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Material type
Plastic
Material name
Nylon 6 Flame Retardant
Alternative names
Flame-retardant polyamide 6 (PA 6), PA 6 FR
Process compatibility
CNC machining
Nylon 6 flame retardant material, maintains the same mechanical properties as regular nylon 6 while also being resistant to fire, rated to UL94 V-0. Nylon 6 FR, also shows good wear resistance and machinability, and is preferred in many industries, including aerospace, automotive or electronics.
Mechanical properties
Yield strength
82 MPa
Young's modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
(modulus of elasticity)
3.8 GPa
Elongation at break
3 %
Thermal properties
Maximum service temperature
85 °C
Thermal expansion coefficent
90 10^-6/ºC
Common applications
Aviation industry
Railway vehicle construction