Caprolactam is the basis for production of the plastic polyamide 6.
LEWA diaphragm pumps are very well suited for the specific applications of conveyance of caprolactam melts: The pumps are completely heatable, equipped according to customer specification and optimized for continuous operation.
LEWA process diaphragm pumps convey caprolactam melts controllably via a frequency converter.
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LEWA triplex process diaphragm pumps offer the following advantages:
Caprolactam is the starting material for the ring-opening polymerization of polyamide 6 (perlon).
A second option for polymerization is in the hydrolytic splitting of the amide bond and subsequent polycondensation. Polyamide 6 is produced yearly by the megaton.
At ambient temperature, caprolactam forms white crystals, which are quite soluble in water. Therefore it is normally stored at temperatures over 80 °C until it is used.
Source: Wikipedia, February 2012
With its varied properties, it is an ideal initial material for a wide variety of products:
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