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Ultramid® 8260

Polyamide 6

Mineral Filler, 40%

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Ultramid 8260 is a 40% mineral reinforced PA6 injection molding compound. It possesses high stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance combined with excellent processability including low warp and resistance to sink-mark formation. It is also available in heat stabilized (Ultramid 8260 HS) versions. It can be painted or chrome plated and is also available in pigmented versions.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Mineral Filler, 40% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flow
  • Good Processability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Stiffness
  • Low Viscosity
  • Low Warpage
  • Platable
  • Semi Crystalline
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Fittings
  • Furniture
  • Marine Applications
  • Power/Other Tools
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
        
--
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
--
lb/in³
 ISO 1183 2
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
--
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption
        
24 hr
--
%
 ASTM D570
73°F, 24 hr
--
%
 ISO 62
Saturation
--
%
 ASTM D570, ISO 62 2
Equilibrium, 50% RH
--
%
 ASTM D570
Equilibrium
--
%
 ISO 62 2
Mechanical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
        
-40°F
--
psi
 ISO 527-2
176°F
--
psi
 ISO 527-2
250°F
--
psi
 ISO 527-2
--
psi
 ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Strength
        
Break, 73°F
psi
 ASTM D638
Break
psi
 ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Elongation
        
Break, 73°F
%
 ASTM D638
Break
%
 ISO 527-2 2
Flexural Modulus
        
-40°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
73°F
psi
 ASTM D790
149°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
194°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
250°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
73°F
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength
        
-40°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
73°F
psi
 ASTM D790
149°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
194°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
250°F
--
psi
 ASTM D790
73°F
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Charpy notched impact strength
       ISO 179/1eA 2
-22°F
--
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
--
ft·lb/in²
  
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
--
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
--
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Drop Impact Resistance (73°F)
ft·lb
 Internal Method
Hardness
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
--
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
        
66 psi
--
°F
 ISO 75-2 2
264 psi, Unannealed
--
°F
 ASTM D648
Melting Temperature
--
°F
 ASTM D3418, ISO 3146
CLTE
        
Flow
--
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Flow
--
in/in/°F
 ISO 11359-2
Transverse
--
in/in/°F
 ISO 11359-2
Electrical
Dry
Conditioned
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
        
0.0591 in
--
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
--
--
ohm·in
 IEC 60093 2
Dielectric Strength 3 (0.0591 in)
--
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Related Terminology
Dry
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultramid® 8260, Ultramid 8260, Ultramid® , Ultramid, Ultramid8260, 8260, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6, Polyamide, Nylon, pa6, BASF, Polyamide6, Nylon6
Generic Name
Dry
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Conditioned
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA6.
Features
Dry
Features may also be described by the following terms: Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Stiffness, Low Warpage, Low Warp, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Semi-Crystalline, Good Flow, Good Stiffness, Low Viscosity.
Uses
Dry
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Power Tools, Tools, Appliance Components, Appliance Parts.
Conditioned
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultramid® 8260, Ultramid 8260, Ultramid® , Ultramid, Ultramid8260, 8260, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6, Polyamide, Nylon, pa6, BASF, Polyamide6, Nylon6
Injection
Dry
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Tested in accordance with ISO 10350. 23°C/50%r.h. unless otherwise noted.
3Method A (Short-Time)
 
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