LFT Nylon Polyamide 12 Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Compounds

What is PA12 GF20?

Pa12 gf20 is a thermoplastic material that belongs to the nylon family. Nylon is a synthetic polymer that can be melted and molded into different shapes and forms. Nylon has many variants, such as nylon 6, nylon 6/6, nylon 11, and nylon 12. Each variant has different characteristics and properties depending on the number and arrangement of carbon atoms in its molecular structure.

Pa12 gf20 is based on nylon 12, which has 12 carbon atoms in each repeating unit of its polymer chain. Nylon 12 is also known as polyamide 12 or pa12. It is a semi-crystalline material that has a high melting point (180°C) and a low moisture absorption rate (0.5%). It also has good resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and impact.

Pa12 gf20 is a modified version of nylon 12 that has been reinforced with 20% glass fibers by weight. Glass fibers are thin strands of glass that are added to the compounds to improve its strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability. Glass fibers also reduce the shrinkage and warping of the material during cooling and processing.

Pa12 gf20 is produced by mixing nylon 12 compounds with glass fibers in an extruder or a compounding machine. The mixture is then granulated into pellets that can be used for injection molding or other processing methods. Pa12 gf20 can also be produced by adding glass fibers directly to the injection molding machine during the molding process.

Nylon (PA) 12 vs Nylon (PA) 6

When considering the comparison between PA 12 and PA 6, commonly known as Nylon 12 and Nylon 6, respectively, several key factors come into play. Let's explore the differences and similarities between Nylon 12 vs Nylon 6.

Starting with the chemical structure, both PA 12 and PA 6 belong to the family of polyamides and share similar amide group (-CO-NH-) linkages. However, they differ in terms of their monomer composition and the number of carbon atoms in their repeating units. PA 12 Nylon is derived from the monomer laurolactam, while Nylon 6, or PA 6, is synthesized from the monomer caprolactam. PA 12 has a higher number of carbon atoms in its repeating unit compared to PA 6. This variation in molecular structure leads to distinct material properties and performance characteristics.

In terms of mechanical properties, PA 12 generally exhibits higher tensile strength and impact resistance than PA 6. Nylon 12's enhanced toughness and durability make it suitable for applications that require robust materials capable of withstanding mechanical stress and impact forces.

Chemical resistance is another area where PA 12 and PA 6 differ. PA 12 demonstrates superior resistance to chemicals, solvents, oils, and fuels, making it highly suitable for applications in the automotive, chemical, and oil and gas industries. On the other hand, PA 6 offers good chemical resistance but may not perform as well as PA 12 in highly aggressive chemical environments.

Thermal stability is another factor to consider. PA12 Nylon exhibits better resistance to high temperatures than PA 6. It can retain its mechanical properties and dimensional stability even at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for applications involving heat exposure.

Regarding moisture absorption, PA 12 and PA 6 demonstrate similar characteristics. Both materials have low moisture absorption rates, leading to enhanced dimensional stability in humid or wet environments.

While both PA 12 and PA 6 share the advantages of polyamides such as good mechanical properties and chemical resistance, PA 12 offers improved strength, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal stability compared to PA 6.

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FAQ

Q: Does long glass fiber and long carbon fiber injection have special requirements for injection molding machines and molds?
A: There are certainly requirements. especially from the product design structure, as well as the injection molding machine screw nozzle and mold structure injection molding process must consider the requirements of long fiber.

Q. What are the advantages of long carbon fiber materials?
A: Thermoplastic LFT long carbon fiber material has high rigidity, good impact strength, low warping, low shrinkage, electrical conductivity and electrostatic properties, and its mechanical properties are better than glass fiber series. Long carbon fiber has the characteristics of lighter and more convenient processing to replace metal products.

Q. The cost of long fiber products is higher. Does it has a high recycling value?
A: The thermoplastic LFT long fiber material can be recycled and reused very well.

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