How do achieve better tribological properties and greater processing efficiency of PA compounds? with environmentally friendly additives.
Polyamide(PA, Nylon) is used for a variety of applications, including reinforcement in rubber materials like car tires, for use as a rope or thread, and for many injection molded parts for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Although it has good mechanical properties, it cannot be used where excessive load, friction, and wear are the main causes of failures due to low tensile strength, low hardness, and high wear rate compared to metals.
Various fibers and polytetrafluoroethylene were used to improve the mechanical and tribological properties of polymers for decades.
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Silicone additives have also been used as efficiency agents in PA resins and glass fiber-reinforced PA compounds, and feedback on them has been positive recently!
Some PA Makers have been raving about SIILKE’s silicone masterbatch and silicone powder which significantly reduced the coefficient of friction and improved wear resistance at lower loadings than PTFE while retaining important mechanical properties. It also additives in processing efficiency and improves material injectability. Besides, helps finished components deliver scratch resistance while enhancing surface quality.
Strategy for sustainable PA:
In contrast to PTFE, silicone additive avoids the use of fluorine, a potential medium- and long-term toxicity concern.
as well as silicone additive comes with doing something environmentally sound.
Post time: May-25-2022
