Nylon 46, also known as PA46, is an aliphatic polyamide formed by the polycondensation of two monomers, one containing 4 carbon atoms, 1,4-diaminobutane (putrescine), and the other 6 carbon atoms, adipic acid. It is a high-performance, high-temperature polyamide that finds application in electronic and automotive sectors to provide unmatched performance and value across an amazingly broad range of electronic and automotive applications. Thus, there is an increasing demand for Nylon 46 in these sectors.
Moreover,
Nylon 46 offers superior mechanical properties at high temperatures, has higher
heat resistance, and efficient wear and friction behavior compared to other
engineering plastics such as polyesters, polyamide 6 and 66, and semi-aromatic
polyamides. Nylon 46 is widely used as a versatile high heat engineering
thermoplastic due to its properties, such as ductility, strength, and high heat
resistance. Other characteristics include good rigidity at high temperature, a high
degree of crystallization, and high water absorption along with high chemical
resistance.
The
key difference between nylon and polyamide is that nylon is a synthetic material,
whereas polyamides can be either natural or synthetic. Nylons are
semi-crystalline resins with very low viscosity at the melting point, good
temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance, and good toughness
(moisture). There are 8 types of nylons, as Nylon 6, Nylon 46, Nylon 66, Nylon
69, Nylon 11, Nylon 12, Nylon 6,10, and Nylon 6,12. Koninklijke DSM N.V. is the
only commercial supplier of nylon 46 under the trade name Stanyl, or PA46.
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In
the automotive industry, Nylon 46 (or PA46) is suitable for under-the-bonnet
applications. Typical applications are to be found in the engine and
transmission, air cooling and electronic systems, brake, air-inlet, and engine
management. Moreover, Nylon 46 is used to manufacture several automotive
components due to its toughness, excellent creep resistance, and good wear
characteristics. Thus, there is an increasing demand for Nylon 46 (or PA46) in
the automotive industry. For example, according to SelectUSA, as of 2021, the
total value of the car and automobile manufacturing market in the United States
is $82.6 billion.