PA 6 — Polyamide 6
PA 6 is an engineering thermoplastic from the polyamide family with good toughness, high abrasion resistance and strong mechanical load-bearing capacity. It is the material of choice when parts need to be durable, wear-resistant and technically stable.
What is PA 6?
PA 6 is an engineering thermoplastic from the polyamide family with good toughness, high abrasion resistance and strong mechanical load-bearing capacity. It is the material of choice when parts need to be durable, wear-resistant and technically stable.
Typical properties
| Density | ~1.13–1.15 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strength | ~55–85 MPa |
| Melting point | ~220 °C |
| Wear resistance | very good |
| Moisture absorption | must be considered |
Typical applications
Industries
Processing
Mostly injection moulding and extrusion. Careful drying before processing is essential — residual moisture degrades mechanical properties and surface quality.
How NSB supplies PA 6
NSB Polymers trades PA 6 in Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade and Stocklot qualities — sourced from 50+ producers and 200+ trading partners worldwide. Available lots change weekly.
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