Compared to other thermoplastics, polyamide has a high moisture absorption of up to 3 % in a normal atmosphere. This increases the impact strength. Even better values can be obtained through conditioning (heating in a water bath) for a specific duration and at a specific temperature. However, conditioning can also occur automatically after lengthy storage in air.

Polyamide has high strength, rigidity, abrasion resistance, impact strength and notched impact strength. Polyamide also has high heat distortion resistance, good slip and emergency running properties. Polyamides are resistant e.g. to hydrocarbons (aliphatic and aromatic), diluted alkalis, alcohols, oils or greases.

PA 6 has very good machining properties and can also be processed in other ways. PA 6 can be processed in numerous ways, e.g. turning, milling, sawing, drilling, punching, welding, thermoforming.

• Mechanical engineering
• Model- and mold-making
• Food industry
• Vehicle construction
• Textiles industry
• Electrical and electronics industry
• Packaging industry
• Offshore