{"id":630,"date":"2026-08-25T12:43:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T10:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tera.si\/?page_id=630"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:24:09","slug":"pa-poliamid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/prodajni-program\/pa-poliamid\/","title":{"rendered":"PA \u2013 Polyamide"},"content":{"rendered":"

PA<\/strong>: Durethan, Teramid, Latamid, Kelon, Vampamide, Denyl, Ultramid, Daunyl, Vydyne, Leona, Ixef, Akulon<\/p>\n

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KEY BENEFITS:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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  • easy processing<\/li>\n
  • good mechanical properties<\/li>\n
  • good thermal and dimensional stability<\/li>\n
  • good sliding properties<\/li>\n
  • wear resistance<\/li>\n
  • self-extinguishing (unmodified and not reinforced with glass fibers are inherently self-extinguishing)<\/li>\n
  • electrical insulation properties<\/li>\n
  • resistance to chemicals<\/li>\n
  • antistatic<\/li>\n
  • resistance to weather conditions<\/li>\n
  • UV resistance (black)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    LIMITATIONS:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    • hygroscopicity \u2013 water absorption<\/li>\n
    • poorer dimensional stability<\/li>\n
    • presence of creep above 65 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Automotive industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Polyamides are often used as a replacement for metal parts under the hood, as they reduce vehicle weight and withstand high loads and temperatures.<\/p>\n

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      • Engine components:<\/strong> Intake manifolds, valve covers, air filter housings and coolant tanks.<\/li>\n
      • Fuel system (mainly PA11 and PA12):<\/strong> Fuel supply pipes, as these types are extremely resistant to chemicals and have low permeability.<\/li>\n
      • Structural and moving parts:<\/strong> Accelerator and clutch pedals, engine mounts, gears and mirror housings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Electrical and Electronics Engineering (E&E)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Due to their excellent electrical insulation properties and the possibility of achieving a high level of non-flammability (with appropriate additives), polyamides are a standard in electronics.<\/p>\n

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        • Switching technology:<\/strong> Fuse housings, circuit breakers, relays and switches.<\/li>\n
        • Connecting elements:<\/strong> Connectors, terminals, cable glands and cable ties.<\/li>\n
        • Power tools:<\/strong> Housings for drills, angle grinders and other hand tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Mechanical engineering and industrial parts<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Due to its low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance, PA often operates without lubrication.<\/p>\n

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          • Sliding and rotating elements:<\/strong> Plain bearings, bushings, gears, sprockets and guides.<\/li>\n
          • Transport systems:<\/strong> Forklift wheels, transport rollers and conveyor belt elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Sports, leisure and consumer goods<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Winter equipment:<\/strong> Ski and snowboard bindings, ski boot cases and helmets.<\/li>\n
            • Household:<\/strong> Kitchen utensils (scoops, turners - due to heat resistance up to approx. 150 \u00b0C), vacuum cleaner parts and furniture fittings.<\/li>\n
            • Textile industry:<\/strong> Sportswear, backpacks, tents, fishing lines and toothbrush bristles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Quick comparison of PA types and their specific uses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Polyamide type<\/strong><\/td>\nKey feature<\/strong><\/td>\nTypical specific application<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              PA 6<\/strong><\/td>\nEasy processing, economical, high impact strength<\/td>\nTool housings, textile fibers, wheels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              PA 66<\/strong><\/td>\nHigher strength and higher melting point than PA 6<\/td>\nIntake manifolds, electrical connectors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              PA 11 \/ PA 12<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimal moisture absorption, excellent chemical resistance<\/td>\nFuel hoses, pneumatic hoses, medical tubing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              PA 6 + GF (glass fiber)<\/strong><\/td>\nExceptional rigidity and dimensional stability<\/td>\nStructural automotive parts, brackets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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              Important note when planning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Polyamides (mainly PA6 and PA66) are hygroscopic<\/strong> \u2013 they absorb moisture strongly from the environment (up to 3\u201310 %). Moisture absorption increases toughness, but reduces tensile strength and changes product dimensions<\/strong>. If the product will be in a humid environment where tolerances are critical, PA6\/66 is used instead of PA6\/66. PA12<\/strong> or PPA<\/strong> (polyphthalamide).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Polyamides (PA) are known for their excellent mechanical properties, resistance to wear and chemicals, and good thermal and dimensional stability.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":91,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-630","page","type-page","status-publish","czr-hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1210,"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/630\/revisions\/1210"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tera.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}