Akulon® K224-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
Regulatory Affairs
Processing technology
Injection Molding
Automotive OEM
BMW, FIAT CHRYSLER, FORD, GM, HYUNDAI KIA, JAGUAR LAND ROVER, MERCEDES, PORSCHE, PSA, RENAULT, TESLA, TOYOTA, VOLVO, VW
OEM Specification
DBL 1232.85 (2024-04)
DBL 5403.00 (2013-12)
DBL 5409.09 (2014-11)
DBL 5410.00 (2020-03)
DBL 5416.00 (2011-02)
FCA-MS50017(MS-DB-41)-CPN3840-(2017-02)
FCA-MS50017(MS-DB-41)-CPN4183-(2017-02)
FEM 03-20-007--B
GMW3029P-PA6-GF30H
GS 93016 (2011-01)
MS-211-45-(2019)
PMR (2019-02)
PPV 7750 (2009-11)
SPA X62 4154
STD1212,01-6
STELLANTIS - 01994-16-00164-MAN-01994-10-00130-(2021-07)
STJLR.51.5262-(2017-03)
TM-1006-TMC-1006-002-B-Grade-13B-(2022)
TM-1006-TMC-1006-002-B-Grade-23B-(2022)
TPJLR.52.154-(2009-01)
TPJLR.52.155-(2009-09)
TSM0500G (2010-10)
TSM0503G (2011-11)
TSM0505G-1A (2008-08)
TSM5603G-1BH
VW50125-PA6-7 (2017-12)
VW50134-PA6-7-A-INTAKE (2015-09)
VW50134-PA6-7-A-OIL(2015-09)
VW50134-PA6-7A (2015-09)
VW50180 (2019-04)
WQ 130A (2021-12)
WSS-M4D993-A (2008-09)
WSS-M4D993-B1 (2011-10)

Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
40
cm³/10min
Temperature
275
°C
Load
5
kg
Melt flow index MFI
30
g/10min
MFI test temperature
275
°C
MFI test load
2.16
kg
Molding shrinkage (parallel)
0.3
%
Molding shrinkage (normal)
0.9
%

Mechanical properties

Tensile modulus
9800
MPa
Tensile modulus (-40°C)
10400
MPa
Tensile modulus (100°C)
4300
MPa
Tensile modulus (120°C)
4050
MPa
Tensile modulus (150°C)
3600
MPa
Tensile modulus (160°C)
3400
MPa
Tensile modulus (180°C)
3000
MPa
Tensile modulus (200°C)
2500
MPa
Stress at break
185
MPa
Stress at break (-40°C)
235
MPa
Stress at break (100°C)
95
MPa
Stress at break (120°C)
90
MPa
Stress at break (150°C)
75
MPa
Stress at break (160°C)
70
MPa
Stress at break (180°C)
60
MPa
Stress at break (200°C)
47
MPa
Strain at break
3.6
%
Strain at break (-40°C)
3
%
Strain at break (120°C)
10.8
%
Strain at break (150°C)
11.6
%
Strain at break (160°C)
11.8
%
Strain at break (180°C)
12.3
%
Strain at break (200°C)
12.8
%
Flexural modulus
9200
MPa
Flexural modulus (120°C)
4150
MPa
Flexural modulus (160°C)
3700
MPa
Flexural strength
290
MPa
Flexural strength (120°C)
110
MPa
Flexural strength (160°C)
95
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
90
kJ/m²
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
75
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
12
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
11
kJ/m²
Weldline strength at thickness 1
100
MPa
Weldline strain at thickness 1
1.5
%
Thickness tested (1)
4
mm

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
220
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
207
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
220
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.2
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.7
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 0.75 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
0.75
mm
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Burning Behav. at 3.0 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
3
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
700
°C
GWFI (Thickness (1) tested)
2
mm
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
700
°C
GWFI (Thickness (2) tested)
1.5
mm
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
725
°C
GWIT (Thickness (1) tested)
2
mm
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
725
°C
GWIT (Thickness (2) tested)
1.5
mm
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
140
°C
RTI electrical (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
120
°C
RTI with impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
130
°C
RTI with impact (Thickness (2) tested)
3
mm
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
140
°C
RTI without impact (Thickness (1) tested)
0.75
mm
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
150
°C
RTI without impact (Thickness (2) tested)
1.5
mm
Thermal Index 2500 hrs
195
°C
Thermal Index 5000 hrs
182
°C
Thermal Index 10000 hrs
169
°C
Thermal Index 20000 hrs
158
°C

Electrical properties

Relative permittivity (100Hz)
3.5
-
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
3.3
-
Dissipation factor (100 Hz)
50
E-4
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
150
E-4
Volume resistivity
1E12
Ohm*m
Surface resistivity
Ohm
Electric strength
30
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
V

Other properties

Water absorption
6.3
%
Humidity absorption
1.9
%
Density
1350
kg/m³

Rheological calculation properties

Density of melt
1150
kg/m³
Thermal conductivity of melt
0.27
W/(m K)
Spec. heat capacity melt
2110
J/(kg K)
Eff. thermal diffusivity
1.12E-7
m²/s

JSON SPT

Melt volume-flow rate
40
cm³/10min
Temperature
275
°C
Load
5
kg
Molding shrinkage (parallel)
0.3
%
Molding shrinkage (normal)
0.9
%

Diagrams

Applications

Air inlet manifolds

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Lowest carbon footprint of PA6 available on the market
  • •} Yields faster moulding than standard PA6
  • •} Enables thinner wall designs.
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Cylinder head cover for 2-wheelers

Industry
Transportation
The Cylinder head cover has to seal the engine oil and air between the engine room and cylinder head. However, in the case of a 2wheel, they are often connected by 2 to 4 bolts where a rubber gasket is used. The rubber gasket has a high reaction force so flange of the cylinder head often leaks out between the cylinder head and the head cover.}

EV Charging Plugs

Industry
Automotive
Envalior’s portfolio of Akulon® PA6 and Arnite® PBT solutions for electric vehicle charging plugs can offer better surface appearance and mechanical performance without the need for expensive flame retardant additives. As electrical vehicle (EV) sales around the world continue to grow, Envalior is partnering with automakers and suppliers to develop advanced materials solutions to improve EV charging.}

Exterior Mirror Bases

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Reliable
  • •} High heat resistance
  • •} Great surface appearance
  • •} Lightweight
  • •} Cost effective
  • •} High flowability enables thin wall designs
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Fans & Shrouds

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Reliable
  • •} High heat resistance
  • •} Excellent surface appearance
  • •} Low warpage levels
  • •} Cost effective
  • •} High flowability enables thin wall designs
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Oil Sumps and Pans

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Proven track record with OEMs
  • •} Cost effective
  • •} Heat resistant
  • •} Better welding strength than PA66
  • •} Flowability enables thin wall designs
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Positition Sensor

Industry
Automotive
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}

Push fittings for plumbing systems

Industry
Building & construction
Push fitting for easy assembly of plumbing systems}

Speed Sensor

Industry
Automotive
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}

Temperature Sensor

Industry
Automotive
Many different sensor types/systems: Hall-, ABS-, Oil-, MAF-, Air Bag-, Throttle- Sensor Crankshaft, Camshaft, ETC, Seat position.}

Tractor Engine Components

Industry
Industrial equipment
  • •} Faster molding
  • •} Enables thinner wall designs
  • •} Reduces friction
  • •} Cost-effective
  • •} Great appearance solution
}

Transmission Oil Pans

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Proven track record with OEMs
  • •} Cost effective
  • •} Heat resistant
  • •} Better welding strength than PA66
  • •} Flowability enables thin wall designs
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