the tradename TECAMID 6 ID blue. This polyamide modification can be detected by the standard metal detection equipment that is typically used in the quality inspection process typical in most food industry processing facilities.

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Facts

Chemical designation
PA 6 (Polyamide 6)
Colour
blue grey
Density
1.24 g/cm3

Main Features

  • high toughness
  • resistant to many oils, greases and fuels
  • electrically insulating
  • good wear properties
  • good weldable and bondable
  • good slide and wear properties
  • high strength
  • good machinability

Target industries

electronics
food technology
mechanical engineering

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Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 3600 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 80 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 80 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 4 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 21 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Impact strength (Charpy) n.b. kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 4 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Shore hardness 81 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 45 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 220 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Service temperature 160 C short term NN
    Service temperature 100 C long term NN
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1013 Ω Silver electrode, 23°C, 12% r.h. -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases (+) - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    Water absorption 0.3 - 0.6 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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