PCR / PIR PA6 Compounds

What is a PA6 compound?

A polyamide 6 recompound (PA6 recompound) is a high-quality recycled plastic obtained from pure polyamide 6. Targeted processing, such as melt filtration, homogenization, and the addition of reinforcing materials or additives, results in a technically high-performance material.

These recompounds offer mechanical properties that are comparable to virgin materials in many applications. PA6 compounds are used in particular in the automotive, electrical, and consumer goods industries because they offer high strength, toughness, and heat resistance.

In addition, they contribute to resource conservation and the reduction of CO₂ emissions, making them an economically and ecologically sensible alternative to primary plastics.

Our PA6 compounds are available in various versions, for example with glass fiber reinforcement. Detailed information on the available grades can be found on the linked pages.

Environmentally friendly materials

Polyamide 6 Compound is a resource-saving and sustainable alternative to virgin material. The use of recycled PA6 materials significantly reduces the consumption of primary raw materials, which helps to conserve fossil resources. Recycling not only saves energy compared to the production of virgin material, but also significantly reduces CO₂ emissions – a clear benefit for the environment.

In addition, recycling PA6 extends the service life of the plastic and supports a functioning circular economy. Despite its recycled origin, PA6 Recompound impresses with its outstanding technical properties and is suitable for demanding applications such as injection molded components, technical components, or housing parts. PA6 Recompound thus combines environmental responsibility with industrial performance – an important contribution to more sustainable plastics processing.

Features

Polyamide 6 compound is characterized by excellent mechanical properties – in particular its high tensile strength, toughness, and rigidity. It has very good heat resistance and is also resistant to oils, fats, and many chemicals. Thanks to its outstanding processability, it can be used efficiently in injection molding.

Depending on the version, PA6 recompound can be reinforced with glass fibers, impact modified, or heat and UV stabilized, allowing it to be customized to meet various technical requirements. This makes it a high-performance and sustainable alternative to virgin material for numerous applications in the automotive, electrical, and consumer goods industries.

How does PA6 recompounding work?

During the recompounding of polyamide 6 (PA6), recycled plastic residues are processed into high-quality granulates in a technically demanding process. The process begins with the careful sorting and cleaning of the PA6 waste to reliably remove foreign materials and impurities. The material is then crushed, melted and passed through fine-mesh filter systems to remove any remaining particles.

During the melting phase, specific additives – e.g. glass fibers, impact modifiers, heat or UV stabilizers – are added to achieve the desired mechanical and thermal properties. The result is a homogeneous, high-performance PA6 compound that is ideal for high-quality applications, especially in injection molding and technical components. Recompounding thus enables the environmentally friendly and economically sensible use of recycled material while maintaining consistently high quality.

Advantages

Polyamide 6 Compound combines ecological and economic advantages to offer an attractive alternative to virgin material. The use of recycled materials reduces the consumption of fossil raw materials and significantly lowers CO₂ emissions – an active contribution to climate protection and the promotion of the circular economy.

The energy-efficient processing method not only conserves resources, but also enables more cost-effective production while maintaining high material quality. Thanks to targeted additives and reinforcement, PA6 Recompound offers excellent mechanical properties, high heat resistance, and chemical resistance.

It is ideal for demanding applications in automotive engineering, electrical engineering, and consumer goods—especially in injection molding. This allows high-performance, sustainable products to be realized without compromising functionality or processability.