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NYCAST® GX

NYCAST® GX (Gray) is a solid lubricant filled nylon 6. NYCAST® GX was developed after years of research as an alternative to other “solid lubricated” cast nylons. GX gives engineers another superior choice from the NYCAST® family of premium grade cast nylons.

NYCAST®  GX is specially formulated, self-lubricating grades designed to:

  • deliver low coefficient of friction
  • superior wear resistance
  • high pressure/velocity performance
  • low moisture absorption

Typical applications include:

  • Wear pads
  • Bearings 
  • Thrust washers 
  • Bushings 
  • Gears

Applications in industries such as:

  • Construction
  • Mining
  • Pulp & paper processing
  • Food processing
  • Material handling

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Properties

Properties

Physical PropertiesUnitsASTMResults
Density lb/in³ ASTM D792 0.0412 - 0.0415 lb/in³
Water Absorption % 24 hrs; ASTM D570 0.40 - 0.50 %
Water Absorption at Saturation % ASTM D570 4.0 - 5.0 %
Deformation % ASTM D621 0.70 - 0.80 %
Mechanical PropertiesUnitsASTMResults
Hardness, Rockwell R ASTM D785 103
Hardness, Shore D ASTM D2240 78
Tensile Strength psi ASTM D638 9500 - 11000 psi
Elongation at Break % ASTM D638 45 - 50 %
Tensile Modulus ksi ASTM D638 375 - 475 ksi
Flexural Strength psi ASTM D790 14000 - 16000
Flexural Modulus ksi ASTM D790 375 - 475 ksi
Compressive Strength psi ASTM D695 12000 - 14000
Compressive Modulus ksi ASTM D695 275 - 375 ksi
Shear Strength psi ASTM D732 8000 - 9000 psi
Izod Impact, Notched ft-lb/in ASTM D256 1.40 - 1.80 ft-lb/in
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic ASTM D1894 0.12
Coefficient of Friction, Static ASTM D1894 0.25 - 0.35
Thermal PropertiesUnitsASTMResults
CTE, linear µin/in-°F 50.0 µin/in-°F
Melting Point °F 440 - 460 °F
Maximum Service Temperature, Air °F Continuous 230 °F
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) °F ASTM D648 413 °F
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) °F ASTM D648 179 °F
Electrical PropertiesUnitsASTMResults
Dielectric Constant @Frequency 60.0 Hz ASTM D150 3.7
Dielectric Strength kV/in ASTM D149 500 - 600 kV/in
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