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What is the LEONA™ SG Series ?

LEONA™ S series is an alloy grade of semi-aromatic polyamide (PA) with polyamide 66 (PA66) or polyamide 6 (PA6).
By creating an alloy with a semi-aromatic polyamide, we have successfully overcome the problems of the dimensions changing and the material properties degrading after absorption of water, which are issues with PA66 and PA6. At the same time, the LEONA™ S series also offers a specific strength comparable to die-cast 

The product lineup offers the following three grades (series).
Good appearance/high strength: SG
Good appearance/high strength/flame retardant: SN (non-halogen/non-red-phosphorus flame retardant), SH (halogen flame retardant)
Good appearance/weather resistant: SU

This page introduces the LEONA™ SG series. The  LEONA™ SG series is an alloy grade of PA66 with semi-aromatic polyamide which is reinforced with glass fiber and is suitable for a wide range of products and applications including automobile interior and mechanical parts, household appliances, and home fittings.

Automotive 

LEONA™ SG series characteristics

High strength and stiffness retention under wet condition

LEONA™ SG series is a material developed with metal replacement in mind. It has high strength and stiffness, and suppresses changes in physical properties after absorbing water. For example, LEONA™ SG series has a higher specific strength than the typical zinc/aluminum die-cast, and if the product specifications can be met, it will be possible to reduce weight by replacing metal.
PA is a material that decreases in strength and stiffness and increases in toughness upon absorption of water. The LEONA™ SG series is resistant to strength reductions after water absorption. For example, the LEONA™ SG105(reinforced with 50% glass fiber (GF)) exhibits a decrease in flexural modulus of only 6% after water absorption, which compares to the 23% decrease for PA66 with the same GF50% reinforcement.
With PA, changes in dimensions also need to be skillfully handled in addition to preserving the strength and stiffness after water absorption, while the LEONA™ SG series also resists dimensional changes after water absorption.
A wider range of product designs are possible by preventing changes in material properties due to changes in the usage environment of the product.
レオナ™SGシリーズ 比強度の比較
Comparison of specific tensile strength

Aesthetic surface appearance

Painting options can be omitted using the LEONA™ SG series. The part can immediately be adopted after injection molding without going through the secondary painting process. Omitting the painting process also allows cost reduction which is an important factor in all industries. 

PA66 general grades, which contain a large amount of GF for strength and rigidity, have the disadvantage that GF floats on the surface, giving the surface a crumbly appearance and making it difficult to use in products that are visible to the human eye. The LEONA™ SG series, however, does not show GF floating and produces a glossy molded product. Also, since good-looking parts can be obtained even at low injection molding speeds, a wide range of production conditions can be handled.

レオナ™ SGシリーズ インナードアハンドル型成形品と平板の外観
Appearance of inner door handle parts and plate

Low odor, low VOC, low fogging

The LEONA™ SG series can be used for applications such as automobile interiors due to low odor, low VOC, and low fogging. For example, it meets the VW standards (PV3900, PV3015, and PV3341) as shown in the following table.

自動車内装向け各種試験規格適合(レオナ™SG106)
Less emission (odour, fogging)

Good flowability, easy processing

LEONA™ SG series has higher fluidity than normal PA66+GF high filling materials, and can be processed and molded with a general injection molding machine. Excellent fluidity allows for flexible design and processing. The figure shows the flow length of spiral flow.

Since it is possible to mold large-sized molded products as well as thin-walled and complicated-shaped molded products, it can contribute to metal substitution and product miniaturization and weight reduction.

LEONA™ SG series Better flowability (spiral flow)
LEONA™ SG series Better flowability (spiral flow)

LEONA™ SG series lineup

LEONA™ SG104,5,6
  • High mechanical strength and modulus
  • PA66+6I alloy
  • Glass Fiber reinforced 40-60%
  • High mechanical strength in wet condition
  • Higher dimensional stability in wet condition
  • Good flowability
  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Heat stabilized
  • Recommended application: automotive inner/external mechanical parts for metal replacement, household, appliances etc.
LEONA™ SG114,5
  • High mechanical strength and modulus
  • PA66+6I alloy
  • Glass Fiber reinforced 40-60%
  • High mechanical strength in wet condition
  • Higher dimensional stability in wet condition
  • Good flowability
  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Colorability
  • Recommended application: automotive inner/external mechanical parts for metal replacement, household, appliances etc.

Application Cases

Rear view mirror bracket

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A component used to fix a mirror for checking rearward vision. 
In recent years, housings for forward detection ADAS components are also integrated. High appearance without coloring and rigidity to prevent blurring are required.

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Products

Features

  • High stiffness
  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Excellent moldability

Water / oil pump

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Oil pumps for engines, brakes, etc., and cooling pumps for batteries, etc. 
Since the product consists of multiple molded parts, good moldability is also required.

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Products

BG230, SG104

Features

BG230

  • Plant-derived raw materials used
  • Low water absorption
  • Laser weldability

SG104

  • Low dimensional change during water absorption
  • High specific strength
  • Good surface appearance, moldability

Smartphone chassis

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A structural frame that supports the internal components of a smartphone.
High rigidity, metal bonding, etc. are required.

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Features

  • Good surface appearance
  • High stiffness
  • Flame Retardancy (UL94 HB)

Battery module end plate

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A component that presses and secures the battery cells at both ends of the EV battery module. 
Extremely high strength and rigidity are required to hold the battery cells firmly in place.

