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Glossary » Materials » Polymers » Polyamide » Nylon (PA 612) » Molding Compound
Molding Compound PA is a subcategory of Polyamide. It is specially formulated to molding compound. Its elastic modulus ranges from 218 to 290 MPa. Its flexural modulus ranges from 240 to 334 MPa. Its tensile strength ranges from 6500 to 8800 MPa at break. Its Izod Impact strength ranges from 1 to 1.9 J/cm. Its specific gravity ranges from 1.06 to 1.1. Its melting temperature ranges from 195 to 219 °C. Its molding pressure ranges from 1 to 15 MPa.
Polyamide, also known as PA, is a thermoplastic polycondensate. Common trade names are Ultramid and Zytel. nylon (PA 612) It has high lubricity and moderate strength. It is tough, inexpensive, but has poor dimensional stability due to water absorption (hygroscopic nature). PA is commonly used to make high-lubricity parts such as bearings, blow moldings molds, and clothing fabrics.
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Other common Polyamide (PA) include Ceramic and Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, 15% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 25% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30-35% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 35% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 45% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Unreinforced, Toughened PA, 33% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Toughened PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 40% Mineral and Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 40% Mineral Reinforced PA, High Impact Copolymers and Rubber Modified Compounds PA, Unfilled With Molybdenum Disulfide PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Impact Modified PA, 30% PAN Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, PA, Heat Stabilized PA, Oil Filled PA, Plasticized PA, Type 6 / 612 Blend PA, Molding Compound PA, 13% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Heat-Stablized PA, 15% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30-33% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 60% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Unreinforced, Toughened PA, 15-33% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Toughened PA, 25-30% Mineral Filled, Modified High-Impact PA, Unreinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 20-25% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 40% Glass and Mineral Reinforced PA, 40-45% Mineral Filled PA, 30% Graphite Or PAN Carbon Fiber PA, 40% Aluminum Flake EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 5% Stainless Steel, Long Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 6% Stainless Steel, Long Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 10% Stainless Steel, Long Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 50% PAN Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 30% Pitch Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 40% Pitch Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 15% Nickel Coated Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 40% Nickel Coated Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, Molybdenum Disulfide Filled Antifriction PA, 5% Silicone Lubricated PA, 10% PTFE Lubricated PA, 30% PTFE Lubricated PA, 5% Molydenum Disulfide and 30% PTFE Lubricated PA, PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, 30-40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30-40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 30-35% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 35-45% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Unreinforced, Toughened PA, 33% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Toughened PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flamed-Retardant Grade PA, 10% PTFE Lubricated PA, 15% PTFE, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Lubricated PA, 10% PTFE, 30% PAN Carbon Fiber Lubricated PA, Extrusion PA, Unreinforced PA, Super-Tough PA, 15% Glass Reinforced PA, 15% Glass Reinforced V-O PA, 30% Glass Reinforced PA, 30% Glass Reinforced V-O PA, 50% Glass Reinforced PA, 50% Glass and Mineral Filled PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, PA, Unfilled Aramid Molded Parts PA, 35% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Impact Modified PA, 40% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, and 60% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA.
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