Modified Nylon PA6 · Economy Grade
PA6 GBA35 · 35% Glass Fiber Reinforced Economy Nylon 6 Pellets
Economical PA6 compound reinforced with 35% chopped glass fiber. Balanced cost-performance grade offering 138 MPa tensile strength and 15 kJ/m² notched Izod impact. Excellent choice for industrial structural brackets, pulleys, handles and general load-bearing components without the premium cost of higher-tier resin.
| Tensile Strength (ISO 527) | 138 MPa |
|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus (ISO 178) | 6,900 MPa |
| Notched Izod Impact @ 23°C | 15 kJ/m² |
| HDT @ 1.82 MPa | 195 °C |
| Density | 1.36 g/cm³ |
| MVR @ 275°C / 5 kgf | 35 cm³/10 min |
| Shrinkage (Flow / Cross) | 0.35% / 0.95% |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ROHS 2.0, REACH |
Product Overview & Key Features
PA6 GBA35 is an engineering plastic compound produced by Juhai Plastics using a high-value PA6 base resin reinforced with 35% high-quality silane-sized chopped E-glass fibers compounded on our co-rotating twin-screw extrusion line. The high fiber content provides significant stiffening and mechanical reinforcement, while our optimized fiber-sizing chemistry ensures excellent resin-fiber interfacial adhesion — delivering mechanical retention levels close to premium-grade equivalents at an 18-22% lower price point.
Core Performance Advantages
High Specific Strength: 35% glass fiber loading gives tensile modulus of 7,800 MPa — three times stiffer than unreinforced PA6 — suitable for medium-to-high load structural components.
Balanced Cost vs. Performance: Economy base resin with premium-grade glass fiber delivers 90%+ of premium PA6 GF30 mechanicals at a significantly lower material cost.
Good Heat Resistance: HDT of 195°C at 1.82 MPa allows continuous use at elevated temperatures typical in under-bonnet non-critical automotive parts, industrial machinery near motors, and heat-generating electronics housings.
Excellent Processability: Controlled MVR of 35 cm³/10 min gives flow characteristics well adapted to both thin-wall and thick-wall injection molding. Low plate-out and consistent color batch-to-batch.
Optimized Value: Using our in-house optimized formulation reduces per-part material cost without sacrificing critical mechanical properties. High-CTI 400V / 600V formulation options available on request for electrical connector applications.
Recommended Applications
Industrial Machinery
Structural brackets, bearing cages, pulleys, idlers, gears, pump housings, wear pads.
Automotive (Non-Safety)
Secondary engine bay brackets, HVAC housings, cable ties, fasteners, inner door components.
Electrical & Electronics
Non-halogen-free electrical bobbins, connector backshells, relay bases, terminal blocks.
Power & Garden Tools
Tool inner frames, support brackets, gear housings, lawn mower and trimmer structural parts.
Home & Consumer
Appliance structural frames, furniture hardware, sports goods, kitchen appliance inner parts.
General Injection Molding
Any medium-load injection molded part where stiffness, heat and cost balance is required.
Complete Mechanical & Physical Properties
All values tested per ISO standards using 4mm injection-molded ISO multipurpose test specimens conditioned at 23°C / 50% RH for 16 hours. Individual batch Certificate of Conformance (CoC) supplied with every shipment.
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Test Standard | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ISO 527 | 138 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | ISO 527 | 7,800 MPa |
| Elongation at Yield | ISO 527 | 2.5 % |
| Elongation at Break | ISO 527 | 2.8 % |
| Flexural Strength | ISO 178 | 215 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ISO 178 | 6,900 MPa |
| Notched Izod Impact (1A), 23°C | ISO 180 | 15 kJ/m² |
| Unnotched Izod Impact (1U), 23°C | ISO 180 | 68 kJ/m² |
| Charpy Notched Impact (1eA), 23°C | ISO 179 | 12 kJ/m² |
| Rockwell Hardness (R Scale) | ISO 2039-2 | R 112 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Test Standard | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 1.82 MPa) | ISO 75/Af | 195 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 0.45 MPa) | ISO 75/Bf | 208 °C |
| Vicat Softening Temp (B/50) | ISO 306 | 212 °C |
| Melting Peak (DSC) | ISO 11357 | 221 °C |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | ISO 11359-2 | 3.2 × 10⁻⁵ °C⁻¹ (flow dir.) |
| Continuous Use Temperature (UL 746B, Electrical) | UL 746B | 115 °C (evaluated) |
Physical, Processing & Other
| Property | Test Standard | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.36 g/cm³ |
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) 275°C, 5.0 kgf | ISO 1133 | 35 cm³/10 min |
| Mold Shrinkage — Flow Direction | ISO 294-4 | 0.35 % |
| Mold Shrinkage — Cross Direction | ISO 294-4 | 0.95 % |
| Water Absorption (24 h, 23°C immersion) | ISO 62 | 1.00 % |
| Surface Resistivity | IEC 60093 | 1 × 10¹⁵ Ω/sq |
| Volume Resistivity | IEC 60093 | 1 × 10¹⁴ Ω·cm |
| Dielectric Strength (short-time, 2 mm) | IEC 60243-1 | 19 kV/mm |
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | IEC 60112 | CTI 1 (≥ 600 V) |
Processing & Handling Guidelines
Injection Molding Parameters
| Process Parameter | Recommended Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Drying | 80 °C × 4 hours; to < 0.08% moisture | Dehumidifying dryer mandatory. Ambient air drying is not sufficient. |
| Barrel Temp — Rear / Middle / Front | 235 °C / 250 °C / 265 °C | Gradual temperature profile; avoid excessive rears to prevent GF breakage. |
| Nozzle Temperature | 260 - 270 °C | Slightly lower than front zone to prevent drooling. |
| Mold Temperature | 60 - 90 °C | 80°C+ recommended for optimal GF impregnation and part surface finish. |
| Injection Pressure | 80 - 130 MPa | Depends on wall thickness; thin walls may need higher. |
| Holding Pressure | 60 - 80% of injection pressure | Holding time: 10-25 s depending on wall thickness. |
| Screw Back-Pressure | 5 - 10 bar | Higher back-pressure improves GF dispersion but increases fiber breakage. |
| Screw Speed (RPM) | 80 - 150 rpm | Moderate speed minimizes fiber attrition and shear heating. |
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in original sealed bags below 35°C and below 70% relative humidity.
Keep away from direct sunlight and sources of heat or open flame.
Shelf life under proper conditions: 24 months from manufacturing date printed on bag label.
Once opened, use contents within 4 weeks or re-seal with desiccant.
Packaging, Shipping & MOQ
| Standard Packaging | 25 kg heat-sealed kraft / PE composite bag with inner aluminum moisture barrier |
|---|---|
| Pallet Configuration | 40 bags per standard export pallet = 1,000 kg (1 MT) per pallet; stretch-wrapped with corner protectors |
| MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) | 1,000 kg (1 full pallet / 40 bags). Smaller 100 kg trial batches available on request. |
| Stock Lead Time | 3-5 working days after receipt of payment (ex-works Ningbo) |
| Custom Color / Custom Formulation MOQ | 5,000 kg (5 pallets) |
| 20 ft FCL Loading | ~ 20,000 kg (20 pallets of 1 MT) |
| 40 ft HC FCL Loading | ~ 27,000 kg (27 pallets of 1 MT) |
| Documentation Provided | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading / AWB, Certificate of Origin, CoC (Test Report), ROHS / REACH compliance letter, MSDS on request. |
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