INVISTA™ | Polyamide (PA)

High-performance unfilled PA66 and PA66/6T resins delivering strength, durability, and advanced thermal performance.

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Versatile nylon technologies for direct processing and customized compounding across demanding engineering applications.

PA66 and PA66/6T unfilled nylon resins from INVISTA™ provide manufacturers with versatile material solutions for applications requiring strength, stiffness, thermal performance, chemical resistance, and long-term durability.

 

Suitable for direct processing in a range of applications, these materials can also provide a strong base for customized compounds incorporating reinforcements, modifiers, colors, and functional additives. This flexibility enables INVISTA™ nylon technologies to address diverse requirements across automotive and mobility, electrical and electronics, industrial equipment, consumer goods, construction, and polymer compounding.

 

From established PA66 technology to semi-aromatic PA66/6T for applications requiring enhanced performance at elevated temperatures, the portfolio provides manufacturers and compounders with a choice of high-performance nylon platforms for demanding engineering environments.

 

Through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, customers gain access to INVISTA™ nylon resins alongside experienced technical support and dependable regional supply. We help customers identify the appropriate material according to their application, formulation, processing, and performance requirements.

 

Coverage includes North America.

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Versatility from resin to finished component

Material requirements can vary significantly depending on the application. INVISTA™ PA66 and PA66/6T provide the flexibility to be used as unfilled engineering resins in suitable applications or as base polymers for the development of customized compounds.

INVISTA™ PA66 offers a proven balance of mechanical strength, stiffness, wear resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal performance across a broad range of engineering applications. INVISTA™ PA66/6T extends the possibilities into more demanding thermal environments through the addition of semi-aromatic 6T chemistry.

Where further property modification is required, both technologies can also provide a foundation for compounds incorporating reinforcements, impact modifiers, flame-retardant systems, colors, and other functional additives.

INVISTA™ portfolio available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution:

INVISTA™  polyamide 66 (PA66)

INVISTA™ PA66 is an unfilled engineering nylon offering an excellent balance of mechanical strength, stiffness, wear resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal performance. Its versatile property profile makes it suitable for a broad range of automotive, electrical, industrial, consumer, and technical applications requiring dependable long-term performance.

INVISTA™ PA66 can be processed as an unfilled material where its inherent properties meet the application requirements or used as a base resin for further compounding to achieve tailored mechanical, thermal, electrical, aesthetic, or processing characteristics.

INVISTA™  polyamide 66/6T (PA66/6T)

INVISTA™ PA66/6T is an unfilled semi-aromatic nylon combining excellent mechanical properties with enhanced performance at elevated temperatures. Its balance of strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and thermal capability makes it particularly suited to demanding automotive, electrical and electronic, and industrial environments.

The material can be used directly in suitable applications or provide a versatile base for specialized compounds where additional reinforcement, modification, or functionality is required.

        INVISTA™ engineering polyamides support demanding applications across multiple industries where mechanical strength, thermal performance, and long-term reliability are essential:

        • Automotive and mobility
          Under-the-hood components, air management systems, cooling system parts, brackets, clips, fluid handling components, sensor housings, electrical systems, and mechanical assemblies requiring strength, chemical resistance, thermal stability, and long-term durability.
        • Electric vehicles and electrification
          Electrical connectors, battery-related components, charging systems, sensor housings, cable management, power electronics, and other applications requiring mechanical strength, dimensional stability, electrical performance, and resistance to elevated temperatures.
        • Electrical and electronics
          Connectors, switches, terminal components, relays, circuit protection systems, sensor housings, electrical mechanisms, and control equipment requiring dimensional stability, mechanical strength, electrical insulation, and reliable thermal performance.
        • Industrial
          Gears, bearings, machinery components, automation equipment, fluid handling systems, power tools, fasteners, mechanical assemblies, and precision engineering parts requiring strength, wear resistance, chemical resistance, and dependable performance.
        • Consumer goods and appliances
          Household appliances, power tools, sporting goods, furniture components, mechanical assemblies, and durable consumer products requiring toughness, stiffness, thermal performance, and consistent processing.
        • Building and construction
          Fasteners, electrical installations, cable management systems, mechanical hardware, HVAC equipment, and other building components requiring mechanical durability and reliable long-term performance.
        • Polymer compounding
          Base resins for the development of customized engineering compounds incorporating reinforcements, impact modifiers, flame-retardant systems, colors, and other functional additives, enabling properties to be tailored to specific processing and end-use requirements.

        Why work with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution?

        Through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, customers benefit from:

        • Reliable regional supply and logistics network
        • Local technical and application support
        • Material selection and grade optimisation
        • Processing expertise and troubleshooting
        • Deep experience across styrenics and engineering polymer technologies
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        Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

        INVISTA™ PA66 provides an excellent balance of mechanical strength, stiffness, wear resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal performance for a broad range of engineering applications. PA66/6T incorporates semi-aromatic 6T chemistry, providing enhanced performance at elevated temperatures and excellent dimensional stability for more demanding thermal environments.

        INVISTA™ PA66 combines high mechanical strength and stiffness with good wear resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal performance. This balance of properties makes it a versatile engineering material for automotive, electrical, industrial, consumer, and other technical applications requiring reliable long-term performance.

        INVISTA™ PA66/6T combines excellent mechanical properties with enhanced high-temperature performance. Its semi-aromatic 6T chemistry makes it particularly suitable for components exposed to elevated operating temperatures where conventional engineering polyamides may reach their performance limits.

        Yes. INVISTA™ PA66 and PA66/6T are supplied as unfilled nylon resins and can be used directly in applications where their inherent properties meet the required performance criteria. They can also provide versatile base polymers for customized compounds incorporating reinforcements, modifiers, colors, flame-retardant systems, and other functional additives.

        INVISTA™ PA66/6T is particularly suited to applications requiring a combination of mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and enhanced thermal performance. Potential applications include demanding automotive components, electrical connectors, sensor housings, electrical and electronic systems, under-the-hood components, and industrial parts operating at elevated temperatures.

        Yes. INVISTA™ PA66 and PA66/6T can support applications within electric vehicles and electrification where mechanical strength, dimensional stability, electrical properties, and thermal performance are important. Potential applications include connectors, charging systems, battery-related components, sensor housings, cable management, and power electronics. The appropriate material or formulation will depend on the specific electrical, thermal, mechanical, and regulatory requirements of the application.

        INVISTA™ PA66/6T is particularly suited to applications requiring enhanced performance at elevated temperatures. Its semi-aromatic 6T chemistry provides improved thermal capabilities compared with conventional PA66, while maintaining strong mechanical properties and dimensional stability. This makes it a strong candidate for demanding automotive, electrical and electronic, and industrial applications. Final material selection should consider continuous and peak operating temperatures, mechanical loading, chemical exposure, processing requirements, and required service life.

        Omya Performance Polymer Distribution helps customers evaluate mechanical requirements, operating temperatures, chemical exposure, electrical properties, processing conditions, and component design to identify the most appropriate INVISTA™ nylon solution. Where customized properties are required, we can also support customers considering INVISTA™ resins as a platform for further compounding.

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