Typical Applications
Commodity nylon polymers (PA 6 and PA 66) typically make excellent choices for highly abrasion resistant heavy duty filaments. Their propensity to absorb moisture, however, and their inherent stiffness/rigidity sometimes limits their field of use. In such applications, longer chain polyamide resins are generally preferred.
Applications include:
- Fishing lines
- Weed trimmers ("strimmers")
- Car wash brushes
- Industrial brushes and abrasive pads
- Burnishing/buffing pads
- Toothbrushes
- Escalator side-brushes
- Industrial filter fabrics
Improved Flexibility and Lower Moisture Pickup
Rilsamid® D PA 612 grades
Improved dimensional stability in high humidity
Rilsan® S PA 610 grades
Partially bio-based (typically ~60%, ASTM 6866)
Rilsamid® PA12 grades
Much higher flexibility and much lower moisture pickup
Rilsan T® PA 1010 grades
100% bio-based (ASTM 6866)
Rilsan® PA11 grades
Premium performance; 100% bio-based (ASTM 6866)
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