Nylon (Polyamide)

  • UBE Nylon (Polyamide 6)
  • Injection
  • Extrusion

UBE NYLON is trademark of our flagship engineering plastic, Polyamide 6.

It is available in a wide range of high-quality grades to meet a wide variety of sophisticated customer needs in all sorts of applications.

  • Global supply with global specification [same grade same quality]
  • Available grade for all processing techniques such as injection molding , extrusion  molding and blow molding
Solution updated

UBE NYLON for Tank Liner

Markets

  • Applicable to high pressure type IV tank liner such as fuel cell vehicles (FCV) and compressed natural  gas (CNG)
  • Job recorded in High-pressure hydrogen tank in fuel cell vehicle Toyota Mirai.

Features

  • Low Hydrogen and Methane gas pemeability
  • Excellent mechanical property at low temperature

Processing

  • Injection molding
  • Extrusion molding
  • Blow molding
  • Roto molding
Features
  • Excellent balance of mechanical properties
  • Superior in heat resistance with self-distinguishing properties
  • Resistance to oils, solvents and chemicals
  • Excellent in abrasion and wear resistance
  • Having vibration absorbing properties, with excellent sound insulation properties at the same time
  • Appropriate to mass production, contribute to cost reducti
Injection
Grade Name
Nomenclature [ISO 1874-1]
Characteristic
TDS
MSDS

1013B

PA6, M, 12-030

Standard viscosity

1013NW8

PA6, MR, 12-030N

Standard viscosity, fast cycle

1013NW855

PA6, MR, 12-030N

Standard viscosity, fast cycle, black color

1013NW12

PA6, MHR, 12-030N

Standard viscosity, heat stabilized, fast cycle

1013NW13

PA6, MHR, 12-030N

Standard viscosity, heat stabilized, fast cycle, black color

1015B

PA6, M, 14-030

Standard viscosity

1022B

PA6, M, 22-030

Medium viscosity

1022U

PA6, MH 22-030

Medium viscosity, heat stabilized

1015GC3

PA6, M, 14-060, GF15

Reinforced with glass fiber 15%, natural color

1015GU3

PA6, MH, 14-050, GF15

Reinforced with glass fiber 15%, heat stabilized, natural color

1015GC6

PA6, M, 14-100, GF30

Reinforced with glass fiber 30%, natural color

1015GC6A

PA6, M, 14-100, GF33

Reinforced with glass fiber 33%, natural color

1015GC9

PA6, M, 14-140, GF45

Reinforced with glass fiber 45%, natural color

1015GU9

PA6, MH, 14-140, GF45

Reinforced with glass fiber 45%, heat stabilized, natural color

1015GU9L

PA6, MH, 14-140, GF45

Reinforced with glass fiber 45%, heat stabilized, black color

1015GX78G

PA6, MHL, 14-100, GF30

Reinforced with glass fiber 30%, heat and UV stabilized, black color

1015GX78V

PA6, MHL, 14-100, GF33

Reinforced with glass fiber 33%, heat and UV stabilized, black color

1015GNKF

PA6, MH, 14-100, GF30

Reinforced with glass fiber 30%, black color, high flow, heat stabilized

1013R550A

PA6, M, 14-060N

Reinforced with mineral fillers 25%, good surface finish, black color

1015RXN

PA6, M, 14-080N

Reinforced with mineral fillers 35%, good surface finish

Features
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Superior oxygen gas barrier properties
  • Pinhole resistance
  • Impact resistance
  • Printing property
  • Good balance between strength and softness
  • Good transparency
a. UBE NYLON for Co-extrusion applications
Grade Name
Feature
Properties
TDS
MSDS

1022B10

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated

Standard

1024B4

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated

Standard

1024FDN2

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated, Nucleated

Good transparency for airblown film

1026B4

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated

Standard

1026FDN1

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated, Nucleated

Good transparency for airblown film

1022FD55

PA6

1024FD49

PA6

1030B

PA6

1030FDX34

PA6

5032B

PA6

5032FDN1

PA6

5033B

PA6

5033FDx27

PA6

5033FDX57

PA6

5034B

PA6

5034FDX17

PA6

5034FDX39

PA6

5034FDX40

PA6

5034FDX41

PA6

6434B

PA6

b. UBE NYLON for BOPA applications
Grade Name
Feature
Properties
TDS
MSDS

1020B1

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated

Standard

1022B10

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated

Standard

1022FD22

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated, Anti-blocking

High silp for skin layer

1022FD55

PA6, Medium viscosity, Lubricated, Anti-blocking

High silp for skin layer

1024B4

PA6

1024FD63

PA6

1026B4

PA6

1030B

PA6

5024B

PA6

c. UBE NYLON for monofilament applications
Grade Name
Feature
Properties
TDS
MSDS

1022T

PA6, Medium viscosity

Good transparency

1022MT2

PA6, Medium viscosity

Good transparency and softness

5022B1

PA6/66, Medium viscosity

Excellent transparency

5022MT1

PA6/66, Medium viscosity

Excellent transparency and softness

  • UBE Nylon (Polyamide 12)
  • Grade Lists
Description / Outline

UBESTA is trademark of UBE’s Nylon 12 [Polyamide 12].

