Product Texts
HiDura MED AP NT0860 is an unfilled resin designed for healthcare applications. It is a lubricated PA66 resin with fast cycle times even in large cavitation tools for higher productivity and can easily be colored. This product offers a combination of engineering properties characterized by high strength; rigidity; good toughness; high melt point; good surface lubricity; abrasion resistance; and resistance to many chemicals including disinfectants. The product is compliant to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. It exhibits good property retention after most sterilization methods.
General
Additive
Lubricant, Release agent
Features
Abrasion Resistance, Balanced Stiffness/Toughness, Bromine Free, Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Ductile, Excellent Processability, Fast Molding Cycle, Good Colorability, Good Electrical Properties, Good Flow, Good Mold Release, Good Rigidity, Good Stiffness, Good Surface Finish, Halogen Content, None, High Crystallinity, High Toughness, Homopolymer, Ignition Resistant, Lubricated, Medium Viscosity, Nucleated, Solvent Resistant
Agency Rating
BSE/TSE Compliant
Appearance
Natural Color
Forms
Pellets
Processing Method
Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion
Physical
dry
cond.
Unit
Test Norm
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
23°C, 24 hr
1.2
*
%
Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH
2.4
*
%
Mechanical
dry
cond.
Unit
Test Norm
Tensile Modulus (23°C)
420610
275572
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield, 23°C)
12900
8700
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Break, 23°C)
11700
7110
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Yield, 23°C)
4.8
20
%
ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)
29
76
%
ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (23°C)
479000
160000
psi
ISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C)
15200
4350
psi
ISO 178
Poisson's Ratio (23°C)
0.4
ISO 527-2
Impact
dry
cond.
Unit
Test Norm
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
ISO 179/1eA
+23°C
2.85
10.9
ftlb/in²
-30°C
2.38
3.33
ftlb/in²
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
ISO 179/1eU
+23°C
N
N
ftlb/in²
-30°C
N
N
ftlb/in²
Notched Izod Impact Strength
ISO 180/1A
+23°C
2.85
10.9
ftlb/in²
-30°C
2.38
3.33
ftlb/in²
Thermal
dry
cond.
Unit
Test Norm
Heat Deflection Temperature
ISO 75-2/A
1.80 MPa, Unannealed
162
-
°F
0.45 MPa, Unannealed
410
-
°F
Melting Temperature
500
*
°F
ISO 11357-3
CLTE
ISO 11359-2
Flow : 23 to 55°C, 2.00 mm
100
*
E-6/K
Transverse : 23 to 55°C, 2.00 mm
100
*
E-6/K
Railway Application
dry
cond.
Unit
Test Norm
Oxygen index
26
-
%
EN ISO 4589-2
Injection
Value
Unit
Drying Temperature
158
°F
Drying Time
1 - 3
h
Rear Temperature
500 - 536
°F
Middle Temperature
518 - 545
°F
Front Temperature
536 - 554
°F
Nozzle temperature
536 - 572
°F
Processing (Melt) Temperature
545 - 572
°F
Mold Temperature
149 - 203
°F
Applications
Orthopedic Braces & Supports
Medical Durables
Robotic Arms
Surgical Instruments
Wheelchairs
Medical Durables
Hospital Beds
Medical Durables
Equipment Housings
Medical Equipment
Fittings Connectors and Luers
Drug Delivery
