UBE Nylon 1013B PA6

Product Overview

UBE Nylon 1013B PA6 is a premium engineering plastic developed and manufactured by UBE Industries, a world-leading polyamide producer. As a classic grade of Polyamide 6 (Category: Polyamide 6 / PA6), this product appears as high-quality natural/translucent to opaque pellets (Appearance: Natural Pellets).

In the engineering plastics industry, UBE 1013B has established its benchmark status as a standard general-purpose injection molding grade PA6, owing to its extremely balanced mechanical properties, superior surface finish, and excellent processing flowability. This material is widely used in fields with demanding requirements for comprehensive performance. It is the ideal material choice for lightweight automotive components, precision industrial machinery gears, and high-spec electronic and electrical housings, enabling manufacturers to improve production efficiency while ensuring product quality.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

The following are the core physical property data for UBE Nylon 1013B PA6, which can serve as a reference for your injection molding processes and product design:

Physical Properties

Mechanical Properties

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Electrical Properties

The technical data sheet (TDS) of UBE Nylon 1013B PA6 material from UBE corporation, if there are differences, please refer to the official website of UBE.

Features & Benefits

Choosing UBE Nylon 1013B PA6 means opting for a high-performance resin that balances durability with production efficiency. Key selling points include:

• Excellent Mechanical Strength and Toughness: With a tensile yield strength of up to 80 MPa and outstanding impact resistance, it can withstand high loads and continuous mechanical stress without fracturing.

• Superior Processing Flowability: Optimized specifically for injection molding, it exhibits excellent melt flow, easily filling complex mold cavities to shorten molding cycles and reduce scrap rates.

• Exceptional Chemical and Oil Resistance: It demonstrates strong resistance to a variety of industrial solvents, lubricating oils, gasoline, and chemical cleaning agents, ensuring long-term stability in harsh environments.

• High Wear Resistance and Self-Lubricity: With a low coefficient of surface friction and inherent wear resistance, it is highly suitable for manufacturing friction-moving parts such as gears and bearings.

• Excellent Surface Finish: Compared to PA66, this PA6 grade (1013B) offers a smoother, aesthetically pleasing surface without fiber blooming, meeting the needs of high-end consumer products.

Applications

Owing to its aforementioned superior comprehensive performance, UBE Nylon 1013B PA6 is widely utilized in the following core manufacturing sectors:

• Automotive: Internal engine components, intake manifolds, door handles, connectors, fasteners, and fuel tank caps, meeting the dual demands of automotive lightweighting and heat/oil resistance.

• Electrical & Electronics: Circuit breaker housings, power tool housings, switch components, terminal blocks, and sockets. Its high dielectric strength (20 kV/mm) provides reliable electrical insulation.

• Industrial Machinery: Heavy-duty gears, bearings, pulleys, casters, pump housings, and conveyor belt components. Its wear-resistant properties significantly extend the service life of mechanical parts.

• Consumer Goods & Sports Equipment: Inline skate bases, bicycle accessories, office furniture structural parts, and durable housings for various household appliances.

FAQs

Q1: Does UBE Nylon 1013B PA6 require drying before injection molding?

A1: Yes. As a Polyamide 6 material, PA6 is hygroscopic. To ensure molding quality and avoid surface defects like silver streaks, bubbles, or reduced mechanical properties, it is recommended to maintain a moisture content below 0.1%. Typically, using a dehumidifying dryer at 80°C – 90°C for 4 to 6 hours is recommended.

Q2: Why should I choose UBE 1013B (PA6) over standard PA66?

A2: The primary consideration for choosing 1013B PA6 is its higher impact toughness and superior surface gloss. While PA66 offers slightly higher melting points and stiffness, 1013B performs better in low-temperature impact environments, is less prone to surface defects when molding complex parts, and provides a broader processing temperature window (melting temperature of 215-225°C), making it more process-friendly for equipment.

Q3: Does the UBE Nylon 1013B supplied by your company comply with relevant international environmental certifications?

A3: Virgin resins produced by UBE strictly comply with global environmental regulations. UBE 1013B PA6 material meets the EU’s RoHS directive and REACH compliance standards, and does not contain hazardous heavy metals or restricted substances. Should you require specific Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or declarations of compliance for your export projects, our sales team is ready to assist you.