Nylon 6 Supplier in Malaysia | PA6 Resin
- Also known as
- Polyamide 6
- PA6
Nylon 6 is supplied as a polyamide engineering resin and fibre raw material for manufacturers in Malaysia. Also known as polyamide 6 or PA6, it is available as pellets or polymer chips for moulding, extrusion, compounding and filament production.
Buyers may require injection-moulding, extrusion, fibre or glass-fibre-reinforced grades, with viscosity, moisture control, additives and colour matched to the process. Nylon 6 absorbs moisture, so drying and conditioning requirements should be taken from the selected material specification.
Applications include automotive and electrical components, gears, bearings, rollers, film, tubing, monofilament, textile yarn and industrial filament. It is distinct from nylon 66, polyamide 612 and non-nylon polyamide resins, which should be specified separately.
Send the processing method, grade or viscosity target, reinforcement, colour, performance requirements, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed for the selected nylon 6 grade.
- CAS number
- 25038-54-4
- Formula
- [C6H11NO]n
- Grade
- injection-moulding, extrusion, fibre, glass-fibre-reinforced
- Appearance
- natural or coloured pellets or polymer chips
Nylon 6 grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection-moulding grade | pellets | — | Engineering components requiring a specified balance of flow, toughness, wear and surface finish | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Extrusion grade | pellets | — | Film, monofilament, tubing, profile and other extrusion processes using a suitable viscosity grade | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Fibre grade | polymer chips | — | Textile and industrial filament production requiring controlled viscosity and spinning performance | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Glass-fibre-reinforced grade | compounded pellets | — | Structural moulded parts requiring increased stiffness, strength and dimensional control | Confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy nylon 6 from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nylon 6
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer family | Polyamide 6 | — |
| Repeat-unit formula | [C6H11NO]n | — |
| Commercial form | Pellets or polymer chips | — |
Nylon 6 applications
Safety and handling
Keep pellets or chips dry, clean and protected from moisture and contamination under the storage conditions stated for the selected grade.
Common questions about nylon 6
Which nylon 6 grade is suitable for injection moulding?
State the part design, wall thickness, mould flow, impact, wear, moisture and temperature requirements. These details determine whether an unfilled, reinforced or modified grade is suitable.
Is nylon 6 the same as nylon 66?
No. Both are polyamides, but they have different repeat structures, processing behaviour and performance profiles. The drawing or material specification should identify the required polymer.
Can nylon 6 be supplied for fibre and monofilament production?
Fibre and extrusion programmes use grades selected by viscosity, moisture control and spinning or extrusion performance. Send the process and finished-product target with the enquiry.
When should glass-fibre-reinforced nylon 6 be considered?
Reinforced grades are considered when a component needs greater stiffness, strength or dimensional stability, subject to the processing method and finished-part requirements.
What information is needed for a nylon 6 quotation?
Include grade or incumbent reference, process, viscosity, reinforcement level, colour, additives, quantity, delivery location and required documents.