Ultrasint® PA6 FR
Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant PA6 Powder for Advanced Applications
Ultrasint® PA6 FR is an advanced engineering polymer powder for Powder Bed Fusion with an innovative formulation containing a flame-retardant (FR) additive.

Material Details
Description
Combining excellent mechanical and thermal performance with flammability requirements, it is especially suitable for applications in the electronics and public transportation sector. The halogen-free formulation based on PA6 makes the material unique in the 3D printing industry. Ultrasint® PA6 FR meets a broad spectrum of flammability ratings, relevant in different flammability-sensitive application fields e.g. electronics, aerospace and buses.
Benefits at a Glance
- Sustainable halogen-free FR solution
- Extra high rigidity
- Exceptional thermal resistance
- In-particle filler technology
- The only UL Blue Card certified PA6 powder in the market
- Passes Flammability, Smoke Density and Toxicity (FST) tests for use in aerospace
- Passes ECE-R 118 App. 7 tests for use in public transportation
- Color: Black
Example Applications
- Switchboard parts and other electronic components
- Media flow and storage
- Parts (i.e. air ducts for buses or in aerospace)
- Jigs and fixtures for cables and pipes
Material Properties
- Tensile strength: 41 MPa
- Young’s modulus: 2500 MPa
- Elongation at break: 3 %
- Charpy impact unnotched: 7 kJ/m²
- HDT B (0.45 MPa, dry): 207 °C
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Use Case of Ultrasint® PA6 FR
Airflow Pipe
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Material Properties
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Material Properties
- Superior strength and stiffness
- Properties similar to those of injection molding materials
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Material Properties
- High heat-aging resistance
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