Polyamide is a category of thermoplastics that is often used as an industrial engineering plastic.
The material is highly wear-resistant, strong, and tough. PA therefore has excellent mechanical properties.
FDA-classifiedWithstands high mechanical stresses
Polyamide is suitable for the production of washers, spacers, and as a general-purpose industrial plastic due to its exceptional dimensional stability. In situations involving extreme mechanical stress where maintaining the product’s shape is the top priority, polyamide is an excellent choice.
Polyamide is FDA-approved, highly pure, and is therefore well-suited for use in the food industry, medical equipment, and cleanroom products.
The material is available in grades that can withstand temperatures up to 95° with a short-term peak of 180° and is UL94 V-2 rated. It is therefore well-suited for use as a gasket or seal against oil and gasoline.
We often use polyamide film as insulation. This material is well-suited for die-cutting with fold lines to serve as electrical insulation, which can then be fitted into cabinets or enclosures as electrical insulation in products—simply put, a plastic housing.
The most common grades of polyamide are PA 6 and 6.6, which are available in natural and black.