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Complete information on the different materials that Bausano Extrusion Lines can process
Thanks to its characteristics, Polyamides Extrusion is possible. Polyamides (PA) are polymers containing amide functional groups in the main chain. They are obtained from the polymerisation by condensation of bifunctional compounds, such as amino acids and lactams, or of a diamine and a bicarboxylic acid with the formation of amide bonds. They can be divided into two main categories:
The versatility of PA has made it one of the most widely used thermoplastic materials in engineering applications. They are characterized by excellent mechanical properties that make them both rigid and tough, like PA66, and soft and flexible, like PA12. They also have anti-friction properties and can absorb moisture; from Bausano’s point of view and experience this last characteristic should be carefully considered, depending on the final application, as it can negatively affect the properties and dimensional stability of the finished product.
The properties of polyamides depend mainly on the concentration of the polar amide groups, which correlates with the length of the aliphatic chains interconnecting them. Each type of PA is identified by a number representing its molecular structure and defining its different properties.
In general, aliphatic polyamides (PA) are semi-crystalline thermoplastics with low density and high thermal stability. Due to their extraordinary wear, heat and impact resistance as well as their good friction coefficient, they are among the most important and widely used engineering thermoplastics for mechanical applications.
To sum up, polyamides generally offer:
These characteristics make it a suitable polymer to replace metal in applications requiring strength, toughness and, above all, low weight. It has therefore found wide application, also for Bausano extruders, in the automotive and industrial sectors.
As already mentioned, and as is also true for other polymers, the characteristics can vary considerably depending on the chemical structure and on the use of different types of fillers. One can distinguish polyamides with molybdenum disulphide additives, which help to decrease the friction coefficient and increase the stiffness of the material, while those with glass fibers additives help to considerably increase (up to four times) the value of the elastic modulus and the dimensional stability.
In view of this, Bausano has a long experience in designing and building specific extruders not only based on the material to be processed but also in relation to the type of filler.
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Thanks to its characteristics of flexibility, elastic return and chemical resistance, PA 6 finds its main applications in the personal care sector but, if suitably additivated, - by compounding - it can also be used to produce pipes for the oil & gas sector thanks to its improved mechanical and chemical characteristics. But one of many applications for Bausano extruders for PA raw material are technical profiles and it can be done with a single or twin-screw extruder.
Bausano specialized especially in the production of PA 6 products, because it is tough, has excellent abrasion resistance, good chemical and fatigue resistance, smoothness, resilience, high strength and stiffness. The chemical and physical properties of PA6 are similar to those of PA66. The melting point, however, is lower than that of PA66, and the processing temperature range is wider.
Resilience and solvent resistance are better than PA66, but moisture absorption is higher. Moisture absorption affects many properties and Bausano’s technical design department considers this when designing the components of the extrusion line, because it can be of crucial importance. Various modifiers can be used to improve the mechanical properties; glass is one of the most commonly used fillers.
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