{ "spore": "profile", "id": "pa66-gf30", "spore_version": "0.2", "family": "polyamides", "name": "Polyamide 66, 30% glass fibre reinforced (PA66-GF30, Nylatron GF30, TECAMID 66 GF30)", "abbreviation": "PA66-GF30", "role": "glass-filled engineering thermoplastic for machined structural and wear parts", "category": "composites", "type": "glass-fiber-reinforced", "summary": "PA66-GF30 is polyamide 66 (nylon 66) filled with 30% glass fibre. Two datasheets read for this profile give a density of 1.29 g/cc for Nylatron GF30 (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials) and 1.34 g/cm3 for TECAMID 66 GF30 (Ensinger), so the sheets disagree. Mitsubishi gives a flexural modulus of 4.48 GPa and a heat deflection temperature of 204 °C at 1.8 MPa, and it rates strong acids and strong alkalies as unacceptable.\n", "best_for": "Stiff, heat-tolerant machined parts and gears: 4.48 GPa flexural modulus and 204 °C heat deflection at 1.8 MPa (Mitsubishi Nylatron GF30)", "weakest_at": "Water uptake and heat over the long-term limit of 104 °C in air (Mitsubishi), with strong acids and strong alkalies rated unacceptable", "identity": { "formula": "(C12H22N2O2)n polyamide 66 repeat unit, with 30% glass fibre filler", "designations": [ { "system": "Trade name", "code": "Nylatron® GF30", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Document title (Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced)" }, { "system": "Trade name", "code": "TECAMID® 66 GF30", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Document title (TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes)" }, { "system": "ASTM", "code": "D6779-11", "note": "resin specification printed on the TECAMID sheet for this material", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Resin specification line" } ], "source": "wikipedia-nylon66", "where": "Chemical formula line and repeat unit in the reaction equation; glass fibre content from the Nylatron GF30 category line" }, "tags": { "environments": [], "stresses": [], "applications": [ "mechanisms", "structures" ] }, "properties": [ { "benchmark": "density", "label": "Specific gravity (density), Nylatron GF30", "value": 1.29, "bound": "exact", "unit": "g/cc", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D792", "temperature": "not printed", "grade": "Nylatron GF30, 30% glass-reinforced nylon 66" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value; ASTM D792 cited by the sheet", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Physical Properties table, Specific Gravity row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "moisture_absorption", "label": "Water absorption after 24 h immersion, Nylatron GF30", "value": 0.3, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "condition": "immersion, 24 hr", "standard": "ASTM D570" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Physical Properties table, Water Absorption row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "moisture_absorption", "label": "Water absorption at saturation, Nylatron GF30", "value": 5.5, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "condition": "immersion to saturation", "standard": "ASTM D570" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "note": "The TECAMID sheet prints 0.30 % at saturation under a different test wording; see the TECAMID rows.", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Physical Properties table, Water Absorption at Saturation row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "ultimate_tensile_strength", "label": "Tensile strength, Nylatron GF30", "value": 93.1, "bound": "exact", "unit": "MPa", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D638", "temperature": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Mechanical Properties table, Tensile Strength row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "ultimate_tensile_strength", "label": "Tensile strength at 65 °C, Nylatron GF30", "value": 41.4, "bound": "exact", "unit": "MPa", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D638", "temperature": "65 °C (150 °F)" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Mechanical Properties table, Tensile Strength at 65°C (150°F) row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "elongation", "label": "Elongation at break, Nylatron GF30", "value": 5, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D638", "temperature": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Mechanical Properties table, Elongation at Break row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "elastic_modulus", "label": "Tensile modulus, Nylatron GF30", "value": 4.65, "bound": "exact", "unit": "GPa", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D638", "temperature": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Mechanical Properties table, Tensile Modulus row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "flexural_strength", "label": "Flexural strength, Nylatron GF30", "value": 