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Amodel® A-1145 HS

Polyphthalamide

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 45%

Supplied by Solvay Specialty Polymers

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Product Description
Amodel A-1145 HS is a 45% glass reinforced, heat stabilized polyphthalamide (PPA) with a high heat deflection temperature, very high flexural modulus and very high tensile strength. Excellent creep resistance and low moisture absorption are also characteristic of this resin.

  • Black: A-1145 HS BK 324
  • Natural: A-1145 HS NT
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 45% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Creep Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Stiffness
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Strength
  • High Temperature Strength
  • Low Moisture Absorption
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Automotive Under the Hood
  • Connectors
  • Housings
  • Industrial Applications
  • Industrial Parts
  • Machine/Mechanical Parts
  • Metal Replacement
  • Power/Other Tools
  • Valves/Valve Parts
RoHS Compliance 
Automotive Specifications 
Appearance 
  • Black
  • Natural Color
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Multi-Point Data 
  • Isothermal Stress vs. Strain (ISO 11403-1)
  • Secant Modulus vs. Strain (ISO 11403-1)
  • Viscosity vs. Shear Rate (ISO 11403-2)
Physical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Density
--
g/cm³
ISO 1183/A
Molding Shrinkage       ASTM D955
Flow
in/in
 
Across Flow
in/in
 
Water Absorption (24 hr)
--
%
ASTM D570
Mechanical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus        
--
psi
ASTM D638
73°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
212°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
302°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
347°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress        
Break, 73°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
Break, 212°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
Break, 302°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
Break, 347°F
--
psi
ISO 527-2
--
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation        
Break
%
ASTM D638
Break, 73°F
--
%
ISO 527-2
Break, 212°F
--
%
ISO 527-2
Break, 302°F
--
%
ISO 527-2
Break, 347°F
--
%
ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus        
--
psi
ASTM D790
73°F
--
psi
ISO 178
212°F
--
psi
ISO 178
302°F
--
psi
ISO 178
347°F
--
psi
ISO 178
Flexural Strength        
--
psi
ASTM D790
347°F
--
psi
ISO 178
302°F
--
psi
ISO 178
212°F
--
psi
ISO 178
73°F
--
psi
ISO 178
Compressive Strength (1.00 in)
--
psi
ASTM D695
Shear Strength
psi
ASTM D732
Poisson's Ratio
--
 
ASTM E132
Impact
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
--
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
--
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eU
Notched Izod Impact        
--
ft·lb/in
ASTM D256
73°F
--
ft·lb/in²
ISO 180/1A
Unnotched Izod Impact        
--
--
ft·lb/in
ASTM D256
73°F
--
ft·lb/in²
ISO 180/1U
Hardness
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
--
 
ASTM D785
Thermal
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load        
66 psi, Annealed, 0.126 in
--
°F
ASTM D648
264 psi, Unannealed
--
°F
ISO 75-2/A
264 psi, Annealed, 0.126 in
--
°F
ASTM D648
Max. Continuous Use Temperature       ASTM D3045
-- 2
--
°F
 
-- 3
--
°F
 
Melting Temperature
--
°F
ISO 11357-3, ASTM D3418
CLTE       ASTM E831
Flow: 32 to 212°F
--
in/in/°F
 
Flow: 212 to 392°F
--
in/in/°F
 
Transverse: 32 to 212°F
--
in/in/°F
 
Transverse: 212 to 392°F
--
in/in/°F
 
Electrical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (0.126 in)
V/mil
ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant       ASTM D150
60 Hz
 
 
1 MHz
 
 
Dissipation Factor       ASTM D150
60 Hz
 
 
1 MHz
 
 
Arc Resistance
sec
ASTM D495
Flammability
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL 4 (0.126 in)
--
 
UL 94
UL
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
V
UL 746
Related Terminology
Dry
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Amodel® A-1145 HS, Amodel A1145 HS, Amodel® , Amodel, AmodelA1145HS, A-1145 HS, A1145 HS, A:1145 HS, A/1145 HS, A+1145 HS, A_1145 HS, A 1145 HS, A1145, 1145HS, A1145HS, A_1145HS, Polyphthalamide, PPA, Polyamide, Nylon, Solvay Specialty, 1145A
Features
Dry
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Creep Resistance, Creep Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, High Temperature Strength, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Heat Resistance, Good Stiffness, High Strength.
Uses
Dry
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Power Tools, Tools, Machine Parts, Mechanical Parts, Machine/Mechanical Parts, Housings, Housing, Industrial Parts, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Valves, Valve Parts.
Automotive Specifications
Dry
This plastic material has approval for 14 automotive specifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of specifications for that agency): GM (3), CHRYSLER (1), BOSCH (1), 3M (1), TRW (1), FORD (2), ISO (1), ASTM (4).
Conditioned
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Amodel® A-1145 HS, Amodel A1145 HS, Amodel® , Amodel, AmodelA1145HS, A-1145 HS, A1145 HS, A:1145 HS, A/1145 HS, A+1145 HS, A_1145 HS, A 1145 HS, A1145, 1145HS, A1145HS, A_1145HS, Polyphthalamide, PPA, Polyamide, Nylon, Solvay Specialty, 1145A
Injection
Dry
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
 
Drying Time
hr
 
Suggested Max Moisture
%
 
Rear Temperature
°F
 
Front Temperature
°F
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
220000 hr
35000 hr
4These flammability ratings are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other materials under actual fire conditions.
 
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