Grilamid Polyamide 12 Technical Polymer for highest demands

1 Grilamid Polyamide 12 Technical Polymerfor highest demands2 Contents3 Introduction4 Comparison with other polyamides5 Grilamid nomenclature6 Application examples8 Characteristics of Grilamid grades10 Properties20 Design data short-term behaviour21 Design data long-term behaviour22 Weathering resistance23 Heat resistance24 Chemical resistance26 Special properties for tubes and pipes27 Approvals28 Drying and storage29 Processing: Injection moulding30 Processing: Extrusion32 Post-treatment34 Services and Technical support 35 Tests36 Campus / Quality standards37 Grilamid link38 Delivery form39 Index3 IntroductionEMS-GRIVORY sells its Polyamide 12 products under the brand name Grila-mid.

2 This engineering plastic has proved its worth for more than 30 yearsin various demanding applications. Grilamid is formed by polycondensationof laurolactam, a monomeric raw material based on crude combines exceptional properties such as: high impact strength good weathering resistance good resistance to chemicals excellent abrasion and surface slip characteristics minimum water uptake and good dimensional stability low specific density excellent impact strength at low temperatures good barrier propertiesGrilamid is the Polyamide with the lowest water absorption and the lightestpolyamide commercially is particularly well suited for processing using injection-moulding,extrusion and blow-moulding application areas for Grilamid are the fields of automotive.

3 Electricand electronic, packaging, leisure, sport and mechanical high-quality basic properties of Grilamid are determined by the chemicalstructure of Polyamide 12. Through the addition of additives, fillers, fibresand processing aids, EMS-GRIVORY can also satisfy special market require-ments. These include, for example, highly filled, high-performance grades forthe manufacture of Polymer bonded use of Polymer alloys and selected chemical modifications we havebeen able further to improve the excellent properties of this material. EMS-GRIVORY your partner for tailor-made customer ,8 GrilamidPA46 PA66 PA6 PA612 PA 11 PA1214121086420PA46PA6 PA66 PA612 PA11 PA124 Comparison with other polyamidesThe combination of excellent properties sets Grilamidwell apart from other polyamides.

4 The wide variety ofpossible uses makes Grilamid a particularly successfulengineering is the lightest of all polyamides and the ligh-test existing engineering plastic. This fact enables par-ticularly economical solutions to be created and is ofgreat significance for applications in the fields of avia-tion, automotive construction, electronics and has the lowest water absorption of all polya-mides. This gives it its exceptionally good s high-performance property profile, coupledwith its very good processability, makes it one of themost attractive engineering PA11 PA612 PA66 PA6 PA46E-modulus (MPa), impact strengthat 23 C (Charpy, kJ/m2), impact strengthat -30 C (Charpy, kJ/m2), point (DSC, C)178189218260222295 Heat distortion temp.

5 HDT-B( MPa, C)Moisture absorption(23 C/50% rel. h., %)Density (dry, g/cm3) (g/cm3) according to ISO 1183, dryComparison of ,8 GrilamidPA46 PA66 PA6 PA612 PA 11 PA12 Density of waterMoisture absorption% Water absorption at 23 C, saturated% Moisture absorption at 23 C and 50% PA66 PA612 PA11 PA12 Grilamiddimensionally stable5 Grilamid nomenclaturePolyamide gradeL:Injection moulding andextrusion gradeLC:Carbon fibre reinforcedLV:Glass fibre reinforcedLKN:Glass bead filledELY: Polyamide 12 ElastomerMB:MasterbatchViscosityReinforc ement16:Low viscosity20:Medium viscosity25.

6 High viscosityC:Carbon fibresKN:Glass beadsS:Stainless steel fibresV:Glass fibresV-3:30% glass fibresSpecial additives,propertiesA:Hydrolysis resistantEC:Electrically conductiveESD:Electrically anti-staticFR:Self-extinguishing G:Lubricant, mould-release agentH:Heat stabilisedHM:Bonding agentL:UV stabilisedLF:Low coefficient of sliding frictionM:Fine crystallineNZ:Extremely high impact strengthWA:Drinking water approvedW 20: Flexible, plasticiserW 40:Highly flexible, plasticiserX:Impact strengthY:Higher bursting pressureZ:High impact strengthExample: Grilamid L 25 W 40 X black 9992colour, black 9992highly flexiblecontains plasticiserimpact resistanthigh viscosity Polyamide 126 ExamplesSuitable gradesAnti-static casings, Grilamid L 20 EC blackcovers and small partsElectro-connectors, profiles, cable ties, Grilamid L 20 H FRcable sheathing, functional partsElectro-connectors, casingsGrilamid LV-3 HTape recorder componentsGrilamid LKN-5 HTelephone cables, external cable sheathingGrilamid L 20 HLGrilamid L 25 Sheathing of optical fibres Grilamid L 20 LM(loose and tight jacket methods)

