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Isocor™ HG26SI

Polyamide 612

Supplied by Shakespeare Monofilaments and Specialty Polymers

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Product Description
ISOCOR™ HG26SI is a medium viscosity PA-612 based nylon. This resin is specifically suited for applications requiring low-moisture regain and greater dimensional stability. ISOCOR™ HG26SI is used in applications requiring good electrical insulation properties. This resin can be processed using conventional techniques.

Typical applications for HG26SI include:
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Bristles
  • Extrusion
  • Tubing
  • Films
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
 
Features 
  • Electrically Insulating
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Medium Viscosity
 
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Film
  • Insulation
  • Tubing
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
 
Physical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
--
 
ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
--
in/in
ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
--
%
ASTM D570
Mechanical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
psi
ASTM D638
Impact
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
ASTM D256
Gardner Impact
in·lb
ASTM D3029
Thermal
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
--
°F
DSC
Additional Information
Dry
Color, ASTM D1003-97: 69.03 L
Color, ASTM D1003-97: -2.17 a
Color, ASTM D1003-97: -7.61 b
Related Terminology
Dry
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Isocor™ HG26SI, Isocor HG26SI, Isocor™ , Isocor, IsocorHG26SI, HG 26 SI, HG26SI, HG26, 26SI, Polyamide 612, Nylon 612, Polyamide, Nylon, pa612, Shakespeare, Polyamide612, Nylon612, 26HG
Generic Name
Dry
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA612, PA6/12.
Conditioned
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA612, PA6/12.
Features
Dry
Features may also be described by the following terms: Medium Viscosity, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable.
Uses
Dry
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Tubing, Tube.
Conditioned
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Isocor™ HG26SI, Isocor HG26SI, Isocor™ , Isocor, IsocorHG26SI, HG 26 SI, HG26SI, HG26, 26SI, Polyamide 612, Nylon 612, Polyamide, Nylon, pa612, Shakespeare, Polyamide612, Nylon612, 26HG
Injection
Dry
Unit
 
Dew Point
°F
 
Suggested Max Moisture
%
 
Hopper Temperature
°F
 
Rear Temperature
°F
 
Middle Temperature
°F
 
Front Temperature
°F
 
Nozzle Temperature
°F
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Injection Pressure
psi
 
Injection Rate
 
 
Back Pressure
psi
 
Extrusion
Dry
Unit
 
Suggested Max Moisture
%
 
Hopper Temperature
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
 
Die Temperature
°F
 
Extrusion Notes
Flange: 500°F (260°C)
Air Dew Point (max): 0°F (-18°C)
Neck: 500°F (260°C)
Head: 480°F (250°C)
Pump: 480°F (250°C)
L/D Ratio: 24 to 30:1
Compression Ratio: 3.5:1
Polymer @ Die: 430°F (220°C)
Screw Pressure: 2000 psi
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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