PA 46

PA 46 is charac­te­ri­zed by better reten­tion of stiff­ness and creep resis­tance over a wide tempe­ra­ture range, as well as higher heat aging resis­tance. Accor­din­gly, the appli­ca­ti­ons are mainly in the higher tempe­ra­ture range of approx. 80-150 °C.

The data sheets for this mate­rial and other mate­ri­als can be found in our down­load center.

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Mate­rial Main features Target industry/applications
PA 46 (Poly­amide 46)
  • high heat resistance
  • High stiff­ness and strength even at higher temperatures
  • good creep resistance
  • Good chemi­cal resistance
  • resistant to many oils, grea­ses and fuels
  • high mois­ture absorption
  • Advan­ta­ges in the area of mecha­ni­cal proper­ties and creep and fati­gue proper­ties compared to other poly­ami­des at eleva­ted temperature.
  • Mecha­ni­cal Engineering
  • Auto­mo­tive industry
  • Trans­port and conveyor technology
  • Sliding and wearing parts that are expo­sed to increased temperatures