Akulon® S223-HG6
30% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
General Information
Akulon® is our family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials, used by customers across the world in applications ranging from automotive, electronics & electrical, to furniture and packaging.
We offer Akulon® grades for injection molding, blow molding and extrusion (including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and mono and multi filament).
In molded parts the material offers an excellent balance of easy design and processing with outstanding mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and in diverse conditions. Meanwhile for extrusion the strength, resilience and easy processing of Akulon® sets the market standards.
Special features
- Heat stabilized
General Document
Regulatory Affairs
- Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration DMF (2009/251/EC: Dimethylfumarate)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration ELV (2000/53/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-15
- Absence Declaration EPA 20 High Priority Substances 20192023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Food Allergens2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Nano Materials2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Ozone Depleting Chemicals2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration PFAS2024-03-05
- Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2023-10-27
- Absence Declaration Phthalates (2005/84/EC: DEHP, DBP, BBP,DINP,DIDP, DNOP)2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration Red Phosphorus2023-11-16
- Absence Declaration opBDE (2003/11/EC: Octa- / Pentabromodiphenylether)2023-11-16
- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (NDS)2024-01-02
- Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-03-21
- Packaging, Packaging Waste and CONEG declaration (94/62/EC)2021-12-06
- REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
- REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
- REACH STATEMENT TURKYE2023-11-16
- RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
- SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2024-03-27
- Turkish customs legislation info letter (EK-8 form)2023-11-16
Processing technology
Injection Molding
Injection Molding
Automotive OEM
BMW, GM, MERCEDES, PSA, RENAULT, VW
BMW, GM, MERCEDES, PSA, RENAULT, VW
OEM Specification
01994-16-00818-(2018-05)
DBL 5406.00 (2003-12)
DBL 5406.10 (2003-12)
DBL 5410.00 (2010-08)
DBL 5410.00 (2020-03)
GMW3038P-PA66-GF30H
GMW3038P-PA66-GF30J
GS 93016 (2011-01)
PMR (2019-02)
VW50133-PA66-6-A(2015-08)
01994-16-00818-(2018-05)
DBL 5406.00 (2003-12)
DBL 5406.10 (2003-12)
DBL 5410.00 (2010-08)
DBL 5410.00 (2020-03)
GMW3038P-PA66-GF30H
GMW3038P-PA66-GF30J
GS 93016 (2011-01)
PMR (2019-02)
VW50133-PA66-6-A(2015-08)
Rheological properties
Melt volume-flow rate
12.7
cm³/10min
ISO 1133
Temperature
275
°C
ISO 1133
Load
5
kg
ISO 1133
Melt flow index MFI
15.3
g/10min
ISO 1133
MFI test temperature
275
°C
ISO 1133
MFI test load
5
kg
ISO 1133
Molding shrinkage [parallel]
0.2
%
Sim. to ISO 294-4
Molding shrinkage [normal]
1.2
%
Sim. to ISO 294-4
Mechanical properties
Tensile modulus
10000
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (-40°C)
10500
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (100°C)
4850
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (120°C)
4550
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (150°C)
4100
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (160°C)
3950
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (180°C)
3650
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile modulus (200°C)
3350
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break
205
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (-40°C)
250
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (100°C)
111
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (120°C)
103
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (150°C)
91
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (160°C)
87
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (180°C)
80
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break (200°C)
72
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break
3.6
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (-40°C)
3.4
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (120°C)
8
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (150°C)
8.5
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (160°C)
8.6
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (180°C)
9
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at break (200°C)
9.3
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural modulus
9300
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural modulus (120°C)
4500
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural modulus (160°C)
4100
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength
295
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength (120°C)
135
MPa
ISO 178
