Engineering Materials

PA6 및 PA66 - Akulon®

고성능 폴리아미드 6 및 폴리아미드 66 제품군 당사의 광범위한 중점도 및 고점도 등급 제품은 압출 용 어플리케이션에 이상적입니다. 당사는 또한 사출성형 및 블로우 몰딩에 적합한 다양한 제품도 제공하고 있습니다.

PA6 & PA66 - Akulon®

Our Akulon portfolio covers virtually all possible applications with grades suited to all processing techniques, including extrusion, injection and blow molding.

  • Broad portfolio
  • Global grades with global specifications
  • Backwards integrated and a global manufacturing footprint

다용도 고성능 폴리아미드

Akulon은 자동차, 전자 & 전기, 가구 및 포장에 이르는 분야에서 전 세계 고객이 사용하는 고성능 폴리아미드 6 및 폴리아미드 66 소재 제품군입니다. 당사는 사출성형, 블로우 몰딩 및 압출(차단 필름, 스톡 형상, 나선형 튜브, 모노 및 멀티 필라멘트 포함)용으로 Akulon 제품을 제공하고 있습니다.

이 재료는 부품 성형에서 광범위한 온도 범위와 다양한 조건 하에서도 뛰어난 기계적 성질을 가진 가공과 쉬운 디자인의 탁월한 균형을 제공합니다. 한편, 압출의 경우 Akulon의 강도, 탄력성, 및 간편한 공정은 시장 표준을 설정합니다.

우리의 시장

  • 자동차

    Akulon 폴리아미드 수지(폴리아미드 6 및 폴리아미드 66)는 자동차 산업용 다목적 엔지니어링 소재로서 최상의 가치를 제공합니다.

  • 전기 및 전자

    Akulon 폴리아미드 컴파운드(PA6 및 PA66)는 다양한 할로겐 프리 소재를 제공하기 때문에 전기 & 전자에 이상적입니다.

  • 포장

    Akulon 폴리아미드 6은 강력한 특성들의 혼합 덕분에 식품, 의료 및 산업 포장용 필름 압출에 널리 사용됩니다.

  • 소비재

    Akulon 폴리아미드 수지(PA6 및 PA66)는 소비재의 옥외 전력 장비 부문의 범용 엔지니어링 소재에서 큰 가치를 지닙니다.

  • 가구

    사무용 의자 팔걸이, 좌석, 등받이, 받침대용으로 설계된 Akulon K224-G6 그레이드는 강도, 높은 내충격성 및 사출성형을 위한 뛰어난 가공성을 제공합니다.

Explore Akulon®

From superior impact strength and high heat resistance to excellent flame retardancy, Akulon delivers properties that help you produce greener, lighter and smarter products. Individual grades can vary by region, so please check in the product database for more detailed information and availability in your area. Our standard offering consist of:

  • Unfilled grades
  • Glass reinforced grades
  • Heat stabilized grades
  • Mineral reinforced grades for better dimensional stability
  • Mineral/glass hybrids for all-around stability and strength
  • Flame Retardant portfolio

Our Akulon portfolio covers virtually all possible applications with grades suited to all processing techniques, including extrusion, injection and blow molding. Akulon polyamide 6 & 66 resins represent the best value in all-purpose engineering materials. For molded parts, they offer an an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse operating environments. 

Akulon® portfolio highlights

Akulon® for extrusion applications

Akulon polymer grades are available for all main extrusion processes and applications.

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Properties

Thermal

Akulon is ideal for injection molding thanks to its unique combination of short- and long-term low and high temperature properties under various chemical conditions.

Thermal Properties

Temperature considerations

Akulon has a continuous-use temperature of up to 185ºC. In fact, the chart below shows that polyamide 6 delivers better long-term performance at high temperatures than polyamide 66 and should be the preferred material for any application running for extended periods above 150ºC.

