For our MEA-9 product series enclosures, we went with Nylon (PA66) material; reinforced with 33% glass fiber. We chose this material because not only is it tougher than regular plastic, but also lighter weight than metal; as well as having properties like corrosion resistance and flame retardation.
Nylon (PA66) 33% GC
- Family: Polyamide 66
- 33% glass fiber reinforced
- Good electrical insulating properties
- High rigidity
- High toughness
- Impact resistant
- High abrasion resistant
- Anti-heat deflection and flame retardant (UL94 0.75mm HB)
- Lower moisture absorption rate than Nylon 6
- Nylon will not degenerate as a result of exposure to alcohols, ethers, ketones, hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, lubricant oils, cleaning agents or water (including seawater).
- Attacked by strong mineral acids and absorbs polar solvents