General Info
Sustamid® 6 FR provides exceptional flame-retardant properties and
has built-in fire protection in a strong and lightweight material without the
weight of conventional materials like steel.
With a very high LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index), Sustamid® 6 FR, is
your ideal choice for applications that require high flame retardant and
mechanical properties combined in a lightweight material. Sustamid® 6 FR, a
flame-resistant extruded polyamide 6, can be easily machined into parts with
high strength and rigidity properties and good friction qualities.
Sustamid® 6 FR is a semi-finished extruded product made of flame-retardant polyamide 6 (PA 6) available in sheet, rod, profile and custom machined parts. This material, which meets the relevant requirements of the new European Rail Vehicle Standard DIN EN 45545-2:2013, facilitates production of large-sized machined components and component parts in small piece numbers.
With 40 percent, Sustamid® 6 FR stands out through a very high oxygen index (LOI – Limiting Oxygen Index), and is phosphorus and halogen-free. Fire behaviour is classified in accordance with UL 94 with V0.
Compared to conventional materials, such as steel (7.85 g/cm³), the low density of Sustamid® 6 FR (1.17 g/cm³) offers unequivocal benefits regarding weight and thus construction. At the same time, the material possesses a high degree of stiffness, tensile strength as well as good sliding and wear properties with simultaneously outstanding corrosion and chemical resistance.
Capable of Short Term Temp up to 320 F / 160 C
Evaluated to the following, Sustamid 6 FR is ideal for use in the aerospace industry:
• ASTM E162 Flame spread
• ASTM E662 Smoke density
• ASTM E1354 Choloric count
• BSS 7239 Smoke/toxicity
• FAR 25.853 and FAR 28.855
• SMP 800 C Toxicity
Contact us for specific test data.
Key Properties
- Capable of Short Term Temp up to 320 F / 160 C
- Very high LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) of 40%
- Free of Halogen And Phosphorus
- Flame Retardant And Self-Extinguishing
- High Hardness And Rigidity
- Low Friction and Wear Resistant
- Meets the Relevant Requirements Of The New European Rail Vehicle Standard DIN EN 45545-2:2013
- High Dimensional Stability
- Easily Machinable
- Flame-resistant (V0 according to UL 94) from .4mm
- Evaluated to the following, Sustamid 6 FR is ideal for use in the aerospace industry:
- ASTM E162 Flame spread
- ASTM E662 Smoke density
- ASTM E1354 Choloric count
- BSS 7239 Smoke/toxicity
- FAR 25.853 and FAR 28.855
- SMP 800 C Toxicity
Limitations
- High Moisture Absorption
- Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies Note - Nylons can absorb up to 7% (by weight) water under high humidity or submerged in water. This can result in dimensional changes up to 2% and a corresponding reduction of physical properties. Proper design techniques can frequently compensate for this factor.
Applications
- Aerospace Industry Applications
- Automotive Industry Applications
- Electrical Industry Applications
- Mining Industry Applications
- Rail Industry Applications
- Shipbuilding Industry Applications
- Cable Holders
- Cable Clamps
- Connectors
Wear Guides
- Seating Components
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
This product may have longer lead times and minimums, other sizes are available but will have minimum order quantities.
SUSTAMID 6FR Natural Sheet Thickness, Width & Length
Metric Sheet Thickness mm - 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 90 mm thick
Metric Sheet W X L mm - 620 Wide x 3000 mm Long
Imperial Sheet Thickness inches - .314, .393, .472, .692, .787, .984, 1.37, 1.57, 1.77, 1.96, 2.36, 3.54 inch thick
Imperial Sheet W X L inches - 24.40 inch W x 118.11 inch L
SUSTAMID 6FR Natural rod Diameters
Metric Rod Diameter mm - 12, 16, 20, 25, 50, 60 , 70 mm
Metric Rod Length mm - 3,000 mm lengths
Imperial Rod Diameter inches - .472, .629, .787, .984, 1.96, 2.36, 2.75 inches
Imperial Rod Length inches - 118.11 inch L
SUSTAMID 6FR Black Sheet Thickness, Width & Length
Metric Sheet Thickness mm - 3 and 5 mm Thick - Calendared Product
Metric Sheet W X L mm - 1000 W x 2000 mm L - Calendared Product
Imperial Sheet Thickness inches – .118, .196 inch - Calendared Product
Imperial Sheet W X L inches - 39.37 x 78.74 inch - Calendared Product
Metric Sheet Thickness mm - 15, 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60 mm
Metric Sheet W X L mm - 620 W x 3000 mm L
Imperial Sheet Thickness inches - .590, .629, .787, .984, 1.18, 1.57, 1.77, 1.96, 2.36 inch
Imperial Sheet W X L inches - 24.40 inch W x 118.11 inch L
SUSTAMID 6FR Black rod Diameters
Metric Rod Diameter mm - 30, 70 , 100 mm
Metric Rod Length mm - 3,000 mm L
Imperial Rod Diameter inches – 1.18, 2.75, 3.93 inch
Imperial Rod Length inches - 118.11 inch L