With superior end-of-life properties of up to 60%, polyamide 6 can be used at the design stage, either to reduce the amount of material needed, or by extending durability or part life guarantees.

Short-term temperature spikes

Polyamide 66 is preferred where temperatures spike at above 215ºC (the HDT of glass reinforced polyamide 6) but less than 250ºC. For even higher temperatures, a material like our super heat-resistant Stanyl polyamide 46 is ideal, for example, in part fabrication where secondary processing under high temperatures happens, such as soldering in electrical applications.

Hydrolysis critical environments

In hot water environments of 100ºC+ polyamides can suffer from hydrolysis – especially when glycol (as an anti-freeze additive) is found (the rate being determined by the amount of water absorbed). Because polyamide 66 absorbs less than polyamide 6, its performance is slightly better. However, for reinforced materials, higher fill levels in polyamide 6 mean grades that deliver the same performance as a polyamide 66, with a lower level of reinforcement. This offers benefits in terms of stiffness, but disadvantages in terms of part weight and design flexibility.

Low temperatures

Polyamide 6 has better ductility than polyamide 66. At lower temperatures this makes it a tougher material – less impact sensitive, less notch sensitive and with ductile behavior at lower temperatures. The result: Safer parts (less risk of splintering at low temperatures) and lower breakage levels during processing because parts are tougher coming out of the mold. For unmodified grades where lower temperatures are found, polyamide 6 provides the better performance. Typical applications for this low temperature performance are power tools, ski and snowboard bindings, and automotive exterior parts.

Thermal properties

Akulon performs over a wide temperature range. Unfilled and reinforced materials can be used for demanding engineering applications from as low as -40°C (-40°F) to just below the melting point of the polymer: 220°C (428°F) in the case of polyamide 6 and 260°C (500°F) for polyamide 66.

The high crystallinity and melting point of Akulon enables these materials to retain stiffness at elevated temperatures. For critical applications, this ensures better safety margins and enables thinner walls compared to other materials.

When it comes to measuring properties after aging, this is best performed under real conditions in the application itself. For automotive applications where peak temperatures remain under 180°C (356°F), polyamide 6 provides better heat aging resistance and improved security and durability compared to polyamide 66.

Mechanical

Akulon has a full portfolio that provides excellent long- and short-term mechanical properties.

For high mechanical strength Akulon has 50 and 60% glass filled grades in the portfolio. These are suitable for metal replacement where high strength and fatigue are key.

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Electrical

Akulon has excellent electrical properties and conforms to all global standards.

Flame retardant

The Akulon product line provides a full range of flame-retardant grades

The Akulon portfolio contains both unfilled as well as glass or mineral filled grades, including a halogen free flame retardant portfolio.

Most popular Akulon® grades

Akulon® K224-HG6

30% Glass Reinforced

"Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging."

"We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament)."

"In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards."

  • 30% Glass Reinforced
  • Heat Stabilized
  • "Heat stabilized"

Akulon® K224-PG8

40% Glass Reinforced

"Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging."

"We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament)."

"In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards."

  • 40% Glass Reinforced
  • Impact Modified

Akulon® Ultraflow K-FHG7 /A

35% Glass Reinforced

"Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging."

"We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament)."

"In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards."

  • 35% Glass Reinforced
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Flow
  • "Good or high flow"
  • "Heat stabilized"

Akulon® K225-KS

"Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging."

"We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament)."

"In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards."

  • Flame Retardant (halogen free)
  • Heat Stabilized
  • "Heat stabilized"

Akulon® K222-KGV4

20% Glass Reinforced

"Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging."

"We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament)."

"In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards."

  • 20% Glass Reinforced
  • Heat Stabilized
  • Flame Retardant (halogen- phosphorous-free)
  • "Heat stabilized"
  • "Phosphorous free"

Akulon® Ultraflow XG-FKGS6

30% Glass Reinforced

"Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging."

"We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament)."

"In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards."

