PA6 Powder (Nylon 6)
PA6 (Nylon 6) powder is supplied in free-flowing form for powder coating, sintered component manufacturing, and hot-melt adhesive applications. It offers good wear resistance, toughness, and chemical resistance against oils and solvents. Typical particle size ranges from roughly 20 to 150 µm depending on grade; specific particle size, moisture content and grade are confirmed at time of quotation.
PA6 Powder — Grades & Specifications
Nylon 6 (PA6) powder is supplied across a range of grades, particle sizes and morphologies. The options below are typical; specify your target values in the request form and we will confirm availability, lead time and pricing.
| Material | Nylon 6 (PA6) |
|---|---|
| Category | Polyamide (Nylon) Powders |
| CAS number | 25038-54-4 |
| Melting / softening point | 215–225°C (typically ~220°C) |
| Particle size | Commercial powder/micronized grades typically 20–150 µm |
| Morphology | Fine free-flowing powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Max. continuous service temperature | Approx. 80–100°C continuous (unfilled, dry) |
| Typical applications | Wire Rack Coating, Sintered Bearings & Bushings, Filtration Media, Hot-Melt Textile Adhesives |
Applications by Industry
Particle Size & Mesh Conversion
Reference for converting between US mesh and microns/millimetres. Figures are nominal sieve openings and may vary slightly by standard.
| Mesh (US) | Micron (µm) | mm | Inch | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6730 | 6.730 | 0.2650 | |
| 4 | 4760 | 4.760 | 0.1870 | |
| 5 | 4000 | 4.000 | 0.1570 | |
| 6 | 3360 | 3.360 | 0.1320 | |
| 7 | 2830 | 2.830 | 0.1110 | |
| 8 | 2380 | 2.380 | 0.0937 | |
| 10 | 2000 | 2.000 | 0.0787 | |
| 12 | 1680 | 1.680 | 0.0661 | |
| 14 | 1410 | 1.410 | 0.0555 | |
| 16 | 1190 | 1.190 | 0.0469 | |
| 18 | 1000 | 1.000 | 0.0394 | |
| 20 | 841 | 0.841 | 0.0331 | |
| 25 | 707 | 0.707 | 0.0278 | |
| 30 | 595 | 0.595 | 0.0234 | |
| 35 | 500 | 0.500 | 0.0197 | |
| 40 | 420 | 0.420 | 0.0165 | |
| 45 | 354 | 0.354 | 0.0138 | |
| 50 | 297 | 0.297 | 0.0117 | |
| 60 | 250 | 0.250 | 0.0098 | |
| 70 | 210 | 0.210 | 0.0083 | |
| 80 | 177 | 0.177 | 0.0070 | |
| 100 | 149 | 0.149 | 0.0059 | |
| 120 | 125 | 0.125 | 0.0049 | |
| 140 | 105 | 0.105 | 0.0041 | |
| — | 100 | 0.100 | 0.0039 | Sand |
| 170 | 88 | 0.088 | 0.0035 | |
| 200 | 74 | 0.074 | 0.0029 | |
| — | 70 | 0.070 | 0.0027 | |
| 230 | 63 | 0.063 | 0.0024 | Human hair |
| — | 55 | 0.055 | 0.00217 | |
| 270 | 53 | 0.053 | 0.0021 | |
| — | 50 | 0.050 | 0.00197 | |
| 325 | 44 | 0.044 | 0.0017 | |
| — | 40 | 0.040 | 0.00157 | |
| 400 | 37 | 0.037 | 0.0015 | |
| 550 | 25 | 0.025 | 0.00099 | |
| 625 | 20 | 0.020 | 0.00079 | |
| 1200 | 12 | 0.012 | 0.0005 | |
| 1250 | 10 | 0.010 | 0.000394 | |
| — | 7 | 0.007 | 0.000276 | |
| 2500 | 5 | 0.005 | 0.000197 | |
| 4800 | 3 | 0.003 | 0.000118 | |
| 5000 | 2.5 | 0.0025 | 0.000099 | Bacteria (approx.) |
| 12000 | 1 | 0.001 | 0.0000394 |
Information Required for Quotation
- Grade or type
- Particle size (micron or mesh)
- Morphology / form (spherical, irregular, granular, etc.)
- Quantity
- Application environment
- Required delivery country
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