Vydyne® 21SPF

polyamide 66
Vydyne 21SPF is a general-purpose PA66 resin. Available in federal and military specifications for premium-quality, general-
natural, it is designed principally for injection-molding fabrication. purpose PA66 resins.
This grades offer a well-balanced combination of engineering
properties characterized by high strength; rigidity; good Vydyne 21SPF resin is internally and externally lubricated for
toughness; high melt point; good surface lubricity; abrasion improved machine feed and exceptional mold release. It is
resistance and resistance to many chemicals, machine and motor intended for use in high-productivity applications. In many
oils, solvents and gasoline. applications, the molding cycle can be reduced because parts
may be removed from the cavity at higher temperatures. In difficult
Vydyne 21SPF resin permits production of molded parts with molds where parts have a tendency to stick in the cavity, Vydyne
good initial color plus good property and color retention when 21SPF can reduce or eliminate the need for mold release sprays.
using regrind. This resin is recognized by Underwriters Critical molded part dimensions should be checked against
Laboratories and conforms to the requirements of many industrial, specifications before implementing shorter molding cycles on a
routine production basis.

General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
Availability • Asia Pacific • Europe • North America
Additive • Lubricant
• Abrasion Resistant • General Purpose • High Strength
• Chemical Resistant • Good Mold Release • Lubricated
Features
• Fast Molding Cycle • Good Toughness • Oil Resistant
• Gasoline Resistant • High Rigidity • Solvent Resistant
• Electrical Housing
• Bearings
• Electrical/Electronic
• Bushings • Housings
Uses Applications
• Cams • Industrial Applications
• Fasteners
• Connectors
• General Purpose
• ASTM D4066 PA0111 • EU 10/2011 • FED L-P-410A
Agency Ratings • ASTM D6779 PA0111 • EU 2023/2006 • MIL M-20693B
• EC 1935/2004 • FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 • NSF STD-51
RoHS Compliance • RoHS Compliant
• CHRYSLER MS-DB-41
Automotive Specifications • FORD WSK-M4D647-A • GM GMP.PA66.005
CPN1938
UL File Number • E70062
Appearance • Natural Color
Forms • Pellets
Processing Method • Injection Molding

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polyamide 66

Physical Dry Conditioned Unit Test Method

Density 1.14 -- g/cm³ ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage ISO 294-4
Across Flow : 23°C, 2.00 mm 2.0 -- %
Flow : 23°C, 2.00 mm 2.0 -- %
Water Absorption ISO 62
24 hr, 23°C 1.2 -- %
Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH 2.4 -- %
Outdoor Suitability (All Colors) f2 -- UL 746C
Mechanical Dry Conditioned Unit Test Method
Tensile Modulus (23°C) 3300 1600 MPa ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress ISO 527-2
Yield, 23°C 88.0 55.0 MPa
Break, 23°C 60.0 45.0 MPa
Tensile Strain (Yield, 23°C) 5.0 20 % ISO 527-2
Nominal Tensile Strain at Break (23°C) 20 > 50 % ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (23°C) 3300 1050 MPa ISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C) 105 30.0 MPa ISO 178
Poisson's Ratio 0.40 -- ISO 527-2
Impact Dry Conditioned Unit Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength ISO 179/1eA
-30°C 5.0 7.0 kJ/m²
23°C 6.0 23 kJ/m²
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength ISO 179/1eU
-30°C No Break No Break
23°C No Break No Break
Notched Izod Impact Strength ISO 180
-30°C 5.0 7.0 kJ/m²
23°C 6.0 23 kJ/m²

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Thermal Dry Conditioned Unit Test Method

Heat Deflection Temperature
0.45 MPa, Unannealed 210 -- °C ISO 75-2/B
1.8 MPa, Unannealed 72.0 -- °C ISO 75-2/A
Melting Temperature 260 -- °C ISO 11357-3
CLTE ISO 11359-2
Flow : 23 to 55°C, 2.00 mm 1.0E-4 -- cm/cm/°C
Transverse : 23 to 55°C, 2.00 mm 1.0E-4 -- cm/cm/°C
RTI Elec UL 746
0.40 mm 130 -- °C
0.71 mm 130 -- °C
1.5 mm 130 -- °C
3.0 mm 130 -- °C
RTI Imp UL 746
0.40 mm 75.0 -- °C
0.71 mm 75.0 -- °C
1.5 mm 75.0 -- °C
3.0 mm 75.0 -- °C
RTI Str UL 746
0.40 mm 75.0 -- °C
0.71 mm 85.0 -- °C
1.5 mm 85.0 -- °C
3.0 mm 85.0 -- °C

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polyamide 66

Electrical Dry Conditioned Unit Test Method

Volume Resistivity (0.750 mm) 1.0E+13 -- ohms·cm IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength (1.00 mm) 26 -- kV/mm IEC 60243
Arc Resistance (3.00 mm) PLC 5 -- ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (3.00 mm) 600 -- V IEC 60112
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI) UL 746
0.40 mm PLC 1 --
0.71 mm PLC 0 --
1.5 mm PLC 0 --
3.0 mm PLC 0 --
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) PLC 0 -- UL 746
Hot-wire Ignition (HWI) UL 746
0.40 mm PLC 4 --
0.71 mm PLC 4 --
1.5 mm PLC 3 --
3.0 mm PLC 2 --
Flammability Dry Conditioned Unit Test Method
Flame Rating UL 94
0.40 mm V-2 --
0.71 mm V-2 --
1.5 mm V-2 --
3.0 mm V-2 --
Glow Wire Flammability Index IEC 60695-2-12
0.40 mm 960 -- °C
0.71 mm 960 -- °C
1.5 mm 960 -- °C
3.0 mm 960 -- °C
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature IEC 60695-2-13
0.40 mm 825 -- °C
0.71 mm 850 -- °C
1.5 mm 850 -- °C
3.0 mm 850 -- °C
Oxygen Index 26 -- % ISO 4589-2

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polyamide 66

Injection Dry Unit

Drying Temperature < 70 °C
Drying Time 1.0 to 3.0 hr
Suggested Max Regrind 50 %
Rear Temperature 260 to 280 °C
Middle Temperature 270 to 285 °C
Front Temperature 280 to 290 °C
Nozzle Temperature 280 to 300 °C
Processing (Melt) Temp 285 to 300 °C
Mold Temperature 65 to 95 °C
Notes
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

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