Applications of EMS-Grivory Grilamid® L 22A W 40X Nylon 12, Dry in Industrial Manufacturing

As the producer of EMS-Grivory Grilamid® L 22A W 40X Nylon 12, Dry, we focus on specialized downstream applications where its unique properties meet rigorous industry processing and regulatory demands. Our grade enables manufacturers to achieve demanding form, function, and compliance objectives in multiple performance-critical sectors.

1. Automotive Fuel and Brake Line Tubing

Automotive suppliers use this grade for manufacturing multilayer fuel lines, brake system tubing, and vapor recovery pipes due to its outstanding chemical resistance, flexibility at low temperatures, and dimensional stability across a wide service window. Technical teams value its resistance to hydrocarbons and aggressive automotive fluids, supporting the latest engine emission and efficiency standards. Compounding engineers typically blend the material with functional masterbatches or tie layers based on target region compliance and desired mechanical properties.

Industry compliance standards

• US CARB (California Air Resources Board) LEV III
• SAE J2260, J2044, J2267
• EURO 6/7 vehicle emission and permeation regulations
• ISO 7628 (Road vehicles — Thermoplastic tubing and hoses for pressurized fluid circuits)

Typical usage ratio

• Single-layer tubes: 100% resin; multilayer designs: 30–70% as middle or external layer, adjusted for permeation targets

Downstream process integration

• Directly extruded using multi-layer co-extrusion; can incorporate laser marking or printing in extrusion line; weldability assessed at assembly step

Final product types

• Fuel supply and return pipes
• Brake vacuum hoses
• SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) urea lines
• Emission vapor recovery tubes

2. Industrial Pneumatic Hose and Tubing

Manufacturers of precision pneumatic systems rely on this raw material's balanced mechanical flexibility and low moisture uptake for stable hose and tubing in demanding hydraulic, compressor, and automation environments. High-pressure performance and kink resistance benefit automated assembly and fluid transfer systems. Different color masterbatches can be compounded for easy circuit identification in downstream integration.

Industry compliance standards

• ISO 8573-1 (Compressed air — Contaminant and purity classes)
• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• REACH Annex XVII (Substance restrictions for industrial plastic use - for workplace safety)

Typical usage ratio

• 85%–100% pure resin depending on flexibility and burst resistance requirements; additions of up to 15% plasticizer or UV stabilizer for outdoor use

Downstream process integration

• High-speed extrusion followed by automated cut-to-length, thermal forming, or fittings attachment; QC includes pressure and dimensional stability tests

Final product types

• Flexible pneumatic hoses for robotics
• High-pressure instrument tubing
• Spiral coil hoses for factory automation
• Pneumatic actuator lines

3. Fiber Optic and Electrical Cable Sheathing

Producers of protective cable sheathing in telecommunications and wiring harnesses use this polyamide grade for its low water absorption, hydrolysis resistance, and ability to withstand outdoor installation or buried cable environments. The resin maintains dielectric properties and mechanical integrity in thin-wall, high-speed continuous extrusion builds, supporting growing global demand for durable signal and power lines.

Industry compliance standards

• IEC 60794-1-2 (Optical fibre cable test procedures)
• UL 1581 (Reference standard for electrical wires, cables, and flexible cords)
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Typical usage ratio

• 80%–95% base resin, customized with flame retardant or anti-rodent masterbatches up to 20% as required by cable specification

Downstream process integration

• Extruded onto fiber-optic bundles or multi-conductor cables; secondary jacketing possible using tandem extrusion; surface treatment for printability used at the finishing stage

Final product types

• ADSS (All-dielectric self-supporting) aerial cables
• Buried fiber optic communication cables
• Electric vehicle wiring harness insulation
• Instrumentation cable outer jackets

4. Sports and Leisure Equipment Components

OEMs in the sports equipment sector utilize this polyamide for injection-molded functional parts and tubular structures, especially where a combination of fatigue resistance, impact tolerance, and precise surface finish is needed. End-users require dimensionally reliable, lightweight gear exposed to variable weather, UV light, and repeated mechanical stress, such as bicycle frame parts, ski pole tubes, or gear housings.

Industry compliance standards

• EN ISO 4210 (Bicycles – Safety requirements for bicycles)
• REACH compliance for phthalate and heavy metal content
• ISO 8124 (Safety of toys, for children’s sports gear components)

Typical usage ratio

• Pure resin or 90% resin with glass-fiber or carbon-fiber reinforcement 10% as specified by strength and weight requirements of each component

Downstream process integration

• Injection molding for complex brackets, hubs, and housings; profile extrusion for tubes and rods; secondary operations include CNC trimming and overmolding for grips

Final product types

• Ski pole tubes
• Bicycle frame connectors and dropouts
• Protective gear housings
• High-impact racket handles

5. Water Management System Components

Technical specialists in the water treatment and fluid handling industry select our nylon 12 grade for components subject to continuous contact with water, dynamic hydraulic pressure, and chlorinated agents. This material’s low extractables, hydrolysis resistance, and long-term dimensional stability enable production of fittings and pump housings meeting potable water and wastewater safety obligations.

Industry compliance standards

• NSF/ANSI 61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects)
• KTW (German certification for drinking water)
• WRAS (UK Water Regulations Approval Scheme)

Typical usage ratio

• 85%–100% resin content, adjusted lower for glass-reinforced FPSO or heavy-duty pump housings based on fatigue cycle studies

Downstream process integration

• Injection molding for fittings, couplings, and brackets; multi-cavity hot runner molds standard; dimensional and leachables QC testing integrated post-mold

Final product types

• Potable water pipe connectors
• Pump and filter housings
• Automated irrigation tubing joints
• Sanitary water manifold blocks

6. Precision Medical Device Tubing and Housings

Technical teams in medical device OEMs specify this resin for single-use tubing, catheter components, and subassembly housings that must maintain clarity, flexibility, and structural fidelity throughout sterilization cycles, without leaching hazardous substances. The material supports short and medium-run production of devices meeting international health and safety protocols where processability and batch traceability are essential.

Industry compliance standards

• ISO 10993 (Biological evaluation of medical devices)
• USP Class VI
• EU MDR 2017/745 compliance for base polymers

Typical usage ratio

• 100% primary polymer for tubing and molded housings; may blend up to 5% with gamma-stabilizers for EO or radiation-sterilized products

Downstream process integration

• Precision extrusion or injection molding under cleanroom GMP controls; online QC monitoring includes wall thickness and surface inspection; sterilization stability validated during process qualification

Final product types

• Disposable IV and catheter tubes
• Portable diagnostic device enclosures
• Infusion pump disposable cartridges
• Lab sample transfer tubing