PA6 GF30
Polyamide 6 with 30% short glass fiber reinforcement — the industry standard for metal replacement in structural injection-molded parts. UTS doubles vs unfilled PA6 (175 vs 80 MPa), stiffness triples (E-Mod 9.5 vs 3.0 GPa), and HDT jumps to 200°C+. The classic materialref.com differentiation case: Ultramid B3WG6 (BASF) = Zytel 73G30 (DuPont) = Durethan BKV 30 (LANXESS) = Akulon K224-G6 (DSM) = Grilon BG-30 (EMS) = Technyl C216 V30 (Domo) — all the same base material. Used for automotive brackets, engine covers, power tool housings, electrical connectors, and structural inserts.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO | INT | PA6-GF30 | — | REF | |
| 🇩🇪 | TRADE | Germany | Ultramid B3WG6 / B3EG6 (BASF) | — | 95% |
| 🇺🇸 | TRADE | USA | Zytel 73G30 (DuPont) | — | 95% |
| 🇩🇪 | TRADE | Germany | Durethan BKV 30 (LANXESS) | — | 95% |
| TRADE | NL | Akulon K224-G6 (DSM) | — | 95% | |
| TRADE | CH | Grilon BG-30 (EMS-Grivory) | — | 95% | |
| 🇫🇷 | TRADE | France | Technyl C216 V30 (Domo) | — | 95% |
| 🇩🇪 | TRADE | Germany | TECAMID 6 GF30 (Ensinger) | — | 95% |
Sources: ISO 1874-1, BASF TDS, DuPont TDS, LANXESS TDS, DSM TDS, EMS TDS, Domo TDS, Ensinger TDS
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: PA6 GF30 (COMPOSITION) (ISO 16396) vs Ultramid B3WG6 / B3EG6 (BASF) (TRADE)
| Element | PA6 GF30 (COMPOSITION) | Ultramid B3WG6 / B3EG6 (BASF) (TRADE) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyamide 6 (Base Polymer) | 68–72% | — | — |
| Glass Fiber Reinforcement | 28–32% | — | — |
Mechanical properties
Dry As Molded
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 170–185 | MPa |
| Elongation | 3–4 | % |
| Elastic Modulus | 8.5–10 | GPa |
| Density | 1.35–1.37 | g/cm3 |
| hdt_1_8mpa | 200–210 | °C |
| Melting Point | ≥ 220 | °C |
Conditioned 50rh
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 130–150 | MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 6–7.5 | GPa |
Compatibility verdict
PA6 GF30 and Ultramid B3WG6 / B3EG6 (BASF): 95% composition match
Close equivalents but NOT identical.
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