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Posted on 30/04/2021 in Transport 2021
PIN FR polyamide PA6 for 3D-printing

BASF FORWARD AM offers a non-halogenated FR PA6 for 3D-printing of performance parts for public transport and electronics. The PA6 compound power for Powder Bed Fusion 3D-printing is the first such material to be UL Blue Card certified, passes ECE-R 118 App 7 (public transport) and achieves UL94-V2 (0.8 mm), GWI glow wire ignition 750°C @ 1 mm, smoke density BSS 7238 Rev C, gas toxicity BSS 7239 Rev A and FST smoke density and toxicity for aerospace applications. Mechanical properties include high rigidity, thermal resistance and good tensile strength. Applications include switchboard and electronic components, air ducts for aerospace, fixtures for cables and pipes.

“Ultrasint® PA6 FR. Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant PA6 Powder for Advanced Applications”, https://forward-am.com/material-portfolio/ultrasint-powders-for-powder-bed-fusion-pbf/pa6-line/ultrasint-pa6-fr/ and “Enabling Flame Retardant Applications with Ultrasint® PA6 FR”, BASF FORWARD AM, December 2020 https://forward-am.com/use-cases-and-whitepapers/enabling-flame-retardant-applications-with-ultrasint-pa6-fr/

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