types

general properties

processes

general applications

Kolon grades

Nylon 6 overview

Nylon 6/6 overview

Nylene grades

Nylon 6 overview

nylon 6/6 overview

nylon 6/12 overview

cressalon grades

cressalon A types (PA 6):  overview

Cressalon B types (PA 66):  overview

Types

• Nylon 6
• Nylon 6/6
• Nylon 6, 6/6
• nylon 6/10
• nylon 6/12
• translucent nylons
• Specialty nylons

 

general Properties

• custom formulation
• easy processability
• fast cycle
• general purpose
• Gf impact modified
• GF - high impact
• high lubricity
• impact modified
• precoloured
• reinforced — GF
• reinforced — GF & mineral
• reinforced — low wear
• reinforced — mineral
• resistance — abrasion
• resistance — high heat
• resistance — permeation (excellent)
• Retardants — fr
• Retardants — inorganic and/or mixed
• Retardants — halogenated
• Retardants — phosphorus-based
• toughened
• translucent
• unreinforced

 

Processes

• injection moulding
• Extrusion
• film
• rotational moulding
• blow moulding
• monofilament spinning
• tubing

general applications

Automotive

• corrugated and smooth fuel tubes
• airbrake and pneumatic tubes
• multilayer tubes
• steel and aluminum coating of brake pipes and profiles
• quick connector for fuel lines
• Manufacturing Companies (Ford Motor, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Delphi Automotive, Caterpillar, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, ASTM)

Electrical

• cable sheathing
• heater wire insulation
• noiseless gear, clips

food & water contact

• FDA Compliant
• ANSI/NSF Approved
• Kosher Approved
• higher aroma barrier for packaging

furniture & household

industrial

• hydraulic and pneumatic tubes

sports & leisure

tool & appliance

Ul & Flammability

 

Kolon Nylon 6 grades:  overview

Grade	Characteristics	Application
KN 111	standard; general purpose	connectors; buttons; brackets; wheels
KN 120	standard; super bright; base	compounding; multifilaments
KN 126	medium viscosity; high flow	gears; clips for belts
KN 131	medium viscosity	connectors; buttons; brackets; wheels
KN 132 G15 VO	15% GF reinforced; FR	connectors
KN 132 G30 VO	30% GF reinforced; FR	connectors
KN 133 G8 ST	8% GF reinforced; impact strength at low temperatures; good appearance	snowboards
KN 133 G15	15% GF reinforced	clamps; connectors; reservoirs
KN 133 G15 HSBL	15% GF reinforced; high heat resistance; high pressure resistance; easy combination at molten method; black	oil conserver tanks
KN 133 G20	20% GF reinforced	clamps; connectors; reservoirs
KN 133 G30	30% GF reinforced	clamps; connectors; reservoirs
KN 133 G33 BLHS	33% GF reinforced; black	chains
KN 133 G33 HIBL	33% GF reinforced; impact strength at low temperatures; good appearance	inline skates
KN 133 G45	45% GF reinforced	clamps; connectors; reservoirs
KN 133 G50 BL	50% GF reinforced; high strength; low variation; good appearance; black	clamps; connectors; reel body
KN 133 HR	heat resistance	gears; clips for belts
KN 133 MT40	40% M/F filled; low variation	wheel covers; heater housing
KN 135 HB30 HI	30% GF + M/F filled; high impact strength; weather resistance	reel parts; fan shroud
KN 136	high flow; medium viscosity	gears; clips for belts
KN 138 D	base; semi-dull	yarn
KN 163 HI	high viscosity; impact strength; PP alloy; low water absorption and abrasion; heat resistance	safety helmets; outdoor chairs
KN 165 HI	low water absorption and abrasion; good impact strength; heat resistance	outdoor chairs
KN 170-1	multifilaments; medium viscosity; injection
KN 170	multifilaments; medium viscosity	rope
KN 170 SA	standard; high viscosity; reinforced flexibility	shoe rings
KN 171	standard; high viscosity	connectors; buttons; brackets; wheels
KN 173 HI2	high viscosity; impact strength	safety helmets; outdoor chairs
KN 173 HI3R	high viscosity; impact strength; extrusion	pneumatic tubes
KN 173 HI4	high viscosity; impact strength	safety helmets; outdoor chairs
KN 173 MC	21% M/F filled; low variation; high heat resistance; impact strength; weather resistance; good painting; flow	wheel covers; outdoor handles
KN 173 MS	low abrasion; lubricated	bearings; gears
KN 173 ST	high impact strength; general extrusion; glossy	mandrels; wire tubes
KN 178 MT30	30% M/F filled; low variation; high flow	outdoor handles
KN 178 MT35	35% M/F filled; low variation; high flow	rings in rice cookers
KN 178 MT40	40% M/F filled; low variation; high flow; impact strength; painting	outdoor handles; air intake garnish
KN 178 N	monofilaments; medium viscosity; good transparency; good strength	fishing lines and nets
KN 190-1	film; high viscosity; injection	film for food
KN 190	film; high viscosity; injection	film for food
KN 577 N	monofilaments; high viscosity; copolymer; good transparency; good strength
KN 1322 VO	FR; easy molding; high heat resistance	connectors

