PA612 Used as Raw Material for Abrasive Filaments

2026-05-09 
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PA612 is a premium preferred base resin for abrasive filaments. It features ultra-low water absorption, excellent elastic recovery, heat and hydrolysis resistance, as well as good wear resistance and abrasive particle adhesion. It is ideal for high-service-life, high-precision dry & wet industrial polishing and deburring applications.
1. Core Advantages (vs PA6 / PA66 / PA610)293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Ultra-low water absorption (0.6%–0.7%)293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Far lower than PA66 (~2.8%). Hardness, modulus and grinding force remain stable under dry/wet conditions; no softening, particle shedding or deformation; outstanding dimensional stability.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Superior elastic recovery293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
High toughness and fatigue resistance. Resists permanent deformation and breakage under high-speed rotating and reciprocating operation, perfect for heavy-duty brush rollers and disc brushes.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Thermal stability & temperature resistance293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Melting point approx. 220 °C, continuous service temperature -40 ℃ ~ 105 ℃. Resists softening and sticking under grinding heat, preventing abrasive detachment. Outperforms PA6 and PA66.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Wear & aging resistance293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Long carbon chain structure delivers excellent abrasion resistance; industrial service life is 2–3 times longer than PA66. Good UV, acid, alkali and salt spray resistance for harsh working environments.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Abrasive compatibility & processability293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
High melt strength, excellent compatibility and dispersion with silicon carbide, alumina and diamond abrasives. Stable extrusion and drawing; abrasive loading capacity reaches 15%–30% (5%–15% for diamond).293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
2. Typical Formulation & Specifications293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Basic Formula (by weight)293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
PA612 base resin (MFR 1.0–2.0 g/10min): 70–85293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Abrasive grains (SiC / white alumina / diamond): 15–30293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Auxiliaries:293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Silane / titanate coupling agent: 0.5–1.5293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Antioxidant + UV stabilizer: 0.3–0.8293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Lubricant (EBS / stearate): 0.2–0.5293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Common Specifications293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Filament diameter: 0.3–2.5 mm293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Main sizes: 0.5 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 mm293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Shape: straight filament / crimped filament293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Abrasive content: 15% (fine polishing), 20%–25% (general), 30% (rough grinding / heavy deburring)293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
3. Typical Key Properties293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Density: 1.04–1.08 g/cm³ (with 20% abrasive)293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Tensile strength: 55–70 MPa293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Elongation at break: 150%–250%293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Bending recovery rate: ≥30%293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
24h water absorption (23 ℃): ≤0.8%293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Long-term service temperature: -40 ℃ ~ 105 ℃293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Taber abrasion loss: ≤5 mg / 1000 cycles293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
4. Application Scenarios293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Metal processing: Automotive hubs, gears, engine deburring, precision component polishing, stainless steel brushing293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Glass & optics: Display glass, lens and sapphire fine polishing293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Stone & wood: Marble / granite grinding, wood grain wire drawing293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Electronics & PCB: Circuit board deburring, copper foil polishing, ceramic substrate fine grinding293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Textile industry: Sanding roller abrasive filaments for fabric surface sanding.
5. Material Performance Comparison
Property PA612 PA610 PA66 PA6
Water Absorption Ultra-low Low High Very high
Elastic Recovery Excellent Very Good Good Fair
Temperature Resistance -40~105℃ -30~95℃ -20~80℃ -20~70℃
Wear Resistance & Service Life Longest Long Medium Short
Abrasive Adhesion Excellent Good Fair Poor
Cost High Medium-High Medium Low
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6. Modification Optimization Directions293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Nucleation modification: Add 0.2%–0.5% organic nucleating agent to refine spherulites, improve rigidity, heat resistance and shorten production cycle.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Toughening modification: Blend 5%–10% POE/EVA elastomer to enhance low-temperature toughness and reduce filament breakage.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Wear enhancement: Add nano SiO₂, graphite or PTFE to lower friction coefficient and improve wear resistance.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Flame retardant / Anti-static: Add flame retardant to reach UL94 V-0 or conductive carbon black for electronic and explosion-proof applications.
7. Processing Guidelines293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Drying: 80 ℃ vacuum drying for 4–6 hours293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Extrusion temperature: 230–250 ℃293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Drawing ratio: 2.5–4.0 times for higher strength and elasticity293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
Annealing: 80–100 ℃ for 1–2 hours to release internal stress and stabilize dimension.293ANIXT NYLON China Manufacturer
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Note: The company will provide some sub brand PA612 for you to choose from every month. If you have any needs, please contact us.