145, "bound": "exact", "unit": "MPa", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D790", "temperature": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Mechanical Properties table, Flexural Strength row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "flexural_modulus", "label": "Flexural modulus, Nylatron GF30", "value": 4.48, "bound": "exact", "unit": "GPa", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D790", "temperature": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Mechanical Properties table, Flexural Modulus row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "melting_point", "label": "Melting point (crystalline peak), Nylatron GF30", "value": 260, "bound": "exact", "unit": "°C", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "basis": "crystalline peak", "standard": "ASTM D3418" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Thermal Properties table, Melting Point row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "heat_deflection_temperature", "label": "Deflection temperature at 1.8 MPa, Nylatron GF30", "value": 204, "bound": "exact", "unit": "°C", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "load": "1.8 MPa (264 psi)", "standard": "ASTM D648" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Thermal Properties table, Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "max_service_temp", "label": "Maximum service temperature in air, long term, Nylatron GF30", "value": 104, "bound": "exact", "unit": "°C", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "environment": "air", "duration": "long term" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value (the same row also prints 220 °F)", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Thermal Properties table, Maximum Service Temperature, Air row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "cte", "label": "Linear coefficient of thermal expansion, Nylatron GF30", "value": 36, "bound": "exact", "unit": "µm/m-°C", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM E831", "range": "-40.0 to 149 °C" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value, unit as printed", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Thermal Properties table, CTE linear row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "thermal_conductivity", "label": "Thermal conductivity, Nylatron GF30", "value": 0.245, "bound": "exact", "unit": "W/m-K", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM F433" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Thermal Properties table, Thermal Conductivity row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "dielectric_strength", "label": "Dielectric strength, short term, Nylatron GF30", "value": 13.8, "bound": "exact", "unit": "kV/mm", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "ASTM D149", "condition": "short term", "thickness": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Electrical Properties table, Dielectric Strength row", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "glass_fibre_content", "label": "Glass fibre content (filler)", "value": 30, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "basis": "nominal filler content printed in the product name and category line" }, "method": "Printed in the product description; not a measured value", "status": "ground", "note": "Non-canonical property name; the file has no canonical name for filler content.", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Document title and Categories line (Nylon 66, 30% Glass Fiber Filled)", "source_detail": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "density", "label": "Density, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 1.34, "bound": "exact", "unit": "g/cm3", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "basis": "printed on the sheet; no test standard printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value; Ensinger stock shapes data (extruded shapes material)", "status": "ground", "note": "Differs from the Mitsubishi value for Nylatron GF30 (1.29 g/cc); both are kept.", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Top block, Density row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "elastic_modulus", "label": "Modulus of elasticity (tensile), TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 797000, "bound": "exact", "unit": "psi", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 638", "test": "tensile test" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in psi", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "yield_strength", "label": "Tensile strength at yield, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 13000, "bound": "exact", "unit": "psi", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 638" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in psi", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Tensile strength at yield row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "ultimate_tensile_strength", "label": "Tensile strength at break, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 