ARLEN™ C240

About
ARLEN™   C240 (Dry) ARLEN™ C240 is a Polyamide 6T (Nylon 6T) material filled with 40% glass fiber. It is available in North America. Primary attribute of ARLEN™ C240: Flame Rated. Typical application of ARLEN™ C240: Electrical/Electronic Applications&&ARLEN™   C240 ARLEN™ C240 by Mitsui Chemicals is a modified polyamide 6T reinforced with 40% glass fiber. Possesses high dimensional stability, high melting point, high rigidity and minimum water absorption. Exhibits good chemical and heat resistance. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. ARLEN™ C240 is recommended for electrical & electronic parts including connectors, jacks, switches and power supply terminals. Complies with UL 94 HB flame rating. Features: High dimensional stability High melting point High rigidity Minimum water absorption Good chemical and heat resistance Applications: Electrical and electronic parts including: connectors, jacks, switches, and power supply terminals.&&

Product Description
SupplierMitsui
GenericPA 6T
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesHB
AvailabilitysNorth America

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.53g/cm³ASTM D792
Shrinkage rate
TD:2.0 mm0.80%ASTM D955
MD:2.0 mm0.40%ASTM D955
Water Absorption ASTM D570
23℃,24hr0.20%ASTM D570
100℃,24hr2.8%ASTM D570

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Izod Notched Impact strength85J/mASTM D256

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature HDT
1.8 MPa, unannealed300ASTM D648
Glass Transition Temperature85.0DSC
Melting temperature310
Coeff. of linear thermal expansion
TD4.5E-51/℃ASTM D696
MD2.0E-51/℃ASTM D696

ELECTRICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume Resistance1.0E+16ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric Strength30kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric Constant
1 MHz4.50 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor
1 MHz0.018 ASTM D150

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame Class RatingHB UL 94

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile Strength210MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain
Broken BRK3.0%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus13000MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength300MPaASTM D790
Rockwell hardness
M-level110 ASTM D785

Process Conditions
Injection MoldingNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying Temperature110°C
Drying Time2.0 to 6.0hr
Hopper Temperature50 to 90°C
Rear Temperature Zone 1300 to 325°C
Middle Temperature Zone 2315 to 335°C
Front Temperature Zone 3320 to 335°C
Nozzle temperature315 to 335°C
Mold Temperature90 to 140°C
Injection speedModerate 
Screw Speed150rpm

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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