Polyamide 11 (Nylon 11) engineering plastic

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) Kynar® and Kynar Flex® are particularly suitable for high-demand applications such as safety cables due to their excellent chemical stability and mechanical strength.

• • Generates very little smoke and self-extinguishes when exposed to fire conditions
  • Excellent resistance to most chemicals
  • Superior cut resistance
  • Low cold flow capability
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Termite and rodent resistant
  • Much higher melting point than many other polymers used in cable applications
  • RTI (Relative Temperature Index) rating of 150°C
  • Wide bending modulus range

The unique 11-carbon atom polymer structure creates a special crystalline structure with a very high density of hydrogen bonds. This contributes to a higher melting point, reduced fuel and gas permeability, and improved impact properties compared to traditional polyamide 12. Polyamide 11 is typically more flexible, exhibits better dimensional stability, and has superior impact resistance than conventional short-chain polyamides. Produced from castor oil, Rilsan® PA11 is a high-performance polymer that is 100% derived from renewable resources. Rilsan® PA11’s exceptional properties are highly valued across various manufacturing industries.

Pebax® Rnew® block copolymers are composed of polyamide (hard) and polyether (soft) blocks. Adjusting these blocks and their relative ratios allows for a wide range of products, extending from very rigid to highly soft and flexible without the need for plasticizers. This unique polymer maintains a highly desirable combination of traditional polyamide toughness with the flexibility and elasticity of polyether/polyester.

Pebax® Rnew® elastomers are partially bio-based, utilizing the same raw material source as Polyamide 11 (PA11) Rilsan® in combination with polyether/polyester.

Pebax® elastomers combine Polyamide 12 and polyether / polyester blocks.