polyamide

polymer

Polyamide (nylon) is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer characterized by amide linkages in its backbone chain, available in various grades including PA6, PA66, and engineering variants with glass or mineral reinforcement. It is widely used in automotive components (fuel systems, air intake manifolds, bearing cages), mechanical parts requiring wear resistance (gears, bushings, connectors), and consumer applications (textiles, appliances) due to its combination of toughness, chemical resistance, and processability. Engineers select polyamide when balanced mechanical strength, environmental durability, and cost-effectiveness are priorities, though its moisture absorption and moderate thermal limits require design consideration compared to high-performance alternatives like polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or polyphenylene sulfide (PPS).

automotive fuel systems and intake componentsmechanical gears and bearing assemblieselectrical connectors and cable ductsindustrial wear-resistant bushingsappliance housings and internal partstextile fibers and reinforced composites

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?FDA?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Compressive Strength(σc)
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Elongation at Break(εf)
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Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf)
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Hardness (Vickers)(HV)
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Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
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Young's Modulus(E)
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)
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Melting Point / Solidus(Tm)
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Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
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Thermal Conductivity(k)
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Band Gap(Eg)
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Refractive Index(n)
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.