UBESTA is made by a unique and patented continuous polymerization in an utmost stability of quality and properties.
It is a unique material that combines the basic properties of nylon with the following features as well as possible to respond flexibly to various demand.
UBE is the only manufacturer in Japan  that produces Nylon 12 with integrated manufacturing from raw materials.
It is used in a wide range of applications of automotive, electronics and Industrial.

Soluton Updated

Material Solution for Coolant Tubes

Mono-layer tube, UBESTA has been proven as preferable choice in general industrial application such as automotive coolant-lines, Industrial fluid handling tubes, air brake tubes, hydrolic&pneumatic and painting –lines. Its property is given the excellent chemical resistance, high burst pressure, out standing resilience and excellent long term heat stability.

With the superior performances, high performance multi-layer tube solution is recommended.

High performance Multi-layer tube solution

-ECOBESTA-9T

  • Excellent resistance/barrier performance to LLC
  • Excellent adhesive performances
  • Outperform burst pressure (Room temperature, High -temperature)
  • Superior wash out resistance
  • Reliable benchmark system for EV

High performance Multi-layer tube solution

-SUNBESTA

  • Outperform chemical resistance
  • Excellent resistance/barrier performance to LLC
  • Outstanding adhesive performances
  • Excellent barrier properties
  • Superior wash out resistance
Features
  • Lower water absorption with excellent dimensional stability
  • Excellent performance at low temperature.
  • Superior in impact resistance.
  • Excellent in process-ability, thus suitable for molding the parts designed with complex shape.
  • Superior weather resistance.
  • Excellent adherence properties with metals.
Tube - Coating
Grade Name
Nomenclature [ISO 1874-1]
Characteristic
TDS
1 ) Basic Grade

3012U

PA12, XH, 16-010

Basic PA12, low-viscosity, heat stabilized

3014U

PA12, XH, 16-010

Basic PA12, low-viscosity, heat stabilized

3020U

PA12, XH, 18-010

Basic PA12, medium-viscosity, heat stabilized

3024U

PA12, XH, 18-010

Basic PA12, medium-viscosity, heat stabilized

3030U

PA12, XH, 22-010

Basic PA12, high-viscosity, heat stabilized

2 ) Industrial

3030UFX1

PA12, EHL, 22-020

Rigid hydraulic & pneumatic tubes according to DIN 73378-PA12 HL

3030JFX1

PA12-P, EHL, 22-004

Flexible hydraulic & pneumatic tubes according to DIN 73378-PA12 PHL

3030JFX3 303OJLX8(black)

PA12-P, EHL, 22-004

Flexible hydraulic & pneumatic tubes with low migration plasticizer

3030J146, 3030J146L(black)

PA12-P, EHL, 22-002

Super flexible & impact modified hydraulic and pneumatic tubes with

3 ) Electronics

3024LU(black)

PA12, KHL, 18-010

Cable sheathings

3035LU1(black)

PA12, KHL, 24-010

Cable sheathings

3024NUX

PA12, MHR, 18-020N

Noiseless gears & clips

4 ) Automotive

3030LUX(black)

PA12, EHL, 22-010

Rigid corrugated & smooth fuel tubes

3030JLX1(black)

PA12-P, EHL, 22-004

Plasticized corrugated & smooth fuel tubes

3030JLX2(black)

PA12-P, EHL, 22-007

Semi-plasticized corrugated & smooth fuel tubes

3030JI5L(black)

PA12-P, EHL, 22-004

Fuel & vacuum tubes; air-brake & pneumatic tubes according to DIN 73378-PA12 HIPHL type1

3030JI9L(black)

PA12-HIP, EHL, 22-005

Air-brake tubes according to DIN 73378-PA12 PHLY

3030JI6L(black)

PA12-HIP, EHL, 22-005

Multilayer fuel tubes with excellent adhesion to modified ETFE

3030JI26L(black)

PA12-HIP, EHL, 22-005

Same as 3030JIOL, and excellent long term heat stability

3020X29L(black)

PA12, HHL, 18-010

Coating grade of Steel and aluminium brake pipes & other profiles

1018SE(gray)

PA6, EFH, 18-030

Flame retardant grade of corrugated tubes for wire harness

10241JI

PA6-HIP, EHL, 22-005

Multilayer fuel & air-brake tubes with excellent flexibility

7034JI50(black)

PA6/12-HIP, EHL, 27-007

Multilayer fuel & air-brake tubes with excellent flexibility

3024GC6

PA12, MH, 18-070, GF30

Quick connectors for fuel lines

3024GU6L1(black)

PA12,MHR,19-060,GF30

Quick connectors for fuel lines with excellent heat aging stability and easy mold release

3020GX6(black)

PA12,MHR,18-090,GF13

Conductive & glass fiber reinforced quick connector for fuel line

5) Injection

3014U

PA12, XH, 16-010

Low viscosity, heat stabilized

3024U

PA12, XH, 18-010

Medium viscosity, heat stabilized

3024NUX

PA12, XH, 18-020N

Medium viscosity, heat stabilized, fast cycle

3020GX6

PA12, MHR, 18-090, GF13

Reinforced with fiber, electro conductive, black color

3024GC6

PA12, MH, 18-070, GF30

Reinforced with glass fiber 30%

3024GU6L1

PA12, MH, 18-060, GF30

Reinforced with glass fiber 30%, heat stabilized, black color