Nylon 6 / PA6
Tough, ductile, and with a 196°C HDT
Nylon 6 (PA6) offers an excellent balance of strength, toughness, and flexibility, making it suitable for durable, functional parts. It maintains good mechanical performance across a wide temperature range and provides strong resistance to wear, impact, and many chemicals.
PA6 exhibits lower stiffness than PA66 but greater ductility, allowing for improved energy absorption under stress. Its semi-crystalline structure ensures reliable dimensional stability and fatigue resistance.
PA6 delivers versatile, cost-effective solutions for engineering and industrial applications.
The specs
These are some of the key specifications of PA6. If you would like to find out more, please contact us here.
| PA6 Properties | UoM | |
|---|---|---|
| Young's modulus | 3 - 7.1 (reinforced) | N/mm² |
| Tensile strength | 70 - 86 (reinforced) | N/mm² |
| Elongation at break | > 15 - >2.6 (reinforced) | % |
| Melting point | 220 | °C |
You can use the interactive chart on the right to compare the characteristics of the different materials available at Verne AM.
Note: The material properties shown are for general guidance only. Actual values depend on part design and processing, and may differ significantly.
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