PA10T IM
Grade
IM = impact-modified (toughened) PA10T
For snap fits, clips and parts needing ductility and cold-impact resistance at the cost of stiffness and HDT.
Values for the IM condition
Other PA10T grades and fills
PA10T is listed in 11 conditions; see the grade overview at PA10T.
Compare all 11 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IMThis page Impact-modified (toughened) PA10T | For snap fits, clips and parts needing ductility and cold-impact resistance at the cost of stiffness and HDT. | 60 | 65 | 60 | 72 Shore D |
PA10T copolymer | Copolymerized versions with a lower melting point for easier molding and better toughness where 315 °C processing is impractical. | 85 | 90 | 35 | 80 Shore D |
Mineral / glass-mineral filled | Pick when flatness and isotropic shrinkage matter more than absolute strength — flat covers, LED housings, laser-markable parts. | — | 120 | 3 | 88 Shore D |
High-reflectance white (LED reflector) grade | TiO2-loaded, glass-reinforced grade for LED reflector cups and SMD housings needing >90 % initial reflectance and reflow stability. | — | 130 | 2 | 90 Shore D |
15 % glass-fiber reinforced | Moderate stiffness boost with better surface appearance and lower warpage than GF30; thin-wall electrical parts. | — | 140 | 4.5 | — |
ESD / static-dissipative grade | Carbon-black or CF/CNT loaded for electronics trays, burn-in sockets and fuel-contact parts needing charge dissipation at high temperature. | — | 150 | 2 | 89 Shore D |
FR GF30 | For connectors, relays and breakers needing UL 94 V-0 at 0.4–0.8 mm with high CTI and reflow survivability. | — | 160 | 2 | — |
Heat-stabilized GF30 | Use for long-term 150–180 °C air ageing (charge-air ducts, motor parts) where standard GF30 loses tensile strength. | — | 185 | 2.4 | 90 Shore D |
30 % glass-fiber reinforced | The workhorse grade: high stiffness and ~290 °C HDT for SMT connectors and under-hood parts surviving lead-free reflow. | — | 190 | 2.5 | 100 HRM |
50 % glass-fiber reinforced | Maximum stiffness/creep resistance for metal-replacement brackets and load-bearing housings; poorest surface and toughest to mold. | — | 230 | 1.8 | — |
30 % carbon-fiber reinforced | Choose for highest specific stiffness, low warpage and static-dissipative behaviour in lightweight structural or handling parts. | — | 230 | 1.8 | — |
What is PA10T IM?
PA10T IM is PA10T in the IM grade — for snap fits, clips and parts needing ductility and cold-impact resistance at the cost of stiffness and HDT. PA10T IM has a yield strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) — stronger than 69% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 60% and the elastic modulus is 1.9 GPa (0.276 Msi). PA10T IM has a density of 1.08 g/cm³ (0.039 lb/in³), lighter than 67% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 125°C (257 °F).
PA10T IM properties
Typical room-temperature values for PA10T IM; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are PA10T reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
PA10T IM has a density of 1.08 g/cm³ (0.039 lb/in³), lighter than 67% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 125°C (257 °F).
Mechanical11
PA10T IM has a yield strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) — stronger than 69% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 60% and the elastic modulus is 1.9 GPa (0.276 Msi).
Thermal11
PA10T IM is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 0.24 W/m·K (0.139 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 67% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 80 µm/m·K (44.4 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
PA10T IM is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 28 kV/mm (711.2 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹³ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (78/100), worse than 61% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of PA10T IM takes about 100 MJ of energy and emits 5 kg of CO₂ — less than 61% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability7
PA10T IM's machinability is good (65/100, better than 66% of polymer grades); weldability good (60/100); formability fair (45/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with PA10T IM
Is PA10T easy to machine?
Machines like a stiff nylon — sharp carbide/PCD tools, high speed and light feed; glass/carbon-filled grades are abrasive and dull HSS quickly.
Can PA10T be welded?
Joins well by ultrasonic, laser and vibration welding; hot-plate welding is awkward because of the ~316 °C melt point, and adhesive bonding needs surface activation.
Can PA10T be formed, bent or molded?
Dry to <0.05 % moisture (80–100 °C, 4–8 h), melt 315–345 °C with hot runners, mold 120–155 °C for crystallinity and surface; keep residence time short to avoid degradation.
What surface finishes work on PA10T?
Accepts laser marking, pad printing and paint after plasma/flame pretreatment; glass-filled grades show fiber read-through unless a high mold temperature or mineral filler is used.
PA10T 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,10-decanediamine (bio-based, castor oidiamine residue, wt % of repeat unit | 50 – 58 | 56 |
| terephthalic aciddiacid residue; partially replaced by isophthalic/adipic acid in copolymers | 42 – 50 | 44 |
| glass fiber0 in the unfilled default grade; 15–50 % in reinforced variants | 0 – 50 | 0 |
| heat stabilizer / lubricant / pigment adcompounder dependent | 0.3 – 3 | 1 |
PA10T IM — frequently asked
What is PA10T IM used for?
PA10T IM is typically used for automotive thermal management parts, electrical connectors and LED housings. In short: bio-based high-heat nylon; 140 C service temperature; low moisture uptake.
What is the yield strength of PA10T IM?
PA10T IM has a typical yield strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) — stronger than 69% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 11 listed tempers.
Is PA10T IM easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (65/100, better than 66% of polymer grades). Machines like a stiff nylon — sharp carbide/PCD tools, high speed and light feed; glass/carbon-filled grades are abrasive and dull HSS quickly.
Can PA10T IM be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). Joins well by ultrasonic, laser and vibration welding; hot-plate welding is awkward because of the ~316 °C melt point, and adhesive bonding needs surface activation.
What surface finishes work on PA10T IM?
Accepts laser marking, pad printing and paint after plasma/flame pretreatment; glass-filled grades show fiber read-through unless a high mold temperature or mineral filler is used.
Can PA10T IM be formed, bent or molded?
Dry to <0.05 % moisture (80–100 °C, 4–8 h), melt 315–345 °C with hot runners, mold 120–155 °C for crystallinity and surface; keep residence time short to avoid degradation.
What is the maximum service temperature of PA10T IM?
PA10T IM is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F), and briefly to 220°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- VESTAMID HTplus (PA10T) product and processing data — Evonik (2022)
- CAMPUS / UL Prospector polyphthalamide (PPA) datasets — CAMPUS Consortium (2023)
- Handbook of Polyamides / semi-aromatic polyamide property surveys — Hanser (2019)
- ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 75, ISO 306, UL 94 — ISO / UL (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.