PCR / PIR PA66 Compounds

What is a PA66 compound?

A polyamide 66 recompound (PA66 compound) is an engineered recycled plastic obtained from processed polyamide 66. A targeted, multi-stage processing method – including melt filtration, homogenization and the addition of additives or reinforcing agents – produces a high-quality regranulate with technically sophisticated properties. The quality of the recompounds is designed to be comparable to virgin material in many cases.

PA66 compounds are characterized by their high strength, excellent heat resistance, and good chemical and mechanical resistance. This makes them particularly suitable for applications that have to meet high technical requirements, such as in the automotive industry, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

In addition, PA66 recompounds make an important contribution to conserving resources and reducing CO₂ emissions, as they are based on recycled material. They therefore offer an ecologically and economically sensible alternative to primary plastics.

Our PA66 compounds are available in various designs, such as glass fiber reinforced, heat stabilized, or modified for special applications. Further information on the available grades can be found on the linked pages.

Environmentally friendly materials

Polyamide 66 Compound is a sustainable and resource-saving alternative to virgin material, as it is based on the recycling of pure PA66. The use of recycled materials reduces the consumption of fossil raw materials and significantly lowers the energy required for production compared to virgin material. This leads to a noticeable reduction in CO₂ emissions – a clear advantage in terms of environmental and climate protection.

In addition, the recycling of PA66 helps to extend the life cycle of this high-quality engineering plastic and significantly reduce waste volumes. PA66 Recompound thus actively supports the transition to a functioning circular economy.

Despite its origin from recycled material, PA66 Compound impresses with its technical performance, high thermal stability, and mechanical resilience—properties that are essential for demanding industrial applications. PA66 Recompound thus offers an environmentally friendly solution without compromising on quality or functionality—a strong contribution to greater sustainability in plastics processing.

Features

Polyamide 66 compound impresses with its outstanding mechanical and thermal properties, making it a versatile engineering plastic. It offers very high strength and rigidity combined with excellent tensile and impact strength, even at elevated temperatures. In addition, PA66 Recompound is particularly heat-resistant and has excellent heat deflection properties, making it ideal for applications with high thermal requirements.

The material is also resistant to oils, lubricants, fuels, and many chemicals, which makes it suitable for use in technically demanding areas such as the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.

Depending on the formulation, PA66 Recompound can be glass fiber reinforced, flame retardant, UV resistant, or heat stabilized, allowing it to be adapted to specific application conditions. This versatility makes PA66 Recompound a high-performance and sustainable alternative to virgin material that is ideal for injection molding and extrusion.

How does PA66 compounding work?

During the recompounding of polyamide 66 (PA66), recycled plastic waste is processed into high-quality regranulates in a precisely controlled, multi-stage process. First, the material is carefully sorted and cleaned to remove foreign substances, moisture, and other impurities.

In the next step, the material is mechanically comminuted before being melted and purified by fine filter systems in the extrusion process. This melt filtration ensures consistent quality and reliably removes any remaining particles or impurities.

During the melting process, additives and reinforcing agents are added in a targeted manner, such as glass fibers, impact modifiers, flame retardants, or heat and UV stabilizers. This allows the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of the PA66 recompound to be specifically tailored to the requirements of the respective application.

The result is a homogeneous, high-performance PA66 compound that is ideal for technical applications – especially in injection molding, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The process enables resource-saving and economical use of recycled material without compromising quality or functionality.

Advantages

Polyamide 66 Compound offers a high-performance and sustainable alternative to virgin material that is both environmentally friendly and economical. Recycling PA66 waste reduces the consumption of fossil resources and significantly lowers CO₂ emissions – a major contribution to the climate balance and the promotion of the circular economy.

The energy-efficient recompounding process not only saves raw materials but also reduces production costs – without compromising on quality. Through the targeted addition of additives and reinforcements, such as glass fibers or stabilizers, PA66 Recompound achieves excellent mechanical and thermal properties that meet even high technical requirements.

PA66 Compound is therefore particularly suitable for technically demanding applications in the automotive industry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and functional injection molded parts. This enables the manufacture of high-quality, durable and environmentally friendly products – economically efficient and technically reliable.