Technical datasheet
Grilamid TR® 55 LZ
Supplied byEMS-Grivory (EMS Group)- Last Updated on Aug 23, 2018
Grilamid TR® 55 LZ is a polyamide 12 (PA 12) grade based on aliphatic and cycloaliphatic monomers. Possesses very high flexural fatigue strength, good colorability (in transparent as well as opaque colors), good stiffness, high impact, good toughness even at low temperatures and good dimensional stability. Provides clear transparency even in high wall thicknesses, good resistance to chemicals, alcohol and stress cracking. Offers low moisture absorption, low water absorption compared to standard polyamides, high heat distortion temperature and easy processability. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. Used in automotive applications like fuel systems, cooling and climate control, powertrain and chassis, electrical appliances and equipment, housewares, medical devices, engineering tools, sanitary, sports & leisure and in optical components like safety glasses. Complies with NSF 61 (for water contact), REACH, RoHS and WEEE.
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Grilamid TR® 55 LZ properties
Electrical properties
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| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Flammability properties
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| Flame Rating, UL 94 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Elongation at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Elongation at Yield | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
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| Hardness, Ball Indentation | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Moisture Absorption | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
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| Density | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| CTE, Linear, Transverse to Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Decomposition Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Grilamid TR® 55 LZ Processing Guidelines
Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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