7 Grilamid L 16 LMLoose and semi-tight loose Grilamid L 20 LMtube optical fibre sheathingFlexible cable sheathingGrilamid ELY 60 Grilamid L 25 W 40 Ballistic protectionGrilamid L 25 ZBowden cables, slide bearings, Grilamid L 20 LF greyguides, sleevesGrilamid L 20 W 20 grey 9280 Housings and functional partsGrilamid LKN-5 HWindscreen wiper armsGrilamid LV-3 HFuel-carrying partsGrilamid L 25 NZ ESDG rilamid L 20 G, L 20 HLPipes for air, diesel fuel and oil linesGrilamid L 25 Grilamid L 25 HPipes for air and fuel linesGrilamid L 25 LMGrilamid L 25 black 9122 Semi-flexible pipes for air, Grilamid L 25 W 20 Xfuel and oil linesGrilamid L 25 W 20 Air brake lines, vacuum Grilamid L 25 W 20 Yand air vent lines Grilamid L 25 W 20 XGrilamid L 25 W 40 XFlexible pipes for Grilamid L 20 W 40 Xfuel and oil lines, Grilamid L 25 W 40 Xfuel filler necks Grilamid L 25 W 40 ESDG rilamid ELY 20 NZCooling systems and lines.

8 Grilamid L 25A Hcrankshaft case ventilationGrilamid L 25A NZGrilamid LV-2A NZGrilamid LV-3A HRoll-over and non-return valvesGrilamid L 20 Gfuel and active carbon filtersGrilamid LV-3 HGrilamid LV-5 HFuel systems, connectors, Grilamid LV-2 Hfuel railsGrilamid LV-23 HGrilamid LV-23 ESDG rilamid LV-3H, LV-5 HAutomotive, vehiclesElectro/electronic7 ExamplesSuitable gradesCog wheels, watch housingsGrilamid L 20 Gcentrifuge containersAnti-static transport rollers, Grilamid L 20 EC blackwheels, guidesSliding bearings, guides, sleevesGrilamid L 20 LF greyCasings, watch housings, watch Grilamid LV-3 Hcomponents, functional partsGrilamid LV-5 HGuides, bearing bushes, casings Grilamid LKN-5 Hand functional parts, watch componentsTechnical parts in the textile industry, Grilamid LC-3H blackmachines and sewing-machine partsSeals, membranes, pipesGrilamid ELY 60 Plates.

9 Bars and pipesGrilamid L 25 Semi-flexible pipes for pneumatics and Grilamid L 25 W 20 Xmechanical engineeringFlexible pipes for pneumatics and Grilamid L 25 W 40mechanical engineeringGrilamid L 25 W 40 XConstruction components for: Grilamid L 20 Grailings, hand rails etc. Construction sheeting Grilamid L 25 Parts for sanitary fittings, valves, Grilamid L 20 GMechanical functioning parts for measuringGrilamid LV-3 Hequipment, water meters, water filters, Grilamid LKN-5 Hdispensers, protective capsGrilamid LV-3H WA, LV-5H WASafety shoesGrilamid ELY 2475 Grilamid LV-5 HSport article componentsGrilamid LV-3 HSport article components, tennis racketsGrilamid LC-3H blackSport shoe soles (sandwich moulding)

10 , Grilamid ELY 2702 Ski and snow board boots, mountain boots, Grilamid ELY 2475safety shoes, parts for spectaclesGrilamid ELY 2694 Grilamid LV-5 HFoodstuff packaging, sausage skins, Grilamid L 25boiling bags, freezer bagsConstruction, sanitaryMechanical engineeringSport & leisurePackaging8 Characteristics of Grilamid gradesGrilamidCharacteristics and propertiesProcessing / Applicationnon-reinforced segmentL 16 LMUV and heat stabilised, low viscosity. Allows high Extrusion gradeprocessing speeds to be , cableL 2O GNormal viscosity, heat stabilised, good flow properties, Injection moulding grade easy to process, high dimensional stability, low water Industry, construction, opticsabsorption.