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Formula: PA 12 - 30% GFR
Form: Rod
Material: 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 12
Commodity: Polymers
Diameter:
92mm
30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 12 Rods available as part of our wide range of specialized rods. Their glass fiber reinforcement provides high strength and stiffness while the nylon 12 polymer matrix offers chemical resistance and low friction. Potential applications include mechanical parts like gears and rollers where a combination of strength, toughness and wear resistance is needed. These rods can also be machined into custom shapes. With 10 variations of our reinforced polymer composite rods to choose from, we provide options for designers looking for a high-performance engineered plastic.
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Fair-Poor |
| Alcohols | Fair |
| Alkalis | Poor |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 4 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 0.04 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 35 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Good |
| Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) | 0.6 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.23 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | R110 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 8 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 6 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 234 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 105 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 160 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -78 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 105-150 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.16 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 20 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | 110 |