13000, "bound": "exact", "unit": "psi", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 638" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in psi", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Tensile strength at break row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "elongation", "label": "Elongation at yield, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 8, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 638" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Elongation at yield row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "elongation", "label": "Elongation at break, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 14, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 638" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "note": "The Mitsubishi sheet prints 5.0 % at break for Nylatron GF30; the two sheets disagree and both are kept.", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Elongation at break row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "flexural_strength", "label": "Flexural strength, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 19575, "bound": "exact", "unit": "psi", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 790" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in psi", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Flexural strength row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "flexural_modulus", "label": "Modulus of elasticity (flexural), TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 681000, "bound": "exact", "unit": "psi", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "temperature": "73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 790" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in psi", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Mechanical properties table, Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "melting_point", "label": "Melting temperature, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 499, "bound": "exact", "unit": "°F", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "standard": "not printed" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in °F", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Thermal properties table, Melting temperature row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "max_service_temp", "label": "Service temperature, long term, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 230, "bound": "exact", "unit": "°F", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "duration": "long term" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in °F", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Thermal properties table, Service temperature, Long Term row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "max_service_temp", "label": "Service temperature, intermittent, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 338, "bound": "exact", "unit": "°F", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "duration": "intermittent" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value in °F", "status": "ground", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Thermal properties table, Service temperature, Intermittent row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "moisture_absorption", "label": "Water absorption after 24 hours, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 0.25, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "condition": "24 hours at 73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 570" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "note": "The Mitsubishi sheet prints 0.30 % after 24 hours; both are kept.", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Other properties table, Moisture absorption @ 24 hrs row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } }, { "benchmark": "moisture_absorption", "label": "Water absorption at saturation, TECAMID 66 GF30", "value": 0.3, "bound": "exact", "unit": "%", "scope": "material", "conditions": { "condition": "saturation at 73 °F", "standard": "ASTM D 570" }, "method": "Printed datasheet value", "status": "ground", "note": "The Mitsubishi sheet prints 5.5 % at saturation under immersion; the two sheets disagree and both are kept.", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Other properties table, Moisture absorption @ saturation row", "source_detail": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" } } ], "corrosion": [ { "environment": "Strong acids, pH 1-3", "headline": "Strong acids at pH 1-3 are rated unacceptable for this grade.", "effect": "The Mitsubishi chemical resistance table rates strong acids at pH 1-3 as unacceptable, and weak acids as limited.", "rating": "severe", "conditions": { "basis": "datasheet word 'Unacceptable' mapped to severe by Space Mushroom", "grade": "Nylatron GF30" }, "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Chemical Resistance Properties table, Acids, Strong (pH 1-3) row" }, { "environment": "Strong