Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Nylons
Environmentally Stabilized Nylon 6 and 6/6 Long Fiber Composites
Complēt™ moisture resistant long fiber reinforced nylons, in PA 6 and 6/6 matrices, have slowed moisture uptake, which provides a more stable and predictable mechanical property profile during real world use.
If you require consistent performance in a range of climates, Complēt moisture resistant nylons are a cost-effective alternative to less hygroscopic specialty nylons for applications that intermittently experience moisture-rich environments.
Providing conditioned structural performance at levels between standard and specialty nylons, these composites are ideal for lightweighting initiatives in the automotive or powersports industries that rely on dependable materials with exceptional load carrying and fatigue resistant capabilities.
Lightweighting
Benefits
- Gradual moisture uptake to maintain structural properties longer in humid and aqueous environments for more consistent performance
- Performance proportional to specialty nylons at less cost
- Better dimensional stability and easier processing at higher fiber content levels than standard nylons
- Glass fiber formulations provide enhanced surface aesthetics free of visible fiber
- Better flow characteristics at high fiber content levels
Long Glass Fiber Strength Retention
Water Submersion Experiment
Long Carbon Fiber Strength Retention
Water Submersion Experiment
Resin-Rich Surface Aesthetics
Long Glass Fiber Formulations
Smoother Finish
Properties
Resources
| 50% Long Glass | 50% Long Glass | 40% Long Carbon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA66 | PA6 | PA66 | |
| Nomenclature | Moisture Resistant LGF50-PA66 | Moisture Resistant LGF50-PA6 | Moisture Resistant LCF50-PA66 |
| Specific Gravity, DAM | 1.57 | 1.56 | 1.31 |
| Tensile Strength, DAM | 37,500 psi | 34,000 psi | 48,000 psi |
| Flexural Modulus, DAM | 2,150 ksi | 1,950 ksi | 3,450 ksi |
| Notched Impact, DAM | 4.5 ft*lb/in | 5.0 ft*lb/in | 3.5 ft*lb/in |
| HDT @264 psi, DAM | 444 °F | - | 453 °F |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Aftermarket Side Step | Case Study (Snapshot) | Moisture-resistant Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced formulation improves strength, design freedom, and finish | View |
| Automotive Aftermarket Overview | Application Overview | Overview of the needs within automotive aftermarket and the long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technologies to meet those needs | View |
| Avient Long Fiber Technology | Video | Provides structural performance that can go head-to-head with metals at a fraction of the weight | View |
| Complēt™ & OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites | Processing & Design Guides | Guidance on key elements of preparation and molding process for Complet & OnForce LFT | View |
| Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Design Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Download this guide to learn how to design ribs, bosses, and other features that stand the test of time, better ways to process LFT materials, what to do to minimize part defects and more about Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites | View |
| Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Watercraft Steering Column | Case Study | Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite material used to consolidate parts in a personal watercraft steering column | View |
| Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons | Video | Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons provide gradual moisture uptake to maintain structural properties longer | View |
| Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Nylons | Product/Service Overview | Environmentally stabilized nylon 6 and 6/6 long fiber composites for application intermittently exposed to water high humidity that require consistent structural performance | View |
| Complēt™/OnForce™ LFT Overview | Product/Service Overview | Optimize stiffness, strength, and toughness to obtain structural performance with lightweight long fiber reinforced thermoplastics. | View |
| Environmentally Stabilized Composites | White Paper | Learn more about moisture resistant nylon long fiber reinforced composites | View |
| Fan for Outdoor Blower and Vacuum | Case Study (Snapshot) | Complēt MT proved material performance success through extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to prove concept without prototyping and minimize development costs | View |
| Personal Watercraft OEM Steering Column | Case Study (Snapshot) | Complēt Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite provided part consolidation, design consultation, and robust FEA support | View |
| Snowmobile Engine Mounting Bracket | Case Study (Snapshot) | Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced aluminum to provide better fatigue resistance and reduce weight | View |
| Step Linkage Automotive Aftermarket Part | Case Study (Snapshot) | Complēt™ LGF, moisture-resistant grade delivers improved performance and cost savings for aftermarket parts manufacturer | View |