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Ertalon™ 6 PLA NU

Polyamide 6
Technical datasheet

Ertalon™ 6 PLA NU PA6 is an unmodified cast nylon 6 grade and combines high mechanical strength, stiffness and hardness with good resistance to creep, wear, fatigue and heat aging properties. Additionally, this material displays good sliding properties and machinability, as well as electrical insulation and resistance to gamma and x-ray radiation. Ertalon™ 6 PLA NU PA6  is PMUC-certified and has passed stringent tests by an EDF-approved laboratory to meet PMUC requirements for use on nuclear sites. Each shipment is accompanied with a PMUC certificate including production batch number. MCG offers a range of engineering stock shape  products that hold PMUC approval from third party certified laboratories in France. PMUC is the standard for products and materials used in electric, nuclear and thermal power plants. 

Nylatron® MC® 907 / Ertalon® 6 PLA PA6 plastic stock shapes
Product Information

Material Properties

  • PMUC-approved for use in nuclear power plants
  • High mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness and toughness
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • High mechanical damping ability
  • Good sliding properties and excellent wear resistance
  • Good electrical insulating properties
  • Good resistance to high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays)
  • Good machinability

Available Geometries

Ertalon™ 6 PLA NU stock shapes encompass a range of standard sizes in the following geometries: Tubular bar, Rod, Plate

Tubular bar
Rod
Plate

Available Colors

Ertalon™ 6 PLA NU stock shapes come in the following colors: Natural (off-white)

Regional Availability

Availability of products, shapes, and colors may differ by region.
Properties
  • PMUC-approved for use in nuclear power plants
  • High mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness and toughness
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • High mechanical damping ability
  • Good sliding properties and excellent wear resistance
  • Good electrical insulating properties
  • Good resistance to high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays)
  • Good machinability
Application & Testing Information

Pre-assessment Testing

Ertalon™ 6 PLA NU carries the following compliances:

  • products.itemGroup.compliances.9103

Please note: In some cases, different color variations of a material grade carry different approvals. Please see product documentation for details.

Documentation

For further regulatory documentation and absence declarations, please visit the regulatory page.