PA1010
GB GB/T 15911 PA1010
PA1010 is a bio-based long-chain aliphatic polyamide made from castor-oil-derived sebacic acid and decamethylenediamine, listed as PA1010 in GB/T 15911 and comparable to PA610 in its low water absorption.
Reference datasheet — PA1010 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
PA1010 grades and fills
PA1010 is supplied in 6 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 6 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Impact-modified / super-tough | Choose for cold-climate or shock-loaded parts where notch sensitivity must be eliminated at the cost of strength and stiffness. | 32 | 42 | 280 | 68 Shore D |
Flame-retardant, UL 94 V-0 | For electrical housings and connectors requiring V-0; expect lower toughness and elongation. | 45 | 45 | 25 | 80 Shore D |
Heat-stabilized | Pick for long-term hot-air service (engine bay, hot oil lines) where unstabilized resin would embrittle. | 48 | 52 | 160 | 78 Shore D |
MoS2 filled | Use for bushings, cages and sliding parts needing lower friction and better dry-running wear than natural resin. | 52 | 55 | 40 | 80 Shore D |
15 % glass-fiber reinforced | Mid-stiffness compromise when unfilled PA1010 creeps but some ductility must be kept. | 85 | 7 | ||
30 % glass-fiber reinforced | Structural grade: highest stiffness, strength and HDT — pick for load-bearing brackets and gears near 120–150 °C. | 120 | 3.5 |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways PA1010 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
EXT-ROD | Extruded rod / sheet stock | Supply form |
PWD | Powder grade | Supply form |
UV | UV-stabilized / weather-resistant | Grade option |
NATDefault | Unfilled / Natural | Standard supply |
What is PA1010?
PA1010 is a bio-based long-chain aliphatic polyamide made from castor-oil-derived sebacic acid and decamethylenediamine, listed as PA1010 in GB/T 15911 and comparable to PA610 in its low water absorption. It is offered natural, 15/30% glass-filled, MoS2-lubricated, impact-modified, heat-stabilized, UV-stabilized, V-0 flame-retardant, as coating powder and as extruded rod, and suits moderately loaded gears, bearings and tubing; natural stock gives 52 MPa tensile strength at 180% elongation. Heat resistance is well below semi-aromatic nylons, with PA11 or PA12 the nearest alternatives. PA1010 has a density of 1.05 g/cm³ (0.0378 lb/in³), lighter than 70% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 45°C (113 °F). PA1010 has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 180% and the elastic modulus is 1.5 GPa (0.218 Msi).
What is PA1010 used for?
- mechanical gears
- bearings
- pipe/tubing
- wire coatings
Advantages
- Readily welded — 75/100, better than 82% of polymer grades
PA1010 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
PA1010 has a density of 1.05 g/cm³ (0.0378 lb/in³), lighter than 70% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 45°C (113 °F).
Mechanical13
PA1010 has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 180% and the elastic modulus is 1.5 GPa (0.218 Msi).
Thermal11
PA1010 is rated for continuous service to 90°C (194 °F). It conducts heat at 0.23 W/m·K (0.133 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 65% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 110 µm/m·K (61.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
PA1010 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm (558.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (78/100), worse than 61% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of PA1010 takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 4.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 79% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability7
PA1010's machinability is very good (70/100, better than 74% of polymer grades); weldability very good (75/100); formability good (65/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. PA1010 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with PA1010
Is PA1010 easy to machine?
Machines like other nylons — sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, low feed, air or mist cooling; expect stress relaxation and moisture-driven dimensional drift, so anneal and condition before final finishing.
Can PA1010 be welded?
Readily joined by hot-plate, hot-gas, ultrasonic, vibration and spin welding; adhesive bonding needs plasma or primer pretreatment.
Can PA1010 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry pellets to <0.1 % moisture (80 °C, 4–6 h), melt 220–255 °C, mold 40–90 °C; shrinkage 1.0–2.0 % and post-mold shrink require dwell/anneal control; also extruded into rod, film, tubing and monofilament.
PA1010 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| sebacic acid unit ( , from castor oil)1,10-decanedioic acid residue in repeat unit | 53 – 56 | 54 |
| heat/light stabilizer, lubricantcompound additives, grade-dependent | 0.1 – 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1,10-decamethylenediamine unitbalance of the polyamide repeat unit | ≥ 44 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on PA1010?
Accepts dyeing, hot stamping and flock; painting/printing needs flame or corona pretreatment; no plating without conductive base coat.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to PA1010 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- GB (China)
- GB/T 15911 PA1010
- Also called
- Nylon 1010
How much does PA1010 cost?
PA1010 is a premium-cost polymer ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
PA1010 — frequently asked
What is PA1010 used for?
PA1010 is typically used for mechanical gears, bearings, pipe/tubing and wire coatings. In short: bio-based aliphatic nylon; low moisture uptake vs PA6; tough at 180% elongation.
What is the yield strength of PA1010?
PA1010 has a typical yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is PA1010 easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (70/100, better than 74% of polymer grades). Machines like other nylons — sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, low feed, air or mist cooling; expect stress relaxation and moisture-driven dimensional drift, so anneal and condition before final finishing.
Can PA1010 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (75/100). Readily joined by hot-plate, hot-gas, ultrasonic, vibration and spin welding; adhesive bonding needs plasma or primer pretreatment.
What surface finishes work on PA1010?
Accepts dyeing, hot stamping and flock; painting/printing needs flame or corona pretreatment; no plating without conductive base coat.
Can PA1010 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry pellets to <0.1 % moisture (80 °C, 4–6 h), melt 220–255 °C, mold 40–90 °C; shrinkage 1.0–2.0 % and post-mold shrink require dwell/anneal control; also extruded into rod, film, tubing and monofilament.
What is the maximum service temperature of PA1010?
PA1010 is rated for continuous use to about 90°C (194 °F), and briefly to 140°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does PA1010 cost?
PA1010 is a premium-cost polymer ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- GB/T 15911 1010 (2017)
- Polyamide long-chain property comparison (PA610/PA612/PA1010) — CAMPUS-style compiled polymer data (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.