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TAROMID A 280 MT8

Polyamide 66

Mineral Filler, 40%

Supplied by Taro Plast S.p.A.

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Product Description
Polyammide 66 with 40% mineral reinforcement, high dimensional stability, high rigidity, good mechanical and thermal properties, good surface finish.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Mineral Filler, 40% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Surface Finish
  • High Rigidity
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
      
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (280°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238, ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage
     ASTM D955
Flow
in/in
  
Across Flow
in/in
  
Water Absorption
      
73°F, 24 hr
%
 ASTM D570, ISO 62
Saturation
%
 ASTM D570
Saturation, 73°F
%
 ISO 62
Granule Humidity
%
 Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790, ISO 178
Flexural Strength
      
--
psi
 ISO 178
Break
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength 2 (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ASTM D256, ISO 179
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength 2 (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ASTM D256, ISO 179
Notched Izod Impact (73°F, 0.126 in)
ft·lb/in
 ISO 180, ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648, ISO 75-2/A
Max. Continuous Use Temperature
      
-- 3
°F
 IEC 60216
-- 4
°F
 IEC 60216
-- 5
°F
 IEC 60216
-- 6
°F
 IEC 60167
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ISO 306/B50, ASTM D1525 7
Ball Pressure Test (329°F)
 
 VDE 0470
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D211, ISO 121
CLTE - Flow (-22 to 86°F)
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (0.0787 in)
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Comparative Tracking Index (Solution A)
V
 IEC 60112
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
     UL 94
0.0382 in
 
  
0.0630 in
 
  
0.126 in
 
  
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (0.0787 in)
°F
 IEC 60695-2-13
Oxygen Index
%
 ASTM D2863
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: TAROMID A 280 MT8, TAROMID A , TAROMIDA280MT8, TAROMIDA, A 280 MT 8, A280 MT8, A280, 280 MT 8, A280MT8, 280 MT8, 280MT, MT8, 280MT8, Polyamide 66, Nylon 66, Polyamide, Nylon, pa66, Taro Plast, Polyamide66, Nylon66, MT280, 280A
Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA66.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Rigidity, Good Surface Finish.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
      
--
°F
  
Pre-heater
°F
  
Drying Time
      
--
hr
  
Pre-heater
hr
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
26x4x50 mm
320000 hrs
4Short Term
5Heat Stabilized, 20000 hrs
6Heat Stabilized, Short Term
7Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
 
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