Nylon 6/6 Compound provides low-temperature toughness.

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Suited for automotive and other industrial parts, Chemlon® 109 HBK778 provides notched Izod impact strength of 18 kJ/m2 at -40°C and flexural strength of 52 MPa. At -10°C, product still provides nearly as much impact resistance as it exhibits at room temperature. Compound delivers optimized cold-weather performance for injection molded applications, including fasteners, fuel can nozzles, cable ties, living hinges, and sports equipment.



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New Nylon 6/6 Compound Provides Outstanding Low-Temperature Toughness for a Wide Range of Injection Molded Application



At -40 °C, Chemlon® 109 HBK778 from Teknor Apex Provides 50% Greater Toughness than a Standard High-Impact Nylon 6/6 for Automotive and Other Industrial Parts



PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A. – Teknor Apex Company has increased the low-temperature impact strength of a standard toughened nylon 6/6 compound, providing enhanced cold-weather performance for injection molded applications as diverse as fasteners, fuel can nozzles, cable ties, living hinges, and sports equipment.



New Chemlon® 109 HBK778 exhibits 50% greater notched Izod impact strength at -40 °C than the company’s standard Chemlon 109 product, a toughened nylon 6/6 compound. At -10 °C, it still provides nearly as much impact resistance as it exhibits at room temperature, whereas that of standard Chemlon 109 has fallen by 75% (see graph). 



Among the key physical properties of Chemlon 109 HBK778 are notched Izod impact strength of 18 kJ/m2 at – 40 deg. C., and flexural strength of 52 MPa (see table).



Good flow properties make Chemlon 109 HBK778 suitable for intricate parts such as clips and fasteners, where the flexural strength of the material enables it to withstand the stresses of assembly and end use.



“Aside from its outstanding low-temperature toughness, Chemlon 109 HBK778 provides physical properties comparable to those of standard Chemlon 109, which has been used successfully in many applications and has received automotive specifications from Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors,” said Michael Roberts, vice president of the Nylon Division of Teknor Apex. “Teknor Apex is prepared to supply this new product worldwide.”



More information on Chemlon 109 HBK778 compound is available at this link: http://www2.teknorapex.com/lowtemp109



About Teknor Apex. Teknor Apex Company, a privately held firm founded in 1924, is one of the world’s leading custom compounders of plastics.  Teknor Apex produces flexible and rigid vinyl, thermoplastic elastomers, nylons, toll and specialty compounds, color masterbatches, specialty chemicals, bioplastics and hoses. The company is headquartered in Pawtucket, RI, U.S.A. and operates thirteen facilities worldwide in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, China and Singapore. To learn more visit: www.teknorapex.com.



The Nylon Division of Teknor Apex Company is an international supplier of engineering thermoplastics for the transportation, consumer products, and industrial markets. It produces reinforced and specially modified compounds of polyamide 6, 6/6, 6/10, and 6/12 under the Chemlon® and Beetle® brands. 



FOR MORE INFORMATION: Europe: Tel: 44-121-665-2100. Fax: 44-121-544-5530. Email: etpsales@teknorapex.co.uk.  Americas: Tel:1-401-725-8000. Tel. from U.S. only: 1-800-237-3167. E-mail: nylon@teknorapex.com.  Asia: Tel: 65-6265-2544.  Fax: 65-6265-1821.  Email: apactpe@teknorapex.com.

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