Nylon 46 Fiber

Nylon 46 Fiber combines exceptional heat resistance, high stiffness, and low creep, maintaining performance at elevated temperatures and under mechanical stress. Its molecular orientation provides superior dimensional stability, making it ideal for tire cords, high-performance textiles, and reinforcing fibers in composites. Applications include electromotor components, industrial conveyor belts, and structural fabrics for aerospace. Technologies such as high-speed tire reinforcement, lightweight structural panels, and thermally stable woven components benefit from its durability and strength. In research, Nylon 46 fibers are studied for high-tension annealing effects, molecular alignment, and integration into next-generation composite architectures. Its blend of mechanical and thermal stability ensures continued importance across demanding industrial and scientific uses.

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Tolerances

Fiber

Filament Diameter		±25%
Number Of Yarns		±10%
Number Of Filaments		±10%
Tex Number		±10%
Length		+5% / -1%

Material Properties for Polymers

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	3.8-4.3
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.35
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	20
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹²-10¹⁴
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹³-10¹⁵

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V2 @ 0.8mm
Radiation resistance	Fair
Limiting oxygen index( % )	24
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	3.7
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	1.3
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.18

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Rockwell	M92
Tensile modulus( GPa )	3.1-3.3
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	80
Tensile strength( MPa )	55-100

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	220
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	160
Lower working temperature( C )	-40
Upper working temperature( C )	100-200
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.3@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	80-90