High-Performance Nylons that Bridge Gap Between Nylons 6/66 and PPA | Plastics Technology

BASF’s new Ultramid T6000 and T7000 offer several performance and processing advantages.

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Two new high-performance nylons launched by BASF are said to bridge the gap between nylons 6 and 66 with the company’s Ultramid Advanced PPA portfolio.

Ultramid T6000 (PA66/6T) is a high-temperature, nonhalogen flame-retardant nylon (nylon blend 66/6T) that is said to outperform nylon 66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in the presence of humidity and at elevated temperatures. It boasts easy processing similar to standard nylon with low tool corrosion. According to BASF, it has been proven that mold temperature has no significant influence on the mechanical properties of the material. T6000 shows high flowability and opens up new, colorful possibilities with even white color shades for miniaturization parts with electrical protection. The flame-retardant material shows excellent RTI and GWIT values, and is said to open up colorful possibilities with even white color shades for miniaturization of E&E parts.

Ultramid T7000 is a nylon/PPA blend that is said to surpass nylon 66 in mechanical properties especially in presence of humidity up to a temperature of 176°F/80°C. This blend boasts high stiffness and strength, which makes it a perfect metal replacement - plus the added value of a smooth surface finish and dimensional stability.

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