https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?ind[]=6601
The typical densities of these specialty plastics vary from 1.65 to 1.75 g/cm3, which is 30 to 40 percent less than aluminum, bringing a high-performance alternative to the table at a fraction of the weight.
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COMPLĒT REC PIR NYLON 66 COMPARISON
Complēt REC PIR PA66 materials are available in black or natural.
Post-Consumer
Recycled Resin 0% 50% 100%
Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50%
Tensile Strength 35,000 psi
241 MPa
34,000 psi
234 MPa
31,500 psi
217 MPa
Tensile Modulus 2,300 ksi
2,250 ksi
15,517 MPa
2,200 ksi
15,172 MPa
Flexural Strength 52,000 psi
359 MPa
51,500 psi
355 MPa
51,500 psi
355 MPa
Flexural Modulus 2,200 ksi
15,172 MPa
2,150 ksi
14,828 MPa
2,100 ksi
14,483 MPa
Izod Notched Impact 5.5 ft-lb/in
4.5 ft-lb/in
240 J/m
4.0 ft-lb/in
214 J/m
Izod Un-Notched Impact 25.0 ft-lb/in
1,335 J/m
23.0 ft-lb/in
1,228 J/m
20.5 ft-lb/in
1,095 J/m
Post-Industrial
Recycled Resin 0% 50% 100%
Long Glass Fiber 50% 50% 50%
Tensile Strength 36,000 psi
248 MPa
34,500 psi
238 MPa
34,000 psi
234 MPa
Tensile Modulus 2,500 ksi
17,241 MPa
2,400 ksi
16,552 MPa
2,300 ksi
Flexural Strength 54,000 psi
372 MPa
52,000 psi
359 MPa
51,000 psi
352 MPa
Flexural Modulus 2,500 ksi
17,240 MPa
2,400 ksi
16,552 MPa
2,300 ksi
Izod Notched Impact 5.5 ft-lb/in
4.0 ft-lb/in
214 J/m
3.5 ft-lb/in
187 J/m
Izod Un-Notched Impact 22.5 ft-lb/in
1,202 J/m
19.5 ft-lb/in
1,041 J/m
19.0 ft-lb/in
1,015 J/m
COMPLĒT REC PIR TPU COMPARISON
Complēt REC PIR TPU materials are available in black or natural.
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