Flexural strength (160°C)
115
MPa
ISO 178
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
81
kJ/m²
ISO 179/1eU
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
65
kJ/m²
ISO 179/1eU
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
10
kJ/m²
ISO 179/1eA
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
9
kJ/m²
ISO 179/1eA
Weldline strength at thickness 1
100
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Weldline strain at thickness 1
1.4
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Thickness tested (1)
4
mm
ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal properties
Melting temperature (10°C/min)
260
°C
ISO 11357-1/-3
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
250
°C
ISO 75-1/-2
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
260
°C
ISO 75-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.2
E-4/°C
ISO 11359-1/-2
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.7
E-4/°C
ISO 11359-1/-2
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition
Yes
-
-
Burning Behav. at 3.0 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested
3
mm
IEC 60695-11-10
UL recognition
Yes
-
-
Burning Behav. at 0.75 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
IEC 60695-11-10
Thickness tested
0.75
mm
IEC 60695-11-10
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
140
°C
UL746B
RTI electrical (Thickness (1) tested)
0.71
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
140
°C
UL746B
RTI electrical (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI with impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.71
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI with impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI without impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.71
mm
UL746B
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
130
°C
UL746B
RTI without impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
UL746B
Thermal Index 2500 hrs
183
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal Index 5000 hrs
168
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal Index 10000 hrs
154
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Thermal Index 20000 hrs
141
°C
IEC 60216/ISO 527-1/-2
Electrical properties
Relative permittivity (100Hz)
3.8
-
IEC 62631-2-1
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
3.5
-
IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation factor (100 Hz)
90
E-4
IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
160
E-4
IEC 62631-2-1
Volume resistivity
1E12
Ohm*m
IEC 62631-3-1
Surface resistivity
Ohm
IEC 62631-3-2
Electric strength
30
kV/mm
IEC 60243-1
Comparative tracking index
500
V
IEC 60112
Other properties
Water absorption
6
%
Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity absorption
1.6
%
Sim. to ISO 62
Density
1360
kg/m³
ISO 1183
Rheological calculation properties
Thermal conductivity of melt
0.28
W/(m K)
-
Spec. heat capacity melt
2170
J/(kg K)
-
Diagrams
Applications
Air inlet manifolds
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Lowest carbon footprint of PA6 available on the market
- •} Yields faster moulding than standard PA6
- •} Enables thinner wall designs.
Air Suspension Systems
Industry
Automotive
- •} Akulon® PA6 and PA66 offer best-in-class mechanical strength for air suspension components including pistons, piston pots, contour shells, winding rings, caps, and gaiter pots.
- •} Akulon® Ultraflow is engineered for easy processing to ensure consistent quality and reduce costs.
- •} Low carbon footprint grades available to further reduce manufacturing carbon footprint.
Charge Air Cooler Caps
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Long term heat resistant
- •} Lightweight
- •} Cost effective
- •} Fatigue resistant
E-Boxes
Industry
Automotive
Material
Stanyl® PA46 also used in connectors, e-motor parts, bobbins, sensors, fuse boxes.}
Fuse Holders
Industry
Automotive
Material
Stanyl® PA46 also used in connectors, e-motor parts, bobbins, sensors, fuse boxes.}
Integrated Air Inlet Manifolds (up to 180°C)
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Long-term heat resistance up to 230 C
- •} Lower system costs compared to metal.
Off-road Vehicle Oil Pans and Reservoirs
Industry
Consumer goods
- •} Ease of processing
- •} Short injection molding cycle times
- •} Good flowability
- •} Superior heat resistance
- •} Design stiffness
Oil Sumps and Pans
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Proven track record with OEMs
- •} Cost effective
- •} Heat resistant
- •} Better welding strength than PA66
- •} Flowability enables thin wall designs
Positition Sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}
Speed Sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}
Temperature Sensor
Industry
Automotive
Material
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}
Transmission Oil Pans
Industry
Automotive
Material
- •} Proven track record with OEMs
- •} Cost effective
- •} Heat resistant
- •} Better welding strength than PA66
- •} Flowability enables thin wall designs
