Chemlon Polyamides

Polyamide Solutions for Demanding Requirements

PA 66 (Nylon 66) and PA 6 (Nylon 6)

The Chemlon® product line is the workhorse of Teknor Apex’s broad polyamide portfolio and has earned a reputation for high quality and reliability. Based on PA 66 or PA 6, Chemlon polyamides are customized to meet end-use requirements, using glass or mineral reinforcements, impact modifiers, and other additives to improve performance. Chemlon is suitable for both injection molding and extrusion in applications requiring high strength, rigidity and thermal stability. Trusted by the automotive industry for decades, Chemlon polyamides have been awarded extensive OEM material approvals for critical components found under the hood, in the chassis, as well as vehicle interiors and exteriors. The Chemlon product line's success in automotive applications has paved the way for adoption into similar components in the heavy truck industry and beyond.

Characteristics of Chemlon® Polyamide (Nylon) Solutions

High strength and stiffness
High impact strength
High temperature resistance
Abrasion resistance
Chemical resistance
Good electrical properties
Excellent flow and processability

Chemlon® 100 and 200 Series

The Chemlon product portfolio is grouped by polyamide chemistry. The Chemlon 100 Series is based on PA 66 (nylon 66) and provides maximum rigidity and thermal stability. The Chemlon 200 Series is based on PA 6 (nylon 6), and exhibits excellent toughness and higher flow for improved processability.

The table below summarizes which formulation options are available for Chemlon materials:

Data Table: Chemlon PA6 and PA66 Materials

Select Chemlon grades have been optimized for cost effectiveness, for the ultimate balance of price and performance. Based on PA 6 and PA 66 respectively, the Chemlon 400 series and Chemlon 500 series are designed for cost sensitive applications with less demanding end-use requirements.

Chemlon® 900 Series

Specialty polyamide solutions are grouped under the Chemlon 900 series. These materials are designed to meet very unique performance requirements when standard materials cannot. For example, Chemlon 904-15 GVNH is a flame retardant, glass reinforced, high heat resistant grade with superior surface aesthetics, designed specifically for automotive under hood components.

For more information about Chemlon polyamides, download a technical data sheet from one of our standard offerings, or contact us directly for a product recommendation or custom solution.

Click here to access Chemlon technical data sheets and processing guides.

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