Polyamides

Material selection for your part, equipment, and operating conditions

Material Wizard is a Ukraine-based supplier of engineering polyamides and specialty polyamide compounds for injection molding and extrusion: PA6, PA66, PA610, PA12, PPA, glass- and carbon-fiber-filled, heat-resistant, impact-modified, flame-retardant, and tribological grades.

We select the material not by polymer name, but by the actual job it has to do: mechanical load, temperature, moisture, contact with fuel or lubricants, flammability requirements, shrinkage, surface finish, consistency in series production, and the capabilities of your injection molding machine.

Material Wizard is an engineering partner for manufacturers who need a predictable material, pricing that matches performance and efficiency, and dynamic development together with your business.

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Which polyamide suits your application

PA6 — a cost-effective base material for series injection molding

PA6 is a sound choice for industrial parts that require strength, wear resistance, good processability, and competitive cost. In glass-filled versions, PA6 GF30 delivers higher stiffness, low shrinkage, and more stable geometry for housings, brackets, holders, levers, and functional technical components.

Current Examid® solutions:

• Examid® PA6 GF30 — glass-filled, heat-stabilized PA6 for injection molding of technical parts
• Examid® PA6 GF30 LM — black PA6 GF30 with laser-marking capability for industrial, electrical, and automotive components
• Impact-modified and specialty PA6 compounds — tailored to toughness, low-temperature performance, or surface requirements

PA66 — for higher heat resistance and heavily loaded parts

PA66 is used when the material is expected to provide higher heat resistance and stiffness than standard PA6. Reinforced PA66 GF30 grades are used in structural parts, electrical components, mechanisms, and products operating at elevated temperatures.

Current Examid® solutions:

• Examid® PA66 GF30 — heat-stabilized polyamide 66 with 30 % glass fiber
• Examid® PA66 GF30-15PTFE — reinforced anti-friction compound for friction and wear assemblies
• Specialty PA66 compounds with increased impact strength, thermal stability, or functional additives

PA610 — low water absorption and dimensional accuracy

PA610 is the right choice for parts where standard PA6 or PA66 change their properties or dimensions too much under the influence of moisture. The longer aliphatic structure of PA610 provides lower water absorption and better stability in humid operating conditions.

Current Examid® solutions:

• Examid® PA610 H120M — injection-molding PA610 for precision technical parts with moisture-resistance requirements
• Examid® PA610 CF30 — carbon-fiber-filled PA610 for high stiffness, low weight, and structural metal-replacement applications

PA12 — flexibility, low water absorption, and extrusion applications

PA12 is used in parts and profiles that require low water absorption, flexibility, resistance to outdoor environments, or stability in the extrusion process.

Current Examid® solutions:

• Examid® PA12 E-V0 — flame-retardant extrusion PA12 for products with fire-resistance requirements
• Examid® PA12 R — a specialty PA12 grade for flexible, stable products with low water absorption

PPA — high-temperature polyamides for demanding applications

PPA is used where PA6 and PA66 no longer provide the required level of property stability: at elevated temperatures, in hot and humid environments, for highly loaded structural parts, or for electrical components with flame-retardancy requirements.

Current Examid® solutions:

• Examid® PPA GF30 5VA — reinforced PPA based on PA6T/66 with 30 % glass fiber and a flame-retardant modification for demanding electrical and industrial parts
• Specialty PA/PPA and reinforced compounds — for increased stiffness, heat resistance, and stability in humid conditions

Polyamides by functional requirement

Functional replacement of industrial grades

Material Wizard helps select functional replacements for polyamide materials from leading international producers:

• Ultramid® / Ultramid® Advanced — BASF
• Zytel® — Celanese (formerly DuPont)
• Durethan®, Akulon®, ForTii®, Stanyl® — Envalior (Lanxess + DSM since 2023)
• Grilon®, Grilamid®, Grivory® / Grivory® HT — EMS-GRIVORY
• TECHNYL® — DOMO Chemicals
• Radilon® — RadiciGroup

Selection is based on the polymer base, reinforcement type and content, heat stabilization, impact modification, flame retardancy, rheology, shrinkage, color requirements, and the part's operating conditions.

Important: a functional grade replacement requires verification of the TDS and processing parameters and, for critical products, industrial trials on your actual part.

Proprietary and specialty Examid® compounds

The Examid® range makes it possible to select a ready-made solution or develop a specialty polyamide compound for a specific product. Available directions for material adaptation:

• Glass fiber or carbon fiber for increased stiffness and strength — see the PA-CF catalog
• Heat stabilization for parts operating at elevated temperatures
• Impact modification for parts subject to dynamic or low-temperature loads
• Flame-retardant systems (UL94 V0, 5VA) for electrical applications
• Anti-friction additives (PTFE, silicones) to reduce friction and wear
• Color, black compound, or laser marking
• Specialty solutions based on recycled polyamide feedstock — once acceptable requirements for properties and batch consistency have been defined

How we select a polyamide for your product

1. Requirement analysis. We define the part type, processing method, loads, temperature regime, contact with moisture and chemical media, and flammability and appearance requirements.
2. Material platform selection. We compare PA6, PA66, PA610, PA12, PPA, or specialty compounds, taking into account technical suitability and budget.
3. Grade selection or functional replacement. We propose a ready-made Examid® grade or a suitable industrial solution of a comparable functional class.
4. Pre-production verification. We provide technical documentation for available grades; for critical applications we recommend trial processing and confirmation of the critical characteristics.
5. Supply or compound adaptation. Once the material is confirmed, we arrange supply or develop a specialty formulation to match your production requirements.

Material Wizard strategic focus areas

Beyond polyamides, MW is actively developing several strategic material groups where it holds a technological advantage:

• Polyphthalamides (PPA) — high-performance metal replacement, fuel systems, e-mobility, electrical engineering
• Polyketones (POK) — unique chemical resistance and tribology. Polyketone hub
• Carbon-fiber-filled polyamides (PA-CF) — carbon-nylon for drone and FPV propellers. PA-CF hub
• Recycled PP and PE — cost-effective recyclates with controlled quality. Buy recyclate

Who Material Wizard works for

Our polyamide solutions are aimed at companies that need technically justified materials for:

• Industrial molded parts and functional components
• Electrical engineering and electronic housing components
• Automotive and transport applications
• Mechanism parts, friction assemblies, and structural components
• Cable, profile, and other extruded products
• Metal-replacement projects and improving part stability under moisture and temperature

Material Wizard will select a technically justified solution: from PA6 GF30 for series injection molding to high-temperature PPA compounds for critical parts.

Send us your technical requirements — we will select a polyamide for your part

For fast material selection, please specify:

• Product type and processing method (injection molding, extrusion, 3D printing)
• Current or target material grade
• Operating temperature
• Mechanical load
• Contact with water, fuel, lubricants, or chemical media
• Requirements for UL 94, color, laser marking, or surface finish
• Planned monthly volume

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