alkalies, pH 11-14", "headline": "Strong alkalies at pH 11-14 are rated unacceptable for this grade.", "effect": "The Mitsubishi chemical resistance table rates strong alkalies at pH 11-14 as unacceptable, and weak alkalies as limited.", "rating": "severe", "conditions": { "basis": "datasheet word 'Unacceptable' mapped to severe by Space Mushroom", "grade": "Nylatron GF30" }, "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Chemical Resistance Properties table, Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14) row" }, { "environment": "Water and humid service", "headline": "The two datasheets print different water uptake figures for this grade.", "effect": "Mitsubishi prints 0.30 % water absorption after 24 hours and 5.5 % at saturation, both by immersion. Ensinger prints 0.25 % at 24 hours and 0.30 % at saturation, both at 73 °F. The figures were not averaged.", "rating": "moderate", "conditions": { "basis": "ASTM D570 cited by both sheets, under different test wording", "grade": "PA66 GF30 as printed by two makers" }, "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Physical Properties table, Water Absorption rows; TECAMID sheet, Other properties table" }, { "environment": "Continuous sunlight", "headline": "Continuous sunlight is rated limited for this grade.", "effect": "The Mitsubishi chemical resistance table gives continuous sunlight as limited. No UV retention figure was printed.", "rating": "moderate", "conditions": { "basis": "datasheet word 'Limited' mapped to moderate by Space Mushroom", "test": "not printed" }, "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Chemical Resistance Properties table, Continuous Sunlight row" }, { "environment": "Hot water and steam", "headline": "Hot water and steam are rated limited for this grade.", "effect": "The Mitsubishi chemical resistance table gives hot water and steam as limited.", "rating": "moderate", "conditions": { "basis": "datasheet word 'Limited' mapped to moderate by Space Mushroom" }, "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Chemical Resistance Properties table, Hot Water / Steam row" }, { "environment": "Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, inorganic salt solutions", "headline": "Hydrocarbons and inorganic salt solutions are rated acceptable.", "effect": "The Mitsubishi chemical resistance table rates aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, inorganic salt solutions and ketones and esters as acceptable.", "rating": "low", "conditions": { "basis": "datasheet word 'Acceptable' mapped to low by Space Mushroom" }, "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Chemical Resistance Properties table, Hydrocarbons and Inorganic Salt Solutions rows" } ], "risks": { "hazards": [ { "text": "The handling sheet for Sustamid 66 GF 30 black, a glass-fibre PA 66 from another maker, prints 'none' under special risks for mankind and the environment and 'none' under components subject to labelling. It states the product is not subject to labelling.", "ghs": [], "source": "roechling-gf30-handling", "where": "Sections 4 and 9" }, { "text": "The same sheet classifies the product as an article exempt from REACh registration, and as not classified as a hazardous good under transport regulations.", "ghs": [], "source": "roechling-gf30-handling", "where": "Sections 6 and 10" } ], "failure_risks": [ { "mode": "Water uptake in humid or wet service", "trigger": "Immersion, or long exposure to humid air", "consequence": "Water absorption is 0.30 % after 24 hours and 5.5 % at saturation on the Mitsubishi sheet. The TECAMID sheet prints 0.25 % at 24 hours and 0.30 % at saturation. The two sheets disagree.", "severity": "moderate", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Physical Properties table, Water Absorption rows" }, { "mode": "Softening above the long-term service limit", "trigger": "Continuous use above the long-term limit of 104 °C in air", "consequence": "The Mitsubishi sheet prints 104 °C for long-term service in air, and 204 °C as the deflection temperature at 1.8 MPa. Above the long-term limit the part is outside its rated use.", "severity": "moderate", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Thermal Properties table, Maximum Service Temperature, Air and Deflection Temperature rows" } ], "side_effects": [ { "text": "In a fire, the handling sheet lists carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and traces of hydrogen cyanide as the combustion products. