Ertalon 4.6 Plastic
Ertalon 4.6 is a heat-stabilised polyamide 46 (PA46) engineering plastic that provides high strength and thermal performance up to 130 °C. It is supplied by Dotmar in rod and sheet forms for machining and fabrication.
Specifications
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- -40°C
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 130°C
- Food Grade
- No
- Drinking Water Approved
- No
- Tensile Strength (MPa)
- 105
- Thermal Expansion (µm/m.K)
- 80
- Coefficient of Friction
- 4
- Chemical Resistance
- Medium
- Formats Available
- Rod, Sheet
Ertalon 4.6 is a grade of polyamide 46 (PA46) characterised by a high melting point, excellent stiffness, and superior fatigue resistance compared to standard nylons.
Its standout properties include a continuous use temperature of 130°C, tensile strength of 105 MPa, and a low coefficient of friction, making it suitable for components exposed to elevated temperatures and mechanical stress.
Dotmar supplies Ertalon 4.6 in rod and sheet formats, machined and fabricated to precise customer requirements for Australian industry.
Key Features
- Continuous service temperature up to 130°C
- Low-temperature toughness down to -40°C
- Tensile strength of 105 MPa
- Coefficient of friction of 4 for reduced wear
- Medium chemical resistance
- Available in rod and sheet formats
Ertalon 4.6 is widely used in high-temperature mechanical components such as gears, bearings, bushings, and structural parts within the automotive, aerospace, and general engineering industries where heat resistance and dimensional stability are critical.