  • 30% Glass Reinforced
  • Flame Retardant (halogen free)

                                   

Featured applications

Air inlet manifolds

Automotive | Engine Air Intake

Lowest carbon footprint of PA6 available on the market; Yields faster moulding than standard PA6; Enables thinner wall designs.

Structural Reinforcements

Automotive | Body Structural Parts

DSM Engineering Materials supported a lot with high-speed tensile property data.

EV Charging Connectors

Electrical | Connectors

Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Electrical | Electrical Components

Halogen-free; Flame retardant; Heat-stabilized; Strength and resilience; Easy processing

Residual Current device

Electrical | Power distribution Low Voltage Switchgear

Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings.

Contactors

Electrical | Power distribution

Most grades are available with halogenfree flameretardancy, and in specific electro-grey colour for housings. Also Lasermarkable grades are available. ForTii® has a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 305°C .

Skibinding Fixations

Consumer goods | Sports & leisure

Yields faster molding than standard PA6; Enables thinner wall designs; Cost-effective

Power Tool Housings

Consumer goods | Power tools

Akulon® PA6 is a reliable solution for power tool housings due to its lighter weight compared to metals, possible part and function integration, easier assembly and longer tool lives. It has better welding strength and surface appearance than PA66. Akulon UltraFlow PA6 has outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions.

Chainsaw housings

Consumer goods | Lawn & garden

Glass-reinforced ;Cost-effective solution ;Easy to process for injection molding and blow molding

고객 사례

Akulon® Ultraflow: 작업 흐름 개선

뛰어난 표면 외관으로 흐름을 개선하고 작업 주기를 단축하고자 하는 제조업체는 점점 더 Akulon Ultraflow를 주목하고 있습니다. 가공이 쉬운 이 폴리아미드 6는 표준 폴리아미드 6 등급에 비해 기계적 성질에 큰 영향을 미치지 않으면서 최대 80%의 흐름 향상 및 사출성형 작업 주기의 40% 단축 효과를 제공합니다.

오늘날 Akulon Ultraflow는 엔진 커버, 흡기 다기관, 자동차 외부 미러 셸, 가구 및 전동공구와 같은 까다로운 어플리케이션에 다양하게 사용되고 있습니다. Akulon Ultraflow의 가속화된 흐름 이면의 탁월한 기술로 인해, 단순히 빨라진 작업 주기뿐만 아니라 시스템 비용도 낮출 수 있게 되었습니다.

Akulon® Diablo

Akulon Diablo는 고내열 폴리아미드 6/66으로 최대 220°C의 자동차 엔진룸 내 금속 교체에 이상적입니다. 당사는 Akulon Diablo 소재를 더 작고 더 뜨거워진 터보엔진의 끊임없이 도전적인 온도 범위를 해결 할 수 있도록 개발하였습니다. 그 결과 최신 등급인 Akulon Diablo HDT2500은 HDT 값을 크게 개선하여 최대 220°C에서 3,000시간까지 연속 사용할 수 있습니다.

Akulon Diablo는 차지 에어쿨러 엔드 캡부터 AIM, 흡기 덕트, 터보 레조네이터 및 엔진 커버에 이르는 흡기도입체계에 사용되는 금속 부품을 플라스틱으로 교체하는 데에 이상적인 제품입니다. 또한 재료의 무게가 경량화됨에 따라 연료 소비량과 그에 따른 탄소 배출량을 모두 줄여 인간과, 지구 및 회사의 수익 증대에 도움이 됩니다.

Fuel Lock: 소형 엔진을 위한 대량의 증발가스 배출 감소

배기가스 배출규제 강화 이후 더 친환경적인 제품에 대한 필요에 의해 탄생한 Akulon Fuel Lock은 소형 엔진 연료 탱크에 일반적으로 사용되는 HDPE 재료의 기능적 대체재로 부상했습니다.