 

 

Kolon Nylon 6/6 grades:  overview

Grade	Characteristics	Application
KN 332 G30 VO	30% GF reinforced; FR	ashtrays; connectors
KN 333 C5	5% carbon reinforced	cylinder pistons; eyeglass frames
KN 333 G15	15% GF reinforced	valve covers
KN 333 G15 HI	15% GF reinforced; high impact strength
KN 333 G20	20% GF reinforced	connectors
KN 333 G30	30% GF reinforced	radiator head tanks
KN 333 G30 HI3	30% GF reinforced; impact strength; low variation
KN 333 G33 BL	33% GF reinforced; black	engine covers
KN 333 G33 CR	33% GF reinforced; chemical resistance	tent poles
KN 333 G50	50% GF reinforced; high strength	fuel rails; surge tanks; accelerator pedals; radiators; thermostat housing; internal gears; reel body
KN 333 HB440 BL	40% GF + M/F filled; low variation; high strength	fans; fan covers; cylinder head covers
KN 333 HI2	high viscosity; impact strength	safety belt buckles
KN 333 HI4	impact strength	covers
KN 333 HI5	impact strength	fuse boxes; relay boxes
KN 333 HRN	heat resistance	oil reservoir tanks
KN 333 HS	heat resistance	fuse box covers
KN 333 MC	heat resistance; M/F reinforced	wheel covers
KN 333 MS	low abrasion	bearings; gears
KN 333 MT40	40% M/F filled; low variation; high strength	water sprayers; door handles
KN 3311	standard; medium viscosity; injection	injection
KN 3321 G15 VO	15% GF reinforced; FR	wire housing; connectors
KN 3322 VO	FR	automotive ashtrays; wire housing connectors

 

Nylene Grades

NyLene nylon 6 overview

 

nylene nylon 6/6 overview

 

nylene nylon 6/12 overview

Grade	Characteristics	Application
8100		injection

cressalon grades

Cressalon A types (PA 6):  Overview

Grade	Characteristics	Application
A2350	neat	injection
A2600	neat	extrusion; compounding
A2700	neat	extrusion; compounding
A3000 DAM	neat	film; extrusion
A3000 50% R.H.	neat	film; extrusion
AGF55 BK	55% glass fiber reinforced
ALB45	45% LGF reinforced
ASG15-RM BK	15% glass fiber impact modified
ASG15-SW NC	15% glass fiber impact modified
ASG35-RM BK	35% glass fiber impact modified
AST300 BK	neat; impact modified
AST300 NC	neat; impact modified
NE2740 DAM	4% nano clay	injection
NE2740 50% R.H.	4% nano clay	injection
NE6040-ST DAM	4% nano clay; super tough
NE6040-ST 50% R.H.	4% nano clay; super tough
NF3020 DAM	2% nano clay	film
NF3020 50% R.H.	2% nano clay	film
NF3040 DAM	4% nano clay	film
NF3040 50% R.H.	4% nano clay	film

 

 

Cressalon B types (Pa 66):  overview

Grade	Characteristics
BGF33 BK	33% glass fiber reinforced
BGF33 NC	33% glass fiber reinforced
BGF33-01 BK	33% glass fiber reinforced; utility resin
BGF33-VO BK	33% glass fiber filled; FR
BGF45 BK	45% glass fiber reinforced
BGF45 NC	45% glass fiber reinforced
BSG33 BK	33% glass filled impact modified
BST100 BK	neat; super high impact
BST100 NC	neat; super high impact

      Last Updated January 2008