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and breathing apparatus.", "affects": "People near a burning part", "source": "roechling-gf30-handling", "where": "Section 7, Fire-fighting measures" } ], "handling": [ { "text": "Before machining, bring the stock to room temperature or store it for at least 24 hours under normal climatic conditions, as the handling sheet advises.", "source": "roechling-gf30-handling", "where": "Section 5, Handling" }, { "text": "Store horizontally, dry and protected against climatic influences.", "source": "roechling-gf30-handling", "where": "Section 5, Storage" } ], "mitigations": [ { "text": "Keep long-term service at or below the 104 °C limit printed for air, and check the TECAMID value of 230 °F as well.", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Maximum Service Temperature, Air row" } ] }, "uses": [ { "application": "mechanisms", "device": "Gears and wear parts", "example": "Ensinger lists gear manufacturing and excellent wear properties among the target industries for TECAMID 66 GF30 stock shapes.", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Product header, Target Industries and Main features columns" }, { "application": "structures", "device": "Machined structural parts in power, automotive and construction engineering", "example": "The same Ensinger sheet lists power engineering, the automotive industry and the construction industry among the target industries for this grade.", "source": "tecamid-66-gf30", "where": "Product header, Target Industries column" }, { "application": "mechanisms", "device": "Machined stock shapes (rod and plate)", "example": "Mitsubishi rates the machinability of Nylatron GF30 at 4 on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is easiest to machine.", "source": "nylatron-gf30", "where": "Descriptive Properties, Machinability row" } ], "supply": [ { "subject": "Nylon 66 polymer", "abundance": "The article names no producer.", "producers": [], "critical_lists": [], "substitutes": [], "source": "wikipedia-nylon66", "where": "Synthesis and Production sections" }, { "subject": "Hexamethylenediamine (monomer for nylon 66)", "abundance": "The article names no producer.", "producers": [], "critical_lists": [], "substitutes": [], "source": "wikipedia-hexamethylenediamine", "where": "Production section" }, { "subject": "Adipic acid (monomer for nylon 66)", "abundance": "The article names DuPont and Rhodia (now Invista and Solvay) as producers, with no year and no shares.", "producers": [], "critical_lists": [], "substitutes": [], "source": "wikipedia-adipic-acid", "where": "Production and Uses sections" } ], "media": [], "documents": [ { "title": "Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (copy hosted by Polymershapes)", "type": "datasheet", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf" }, { "title": "Ensinger, TECAMID 66 GF30 Stock Shapes data sheet (version dated 2012/11/27)", "type": "datasheet", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012 }, { "title": "Röchling, Product Handling Information Sheet, Sustamid 66 GF 30 black (PIM-ID 591030, version 4.0)", "type": "sds", "url": "https://www.roechling.com/fileadmin/assets/30/10/Sustamid%C2%AE%2066%20GF%2030%20black%20%E2%80%93%20Product%20Handling%20Information%20Sheet%20(PT_BR)%20%5B591030%5D.pdf", "year": 2024 }, { "title": "Wikipedia, Nylon 66 article (synthesis, formula, melting point, production)", "type": "database", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon_66" }, { "title": "Wikipedia, Hexamethylenediamine article (production section)", "type": "database", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexamethylenediamine" }, { "title": "Wikipedia, Adipic acid article (production and uses sections)", "type": "database", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adipic_acid" }, { "title": "Wikipedia, Glass fiber article (composition and glass-reinforced plastic)", "type": "database", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_fiber" }, { "title": "Wikipedia, Polyamide article (definition and amide linkage)", "type": "database", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyamide" } ], "gaps": [ "No flight, vacuum, radiation or outgassing result for this grade was read in this run. NASA TM-2008-215490 lists neat PA 66 (without glass fibre) in its erosion table, but the value is printed in exponent notation, so it is not recorded, and it is not this grade.", "Surface and volume resistivity in both datasheets are printed in exponent notation, so they are not recorded.", "The TECAMID sheet prints the linear CTE in exponent notation, so only the Nylatron CTE is recorded.", "The handling sheet prints density and melting range with no unit, so neither is recorded. Its thermal decomposition and ignition temperature figures use no canonical property name, so they are not recorded.", "PubChem GHS data could not be read (the site blocked automated access). The hazard entries rest on a handling sheet for a different maker's glass-fibre PA 66 grade, not on an SDS for Nylatron GF30 or TECAMID 66 GF30.", "No producer tonnage or country share for nylon 66, hexamethylenediamine or glass fibre was found on a primary source. The supply entries rest on Wikipedia articles, which give no current shares.", "The chemical resistance ratings come from the datasheet words Acceptable, Limited and Unacceptable, mapped to the corrosion scale. No numeric retention or immersion test was printed.", "The two datasheets