Testing of Mechanical Properties of Polymer PA6 – 30% Glass Fibres

Abstract

Polymers and polymer composite materials, due to their properties, are becoming increasingly important materials in industry. They are used in a wide range of applications in space and aerospace, aviation, marine and automotive industry, as well as in production of sports equipment, household appliances, medical equipment, etc. They are expected to withstand loads during their lifetime, which requires predicting the reliability of structural elements, i.e. knowledge of material properties. To achieve better properties, polymer materials are reinforced with different percentages of fibre-reinforced materials, including glass fibres. The paper presents the results of experimental determination of the mechanical properties of injection moulded PA6 polymer reinforced with 30% glass fibres, determined by tensile and impact tests.