Nylon, one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics, is an extremely versatile engineering plastic. An excellent combination of mechanical performance (toughness, low coefficient of friction, and good abrasion resistance) and cost make Nylon an ideal replacement for a wide variety of materials from metal to rubber.
Cast Nylon 6 (polycaprolactam) exhibits all the properties that generally make nylon a superior engineering material: high strength, low friction and wear resistance. Because of the casting process, part size and thickness are almost unlimited without degradation of the material’s internal structure. Cast Nylon 6 provides one of the largest array of sizes and custom shapes of any thermoplastic.
By varying the conditions through the addition of various additives, fillers, lubricants, and colorants during polymerization, the mechanical properties of cast nylon may be altered to suit specific applications. Formulations include molybdenum-disulfide filled, moly and oil-filled (blue), and glass-filled grades. Variants within these nylon grades are available to match specific application demands such as FDA compliance, Internally lubricated, heat stabilized, UV stabilized, anti-static, fire retardant, or impact modified.
Glass Filled: Variants of this nylon exhibit increased structural and impact strength and rigidity. The addition of glass fibers to nylon in various amounts (10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%) increases tensile strength, stiffness, compressive strength, and a lower thermal expansion coefficient over conventional unfilled grades. Glass filled nylons offer better strength than general purpose nylon but it is highly abrasive and will abrade or gall mating surfaces.
Emco Industrial Plastics doesn’t claim to represent all of the manufacturers or trade name products listed. This list is intended as a guide of typical materials available for purchase from Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc. For additional information, contact an Emco Industrial Plastics representative by filling out the form below.
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| Type | Size | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | 1/4″ – 5″ | 24″ x 24″, 48″, 96″; CTS | Natural, Black |
| Rod | 1/4″ – 5″ DIA | Standard foot lengths, CTS | Natural, Black |
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| Physical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | lb/in3 | D792 | 1.06 |
| Water Absorption, 24 hrs | % | D570 | 0.25 |
| Mechanical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | psi | D638 | 8000 |
| Tensile Modulus | psi | D638 | 325000 |
| Tensile Elongation @Break | % | D638 | 200 |
| Flexural Strength | psi | D790 | 14000 |
| Flexural Modulus | psi | 400000 | 300000 |
| Compressive Strength | psi | D695 | 15500 |
| Hardness, Rockwell R | D785 | 108 | |
| IZOD Impact Strength Notched | ft-lb/in | D256 | 1.2 |
| Thermal Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | in./in./°F | D256 | 5.0 x 10-5 |
| Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi | °F | 149 | |
| Melting Temperature | °F | D3418 | 423 |
| Max Operating Temp | °F | 200 | |
| Flammability Rating | UL94 | H-B |
| Electrical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant | D150 | 6 | |
| Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz | D150 | 0.015 | |
| Volume Resistivity, 50% RH | ohm-cm | D257 | 10^15 |