CLARIANT
Swiss company introduces new PA 6.6 compounds for injection moulding
 Parts machined from bar stock, such as the bushings, left, can be expensive. By injection moulding Clariant MoS2 lubricated PA 6.6 to near-finished shape prior to machining, processors can make the same parts (right) in less time and with minimal material waste. (Photo: Clariant) |
Injection moulding grades of molybdenum disulphide-filled PA 6.6 compounds are now available from Swiss speciality chemicals producer Clariant (Muttenz; www.clariant.com). The company said the materials have been developed for applications requiring toughness, high compressive strength and lubricity.
“Renol” 6642 MoS2 lubricated PA 6.6 compound has a tensile strength at yield of 11,500 psi and breaks at 40% tensile elongation. Its properties make it an alternative in metal replacement for applications such as bushings. By injection moulding the material, processors eliminate scrap almost entirely and cut manufacturing times by 75% or more, Clariant said.
For applications requiring tight tolerances, parts can be moulded and then machined to finished dimensions with minimal material waste and improved cycle times.
“Renol” 6642 MoS2 lubricated PA 6.6 compound has a tensile strength at yield of 11,500 psi and breaks at 40% tensile elongation. Its properties make it an alternative in metal replacement for applications such as bushings. By injection moulding the material, processors eliminate scrap almost entirely and cut manufacturing times by 75% or more, Clariant said.
For applications requiring tight tolerances, parts can be moulded and then machined to finished dimensions with minimal material waste and improved cycle times.
22.08.2013 Plasteurope.com [226154-0]
Published on 22.08.2013
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