TECAST T EF natural

PA 6 C Bio-based

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TECAST T EF natural (Bio-PA) is the environmentally friendly alternative to our conventionally manufactured cast nylon, TECAST T natural, and as a biopolymer part of our sustainable solutions.
The bio-based plastic is a molded polyamide (PA6C), and consists of a mass-balanced raw material. It therefore has an reduced CO2 footprint compared to the fossil version. 
In terms of properties, the mass-balanced bioplastic is comparable to the fossil fuel based version, and is characterised in particular by good mechanical properties, along with excellent strength and wear properties. The PA6C bioplastic is often used as a substitute material for metals due to its lighter weight, and also exibits advantages over metals in terms of maintenance.
Ensinger produces the cast, biopolymer TECAST T EF natural in the form of PA6C tubes, PA6C plates and PA6C rods.

TECAST T EF natural is part of Ensinger's "Reuse for Tomorrow" solutions, which includes carefully developed products that contribute significantly to environmental protection through their reduced carbon footprint.

Facts

Chemical designation
PA 6 C (Cast polyamide 6)
Color
ivory
Density
1.15 g/cm3

Main Features

  • from bio-based/ biomass-balanced raw materials with optimized PCF
  • good damping
  • good slide and wear properties
  • electrically insulating
  • high strength
  • good wear properties
  • resistant to many oils, greases and fuels
  • high toughness

Target industries

mechanical engineering
food technology
oil and gas industry
automotive industry
heavy duty industry

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Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Ball indentation hardness 170 MPa ISO 2039-1
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 4 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Impact strength (Charpy) n.b. kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Compression modulus 2900 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)    		 3200 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 40 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 109 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 4 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 83 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 3500 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 80 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Shore hardness 83 D DIN EN ISO 868
    Compression strength 19/36/83 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Heat distortion temperature C HDT, Method A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Melting temperature 215 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Glass transition temperature 40 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Specific heat 1.7 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Thermal conductivity 0.38 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 170 C short term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 12 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 12 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Service temperature 100 C long term NN
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Dielectric strength kV/mm DIN 53483-1
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*cm DIN IEC 60093
    surface resistivity 1014 Ω DIN IEC 60093
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Resistance to hot water/ bases (+) - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    HZ Brochure for traders yes lbs/in^2 -
    HZ Technical guidelines yes lbs/in^2 -
    HZ-Catalogue yes - -
    HZ Food technology yes - -
    Water absorption 0.2 - 0.4 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
    Water absorption % saturation (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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