disagree on density, water uptake, tensile modulus and elongation. Both values are kept side by side, and neither is preferred.", "The TECAMID sheet's Izod impact (ASTM D 256) and the Mitsubishi Rockwell M hardness have no canonical property name, so they are not recorded.", "The Mitsubishi tensile strength row does not print a test temperature, so it is recorded as not printed.", "A third maker's datasheet for this grade (for example BASF Ultramid A3WG6 or an Ertalon 66 GF30 sheet) could not be fetched: the sites returned 403 or 404 in this run.", "The Wikipedia article on glass fibre does not cover the role of glass fibre in polyamide, and no polyamide-specific glass fibre source was read.", "No CAS number for polyamide 66 or for this grade was read in this run." ], "story": { "why": "PA66-GF30 is a glass-filled nylon for machined structural and wear parts that need stiffness and heat tolerance. Mitsubishi gives a flexural modulus of 4.48 GPa for Nylatron GF30, and Ensinger gives 681000 psi for TECAMID 66 GF30. Both makers aim the grade at gears, structural housings and other engineering parts, and both give a glass content of 30%.", "uses": [ { "where": "Gears and wear parts", "line": "Ensinger lists gear manufacturing and excellent wear properties among the target industries for TECAMID 66 GF30." }, { "where": "Machined structural parts", "line": "The same sheet lists power engineering, the automotive industry and the construction industry among the target industries for this grade." } ], "can_do": [ { "label": "Stiffness", "line": "Nylatron GF30 has a flexural modulus of 4.48 GPa at the ASTM D790 test, and a flexural strength of 145 MPa.", "benchmark": "flexural_modulus", "scope": "material", "value": "4.48 GPa flexural modulus (Mitsubishi)" }, { "label": "Heat under load", "line": "Nylatron GF30 has a deflection temperature of 204 °C at 1.8 MPa under ASTM D648.", "benchmark": "heat_deflection_temperature", "scope": "material", "value": "204 °C at 1.8 MPa" }, { "label": "Long-term heat limit", "line": "Mitsubishi prints 104 °C for long-term service in air, lower than its 204 °C deflection temperature under load.", "benchmark": "max_service_temp", "scope": "material", "value": "104 °C in air" } ], "compare": "The two sheets for this grade differ most in water uptake, density and elongation, so the rows show each maker's printed values and are not a ranking. The Mitsubishi sheet gives a density of 1.29 g/cc, and the Ensinger sheet gives 1.34 g/cm3. Both figures were kept rather than averaged.", "compare_rows": [ { "label": "Density", "benchmark": "density", "scope": "material" }, { "label": "Heat deflection temperature", "benchmark": "heat_deflection_temperature", "scope": "material" }, { "label": "Tensile modulus", "benchmark": "elastic_modulus", "scope": "material" } ], "handling": [ "Store horizontally, dry and protected against climatic influences, as the handling sheet advises.", "Bring the stock to room temperature, or store it at least 24 hours under normal climatic conditions, before machining.", "Keep long-term service at or below 104 °C in air, as Mitsubishi prints." ], "good_for": [ "Stiff machined parts: 4.48 GPa flexural modulus and 204 °C deflection at 1.8 MPa (Mitsubishi Nylatron GF30).", "Wear parts: Ensinger lists excellent wear properties and gear manufacturing as target uses for TECAMID 66 GF30." ], "watch_out": [ "Water uptake: 5.5 % at saturation on the Mitsubishi sheet, against 0.30 % on the Ensinger sheet.", "Strong acids and strong alkalies are rated unacceptable for this grade.", "Density and tensile modulus differ between the two sheets, so check the sheet from your supplier before design." ], "verdict": "PA66-GF30 is a stiff, glass-filled nylon for machined structural and wear parts. Its long-term limit of 104 °C in air and its water uptake differ between the datasheets, so the test conditions should be checked before design.", "recipe": { "line": "PA66-GF30 is polyamide 66 (nylon 66) filled with 30% glass fibre. Polyamide 66 is made by polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, and the glass fibre is mixed in as a reinforcing filler. Two datasheets cover this grade: Nylatron GF30 (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials) and TECAMID 66 GF30 (Ensinger).", "parts": [ { "name": "Polyamide 66 (matrix)", "symbol": "(C12H22N2O2)n", "role": "The continuous plastic matrix. Its repeat unit joins a six-carbon adipic segment and a six-carbon diamine segment through amide (-CO-NH-) groups, and the matrix holds the fibres in place.", "share_note": "Repeat unit and formula as printed in the Wikipedia nylon 66 article" }, { "name": "Glass fibre (filler)", "symbol": "SiO2-based glass", "role": "Reinforcing filler at 30% of the compound, as printed in both datasheets. Glass fibre is strong in tension, and combined with the resin it resists both tensile and compressive loads.", "share_note": "30% glass fibre by the grade name" } ] }, "risk_groups": [ { "title": "For