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Mitsui Arlen™ A350 50% Glass Fiber-Reinforced Modified Nylon 6T (COND)

Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; Nylon; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Material Notes:
ARLEN™ is a heat resistant, modified polyamide 6T developed by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. With a high melting point (320°C) and a rigidity level comparable to super engineering plastics, it possesses strong dimensional stability and chemical resistance. In addition, the effect of water absorption, which is a traditional weakness of polyamides, has been reduced to a minimum.

Applications:

• Cylinder head covers
• Thermostat cases
• Oil pump housings
• Hydraulic system pistons
• Cooling system parts
• Roller/pulley parts

Information provided by Mitsui.

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Density	1.63 g/cc	0.0589 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Filler Content	50 %	50 %
Water Absorption	0.2 %	0.2 %	24 hours in 23°C water, 2mmt; ASTM D570
Water Absorption	1.2 %	1.2 %	24 hours in 100°C water, 2mmt; ASTM D570
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.002 cm/cm	0.002 in/in	2mmt, Flow Direction; ASTM D955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse	0.006 cm/cm	0.006 in/in	2mmt, Vertical Direction; ASTM D955
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength at Break	270 MPa	39200 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	3 %	3 %	Measured between the chucks; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	15 GPa	2180 ksi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	390 MPa	56600 psi	ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	1.6 J/cm	3 ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 20°C	18 µm/m-°C	10 µin/in-°F	Flow Direction; ASTM D696
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow	42 µm/m-°C	23.3 µin/in-°F	Vertical Direction; ASTM D696
Melting Point	320 °C	608 °F
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	310 °C	590 °F	ASTM D648
Glass Temperature	125 °C	257 °F
Flammability, UL94	HB	HB	Equivalent
Processing Properties
Feed Temperature	50 - 90 °C	122 - 194 °F	Hopper Bottom for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Feed Temperature	50 - 90 °C	122 - 194 °F	Hopper Bottom Temp for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Nozzle Temperature	315 - 335 °C	599 - 635 °F	NH Cylinder Temp for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Nozzle Temperature	325 - 340 °C	617 - 644 °F	NH Cylinder Temp for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Zone 1	315 - 330 °C	599 - 626 °F	C1 Cylinder Temp for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Zone 1	300 - 325 °C	572 - 617 °F	C1 Cylinder Temp for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Zone 2	315 - 335 °C	599 - 635 °F	C2 Cylinder Temp for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Zone 2	320 - 335 °C	608 - 635 °F	C2 Cylinder Temp for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Zone 3	320 - 335 °C	608 - 635 °F	C3 Cylinder Temp for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Zone 3	325 - 340 °C	617 - 644 °F	C3 Cylinder Temp for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Mold Temperature	90 - 140 °C	194 - 284 °F	for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Mold Temperature	90 - 140 °C	194 - 284 °F	for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Screw Speed	150 rpm	150 rpm	for Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Screw Speed	150 rpm	150 rpm	for Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Descriptive Properties
Injection Pressure	Medium	Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Injection Pressure	Medium	Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding
Injection Speed	Medium	Electronic and Electric Standard Molding
Injection Speed	Medium	Mechanical and Structural Standard Molding