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RC Plastics RCPA6

Polyamide 6

Supplied by RC Plastics, Inc. (Div. of LNP Engineering Plastics)

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Recycled Content 
  • Yes
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (0.125 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Melting Temperature
°F
  
Related Terminology
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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