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Beetle® ALF20

Polyamide 66

Supplied by Teknor Apex Company (Chem Polymer)

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Product Description
ALF20 is a self-lubricating grade of nylon 66 containing PTFE and Silicone. It offers outstanding surface wear characteristics of moulded parts. It is suitable for applications such as bearings and mechanical parts.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • PTFE + Silicone Lubricant
Features 
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • Low Friction
  • Lubricated
  • Self Lubricating
  
Uses 
  • Bearings
  • Machine/Mechanical Parts
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Break)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ISO 178
Wear Factor
10^-10 in³·min/ft·lb·hr
 ASTM D3702
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
      
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
Melting Temperature
°F
  
Related Terminology
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Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PA66.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Self-Lubricating, Self Lubricating, Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, Low Friction.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Machine Parts, Mechanical Parts, Machine/Mechanical Parts.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Injection Notes
No drying is necessary unless the material has been exposed to air for longer than three hours.

Back Pressure: Low
Injection Pressure: High
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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