Brenntag Presents New Metal Substitute Compounds

Brenntag AG has presented the latest generation of metal substitute compounds, with its NylaForce dynamic-2 A 60. These are true multi-talents offering a universal application profile. In addition to automotive, aerospace and marine applications, the compounds are suitable for use in mechanical engineering, industry, consumer goods, architecture and construction, oil and gas, sport and leisure, and a large number of other sectors.

NylaForce compounds have been a convincing metal substitute across-the-board for many years. Substitution by NylaForce products greatly optimises the factors of time, cost and weight. The compounds' maximum flexibility, functionality and scope for design are further arguments in favour of the use of these stabilised PA materials with their high level of glass fibre reinforcement.

With the further development of NylaForce dynamic-2 A 60, Brenntag GmbH has now given another clear boost to the outstanding physical and mechanical product properties of this series.

NylaForce dynamic has been specially designed for applications that are subject to high dynamic loads and stands out through its very high mechanical strength and excellent elongation. A high tensile modulus ensures the necessary dimensional stability. Tensile strengths of up to 320 MPa with a very high elasticity, an elongation at break of 2.7% and excellent shape stability, coupled with low warpage, clearly highlight the enormous performance of these compounds, making them ideal for demanding technical applications.

The key factor behind the excellent features of NylaForce is an innovative production technology, known as the feed-up process, which permits the gentle implementation and optimum bonding of the glass fibres in the polymer matrix. The mechanical properties generated in this way are unique in the field of highly-reinforced thermoplastics.

And it is not only functional parts that can be substituted by NylaForce. The excellent surface finish, especially of the B types based on PA 6, make the materials suitable for visible parts too. Elaborate finishing work and additional painting can be dispensed with. System costs can be reduced and productivity, efficiency and continuity boosted in the production process.

NylaForce compounds additionally offer better processing properties than semi-aromatic polyamides. Complex moulds can also be readily filled, despite the higher level of glass fibre reinforcement. For developers and designers, this means maximum freedom in part and mould design. New functions can be taken into account and integrated in components, and part quality can be kept at a constant level. These are positioning factors for customers, enabling them to present themselves on a broader footing than their competitors on the market.

By modifying or adding special stabilisers to the standard NylaForce grades, it is also possible to integrate a number of functional elements in the materials at one and the same time. Users benefit from this functional integration in their projects. Depending on the customer's specific material requirements, the product properties can be specially developed and optimised, permitting special impact-resistant or hydrolysis-resistant grades to be achieved. NylaForce compounds are suitable for both injection moulding and extrusion.