Würth Additive Group Filament - PA6

Würth Additive Group PA6 – Wear-Resistant Nylon for Tribological Applications

Würth PA6 – Wear Resistant is a specially formulated Nylon 6 engineered for significantly enhanced wear performance—delivering up to 3× the wear resistance of standard PA6. This material features a harder surface, improved dimensional stability, and a matte finish, making it ideal for high-friction, dry-running applications that require consistent mechanical performance.

Developed to address demanding sliding and rotational wear conditions, this material enables the 3D printing of net-shape or near-net-shape components previously machined from wear-grade materials like MoS₂-filled nylons (e.g., Nylatron GS).

Recommended Applications:

• Bushings, bearings, and rollers

• Wear pads, sliders, and linear guides

• Gears and components with repeated motion

• Functional test parts previously machined from wear-grade nylon

• High-speed, low-lubrication mechanical systems

Specs:

• Diameter: 1.75mm ± 0.04mm
• Wear Rate: 12 μm/km
• Dynamic Coefficient of Friction: 0.35-0.55
  
• Spool Size: 500g (1.1 lbs)
• Recommended Print Temp: 260–275°C
• Bed Temp: 80-95°C
• Printing Speed: 50mm/s - 150mm/s
• Print Environment: Heated Chamber recommended
• Drying Setting: 90°C for 4-6hr

Performance Tip:
Würth PA6 – Wear Resistant performs best in dry conditions up to 120°C. While the base formulation excels without lubrication, introducing external lubricants can significantly increase wear life—especially under high loads, speeds, or elevated temperatures (high PV environments).