people", "lead": "The handling sheet for a glass-fibre PA 66 from another maker says the product is not subject to labelling. No GHS record for this grade was read.", "points": [ { "label": "Classification", "line": "The handling sheet prints 'none' for special risks and for components subject to labelling, and it classes the product as an article exempt from REACh registration." }, { "label": "Fire", "line": "Burning gives carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and traces of hydrogen cyanide, according to the same sheet (section 7). Firefighters should wear breathing apparatus." } ], "level": 0, "verdict": "Not classified hazardous in the sheet we read" }, { "title": "Water", "lead": "The datasheets for the two makers print different water uptake figures under similar test wording.", "points": [ { "label": "After 24 hours", "line": "Mitsubishi prints 0.30 % after 24 hours' immersion. Ensinger prints 0.25 % at 24 hours, both by ASTM D570." }, { "label": "At saturation", "line": "Mitsubishi prints 5.5 % at saturation and Ensinger prints 0.30 %. The figures were not averaged, and the test wording differs between the sheets." } ], "verdict": "The two sheets disagree on water uptake" }, { "title": "If it overheats", "lead": "The limits are set by the datasheets, not by a field incident.", "points": [ { "label": "Long-term limit", "line": "Mitsubishi prints 104 °C as the long-term maximum service temperature in air, and 204 °C as the deflection temperature at 1.8 MPa. Ensinger prints 230 °F for long-term service and 338 °F for intermittent service." } ], "verdict": "Long-term service limit of 104 °C in air" } ] }, "updated": "2026-11-01", "review": { "status": "draft", "method": "assistant", "checked_values": 29, "unreachable": 4, "caveats": 3, "note": "Read by an AI assistant on 2026-11-01 from the two PA66 GF30 datasheets and the handling sheet, plus Wikipedia for composition and production only. Unreachable: PubChem (blocked), BASF Ultramid page (404), materialhub Ertalon page (403), ULProspector Schulamid page (403). The density, water uptake and tensile modulus disagree between the two datasheets, and both values are kept." }, "sources": { "nylatron-gf30": { "title": "Nylatron GF30 Nylon Type 66, 30% Glass-Reinforced, ASTM product data sheet (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant)", "id": "Nylatron GF30, copy hosted by Polymershapes; no revision date printed", "url": "https://www.polymershapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Polymershapes_MitsubishiChemicalAdvancedMaterials_DataSheet-Nylatron-GF30.pdf", "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" }, "tecamid-66-gf30": { "title": "TECAMID 66 GF30 - Stock Shapes (Ensinger Inc.)", "id": "Ensinger data sheet dated 2012/11/27", "url": "https://modernplastics.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TECAMID-66-GF30.pdf", "year": 2012, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "manufacturer datasheet, linked not reproduced" }, "roechling-gf30-handling": { "title": "Product Handling Information Sheet, Sustamid 66 GF 30 black (Röchling Industrial Lahnstein)", "id": "PIM-ID 591030, version 4.0, release 22/01/2024", "url": "https://www.roechling.com/fileadmin/assets/30/10/Sustamid%C2%AE%2066%20GF%2030%20black%20%E2%80%93%20Product%20Handling%20Information%20Sheet%20(PT_BR)%20%5B591030%5D.pdf", "year": 2024, "kind": "datasheet", "license": "supplier document, linked not reproduced" }, "wikipedia-nylon66": { "title": "Nylon 66, Wikipedia", "id": "Nylon 66 article: synthesis, formula, melting point, production", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon_66", "kind": "web", "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0, linked not reproduced" }, "wikipedia-hexamethylenediamine": { "title": "Hexamethylenediamine, Wikipedia", "id": "Hexamethylenediamine article: production section", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexamethylenediamine", "kind": "web", "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0, linked not reproduced" }, "wikipedia-adipic-acid": { "title": "Adipic acid, Wikipedia", "id": "Adipic acid article: production and uses sections", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adipic_acid", "kind": "web", "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0, linked not reproduced" }, "wikipedia-glass-fiber": { "title": "Glass fiber, Wikipedia", "id": "Glass fiber article: composition and glass-reinforced plastic", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_fiber", "kind": "web", "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0, linked not reproduced" }, "wikipedia-polyamide": { "title": "Polyamide, Wikipedia", "id": "Polyamide article: definition and amide linkage", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyamide", "kind": "web", "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0, linked not reproduced" } }, "license": "CC-BY-4.0", "url": "https://spacemushroom.com/profiles/pa66-gf30/" }