2031년까지 소형 엔진 가스 배출량이 경량 승용차보다 두 배 이상 늘어날 것으로 예상됨에 따라, Envalior은 내구성을 유지하면서도 배기가스를 감소시키는 신소재를 개발하게 되었습니다.

저투과 물질인 Akulon Fuel Lock으로 만든 연료 탱크는 탄화수소 배출량을 크게 감소시키면서 -40°C의 저온에서도 높은 내충격 성능과 같은 기계적 요건도 충족합니다.

Akulon® RePurposed: 재활용 자원을 기반으로 한 다목적 고성능 폴리 아미드

Envalior은 폐기 된 어망을 자원으로 사용하여 재활용 기반 폴리아미드 Akulon RePurposed를 생산합니다. Envalior은 인도의 해안선을 따라 수집 된 폐기 어망을 재료로하여 컴파운드 되기 전에 현지 노동자들에 의해 처리 및 업사이클링 됩니다.

Akulon® RePurposed: the versatile, high performance polyamide, based on recycled resources

At Envalior, our strategy includes developing innovative solutions and collaborations that contribute to a circular economy and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing climate change, resource scarcity, waste and pollution. We look beyond society’s current model of take-make-dispose and instead try to mimic nature and the circle of life.

Envalior uses discarded fishing nets as the source to produce the recycle-based polyamide AkulonRepurposed. We use the material recovered from discarded fishing nets collected along the coastlines of India, which are treated and upcycled using local labor, before being compounded.

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제품 정보

Akulon 제품 라인에는 폴리아미드 6 및 폴리아미드 66 등급 (아울러 고유량등급인 Akulon Ultraflow) 등, 광범위한 포트폴리오를 제공합니다.

당사의 광범위한 중점도 및 고점도 등급은 압출 용 어플리케이션에 이상적입니다. 또한 자동차에서 전기 & 전자에 까지 이르는 사출성형 및 블로우 몰딩에 적합한 다양한 제품도 제공하고 있습니다.

  • 포트폴리오

    포트폴리오

    당사의 Akulon 포트폴리오에는 압출, 사출, 블로우 몰딩을 비롯하여 모든 가공 공법에 적합한 등급 소재를 보유하여, 사실상 모든 분야에 응용이 가능합니다.

  • 특성

    특성

    Akulon은 매우 광범위하게 사용 가능한 열가소성 플라스틱으로, 사출 성형 및 블로우 성형 어플리케이션에 적합한 다양한 특성을 제공할 뿐만 아니라 다양한 필름 압출도 가능합니다.

  • 가공

    가공

    사출 및 블로우 성형 또는 필름 압출용이든 상관없이 Akulon(그리고 당사의 고유량 그레이드 Akulon Ultraflow)은 제조업체들에게 입증된 다양한 가공상의 이점을 드립니다.

주요 고객 어플리케이션

Refrigerator hinge

Industrial equipment | Material / fluid handling

DSM supported this metal to plastic conversion with its CAE simulation experience.

Agricultural Films

Industrial equipment | Agriculture

Very high viscosity; Lubricated; Food contact quality

Breathable Films for Food Packaging

Consumer goods | Food Packaging

Highly breathable; Bio-based alternative; High-temperature resistance; Excellent processing characteristics.

Engine Covers

Automotive | Drivetrain Transmission

Reliable; High heat resistant; Great surface appearance; Low warpage levels; Cost effective; High flowability enables thin wall designs

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귀하의 제품에 적합한 플라스틱을 찾으십시오. 모든 제품, 애플리케이션, 사양 등을 검색해보십시오.

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Setting a new standard in high temperature components: Envalior's new Stanyl® and Akulon® Diablo

As engine designers are challenged to create smaller, lighter, more powerful systems, Envalior is innovating the materials to make it possible. Envalior’s Diablo heat resistant technology is making Stanyl PA46 and Akulon PA66 the choice of the world’s leading car brands, by setting the new standard for high temperature components. Let’s talk about creating tomorrow’s engines today.