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Nylon

Nylon is the generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers known generically as Polyamides. Nylons offer extremely good wear and impact resistance. They also withstand sustained contact with a wide variety of chemicals and offer a good operating temperature range.

Given its relative light weight and toughness Nylon is frequently used as replacement material for metal as gears, fittings, and bearings.

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Nylon is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. It offers an excellent combination of mechanical performance and cost. Cast Nylon (Type 6) and Extruded Nylon 101 (6/6) are the most common. These manufacturing methods are also combined with various fillers to achieve a number of additional attributes. MDS (molybdenum disulfide -MoS2) and NSM are common solid lubricant filled offerings. Oil filled and glass filled versions are available to provide additional options for lubricity and toughness.   Other well-known family members include Nylon-11 and 12.

 

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ASTM or UL Test Property Nylon 6 Nylon 6/6 Nylatron Nylatron
Manufacturing Process Extruded Cast Cast Cast
Type Unfilled Unfilled Moly-Filled Solid Lubricant
Color Natural or Black Natural Grey Grey
D792 (g/cm³) 1.15 1.15 1.16 1.15
D570 Water
Absorption,
24 hrs (%)
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.25
Saturation (%) 7 7 7 7
D638 Tensile
Strength (psi)
11,500 12,000 10,500 11,000
D790 Flexural
Modulus (psi)
450,000 500,000 400,000 400,000
D785 Hardness,
Rockwell R
M85 / R115 R115 R110 R110
D256 IZOD Notched
Impact (ft-lb/in)
0.6 0.4 0.5 0.5
D696 Coefficient of
Linear
Thermal Expansion
5.5 3.5 3.5 5
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
D648 Heat
Deflection
Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
200 / 93 200 / 93 200 / 93 200 / 93
Cost $ $ $$ $$

 

 

All properties are generalized. Material purchased may vary. You can request specification for products purchased.

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