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Products

SG105, SG106

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • Good moldability

Battery case

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Battery case for 48V mild hybrid vehicles
An example of combining a design proposal based on plastic CAE simulation and the high mechanical strength of the Leona SG series to pass a drop impact test.

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Products

SG105, SG106

Features

  • High strength and rigidity
  • Impact resistance (including design proposals based on CAE simulations)
  • Excellent surface appearance

Water mixing tap

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Internal parts of equipment such as faucets and showers that mix hot and cold water to supply water of appropriate temperature.
They must be able to withstand water pressure, hot water, various chemicals, etc., and comply with the standards of the country in which they are used.

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Products

SG105

Features

XYRON™ (WG series)

  • Conforms to drinking water contact materials standards (NSF 61, etc.)
  • Resistance to hot water
  • Hydrolysis resistance
  • Vibration fatigue characteristics
  • Acid/alkali resistance

LEONA™ (SG105)

  • High strength and rigidity when absorbing water
  • Excellent surface appearance

Coffee maker chassis

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Mechanical parts that holds and fixes capsules of coffee makers.
High rigidity is required to hold the capsule in place during coffee extraction, and good appearance is required to be visible to the public.

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Products

SG105

Features

  • Excellent surface appearance
  • High strength and rigidity

Smartwatch outer frame

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The housing of a smartwatch.
Since they are used in various environments, they must have good appearance, high strength, and dimensional stability.

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Products

SG114

Features

  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Colorability
  • High strength and rigidity when absorbing water
  • Dimensional stability 

Damper

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Damper for opening and closing toilet lids.
As a replacement of metal shaft parts, they are required to be rust-free, cost-effective, and strong after chemical exposure .

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Products

SG115

Features

  • Excellent surface appearance
  • Oil/chemical resistance, high retention of mechanical properties after chemical exposure
  • High strength and rigidity when absorbing water

Gear box

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Gearboxes are used in automatic opening and closing mechanisms for home appliances, housing equipment, automobiles, etc.
It incorporates gears and is connected to a motor. Good laser weldability, good appearance, and high strength are required for design, space saving, and miniaturization.

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Products

SG114

Features

  • Laser weldability (design, space, weld strength)
  • High strength
  • Excellent surface appearance

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Product Data/Tips for Use *Handling Precautions

Precautions for handling LEONA™

The content of this document is based on materials, information, and data available at this time, and may be revised based on new findings. Please note that these are provided as information and are not guaranteed. Therefore, when using our products, please take full consideration of the usage environment, design, etc., and use them at your own risk after judging that there is no problem with the product.

1. Handling Precautions

The following items are the main points of care for handling the LEONA™ itself supplied to your company. Please use it for safe handling of LEONA™.
A separate material safety data sheet has been prepared for handling precautions for LEONA™. Please contact us and we will send it to you. We request that your company investigate the safety of additives, etc. that your company uses other than LEONA™.

(1) Precautions for safety and health
Care should be taken to avoid contact with the eyes, skin, and inhalation of gases generated when LEONA™ dries or melts. Also, avoid direct contact with hot resin. It is recommended to install a local exhaust system and wear protective equipment (protective glasses, protective gloves, etc.) for each work such as drying and melting.

(2) Precautions regarding combustion
LEONA™ is flammable and should be handled and stored away from heat and sources of ignition. If it burns, it may generate toxic or suffocating gas. Extinguishing can be done with water, foam or dry chemical.

(3) Notes on disposal
LEONA™ can be disposed of by incineration or landfill, but when disposing of it, please entrust it to an authorized industrial waste disposal company or local public body in accordance with the "Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law". Also, when incinerating by yourself, please use incineration equipment and follow laws and ordinances such as the Air Pollution Control Law. When incinerated, toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and suffocating gases may be generated.

(4) Notes on storage
Absolutely avoid resin contamination and moisture absorption. Store in a cool, dry place and start molding immediately after opening. Do not pierce the product bag or let it get wet. Also, do not return spilled resin to the product bag. It is a combustible material (synthetic resins) designated by the Fire Service Act, and should be handled in accordance with municipal ordinances. (Fire extinguishing facility, indoor storage facility, etc.)

(5) Notes on molding
The optimum resin temperature for molding LEONA™ is 270 to 310°C. If it is lower than this, there is a risk of local degradation of physical properties due to non-uniform plasticization. On the other hand, if it is higher than this, there is a risk of gas generation due to decomposition or poor appearance such as silver. However, there are some exceptions such as FR200 and FR370, so be sure to refer to individual catalogs before molding. Also, do not allow LEONA™ to stay in the molding machine cylinder for a long time in a molten state. Doing so may cause the resin to decompose, resulting in discoloration or deterioration of the molded product. In that case, once replace the inside of the cylinder with polyethylene, etc., and then perform molding.

2. Usage

  • ・Do not use LEONA™ for embedding in the body or for direct contact with bodily fluids or infusion fluids.
  • ・When using for other medical purposes, please be sure to contact us in advance.
  • ・Do not use for applications that come into contact with food, such as food packaging containers.
  • ・Please contact us for details.
  • ・If you are considering using our products for other special purposes, please contact us and we will discuss them individually.
  • ・Please contact our person in charge for details on the compatibility of each grade with the Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law, UL standards, CSA standards, etc.

3.Others

Please be aware of industrial property rights when using this product.

Please contact us to ask any questions, discuss any concerns, and request samples.

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