PA610 GF30

PA610 GF30 is a type of nylon 610 reinforced with 30% glass fiber. Compared to PA610 GF25, it boasts even greater strength and stiffness due to the increased fiber content. However, this also makes it slightly heavier and potentially more brittle. It’s commonly used in demanding applications requiring high performance.

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Breif Introduction of PA610 GF30

PA610 GF30 is a robust engineering plastic built on a foundation of Nylon 610, but with a significant upgrade: 30% glass fiber reinforcement. Let’s delve into what this means:

Base Material: PA610, a type of nylon known for its inherent strength, elasticity, and good heat resistance. It also offers favorable electrical properties compared to other nylons.
Glass Fiber Reinforcement: The “GF30” signifies 30% glass fibers are added to the plastic. These tiny, reinforcing strands significantly enhance the material’s overall performance.

Key benefits of PA610 GF30:

Superior Strength: Compared to unfilled PA610, the 30% glass fiber content dramatically improves the material’s tensile strength and rigidity. This makes PA610 GF30 ideal for applications requiring high mechanical loads.
Increased Stiffness: PA610 GF30 exhibits significantly less flex and bend compared to pure PA610, making it a great choice for components needing dimensional stability.
Good Electrical Properties: PA610 itself boasts favorable electrical properties, and the addition of glass fibers doesn’t significantly hinder this advantage.

Things to Consider:

Brittleness: While stronger, PA610 GF30 can be slightly more brittle than unfilled nylon. This means it may be more susceptible to cracking under high impact.
Weight: The presence of glass fibers increases the overall weight of the material compared to pure PA610.
Machinability: Machining or drilling PA610 GF30 might be slightly more challenging due to the presence of glass fibers.

Overall, PA610 GF30 is a valuable material for demanding applications where superior strength, stiffness, and good electrical properties are crucial. It’s commonly used in automotive parts, electronic components, and various industrial applications.

Application Industry of PA610 GF30

Medical Instrument

Airplane Accessories

Car Accessories

PA610 GF30 Data Sheet

Mechanical properties

dry / cond

Unit

Test Standard

ISO Data

Tensile Modulus

8000 / 7100

MPa

ISO 527

Stress at break

150 / 130

MPa

ISO 527

Strain at break

3.5 / 7

ISO 527

Flexural modulus, 23°C

7600 / –

MPa

ISO 178

Flexural strength

220 / –

MPa

ISO 178

Charpy impact strength, +23°C

80 / 85

kJ/m²

ISO 179/1eU

Charpy notched impact strength, +23°C

12 / 14

kJ/m²

ISO 179/1eA

Charpy notched impact strength, -30°C

9 / –

kJ/m²

ISO 179/1eA

Thermal properties

dry / cond

Unit

Test Standard

ISO Data

Melting temperature, 10°C/min

220 / *

°C

ISO 11357-1/-3

Temp. of deflection under load, 1.80 MPa

200 / *

°C

ISO 75-1/-2

Temp. of deflection under load, 0.45 MPa

210 / *

°C

ISO 75-1/-2

Temp. of deflection under load, 8.00 MPa

140 / *

°C

ISO 75-1/-2

Burning behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.

HB / *

class

IEC 60695-11-10

Thickness tested

1.5 / *

–

Burning behav. at thickness h

HB / *

class

IEC 60695-11-10

Thickness tested

0.8 / *

–

Electrical properties

dry / cond

Unit

Test Standard

ISO Data

Volume resistivity

1E11 / –

Ohm*m

IEC 62631-3-1

Electric strength

30 / –

kV/mm

IEC 60243-1

Comparative tracking index

550 / –

–

IEC 60112

Other properties	dry / cond	Unit	Test Standard
Water absorption	1.4 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity absorption	0.6 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1300 / –	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Processing Recommendation Injection Molding	Value	Unit	Test Standard
Pre-drying – Temperature	80	°C	–
Pre-drying – Time	2 – 4	h	–
Processing humidity	≤0.1	%	–
Melt temperature	240 – 290	°C	–
Mold temperature	80 – 100	°C	–