Nylon MD
Nylon MD [Nylatron®, Sustamid®, Tecamid® 6/6 MDS, Unipa® Ld]
Properties
- Nylon MD is nylon 6/6 with molybdenum disulfide added to improve the mechanical and thermal properties.
- Especially suited to applications in which lubrication is impractical or undesirable
- Wear resistant
- Strong and rigid
- Dimensional stability
- Low surface friction
- Heat resistant
Common uses
- Bearings and bushings
- Valve seats
- Thrust washers
- Wear surfaces
- Rollers
- Gears
- Sleeves
- Forming dies
- Tooling fixtures
Nylatron
Material Specifications
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Value |
Physical |
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| D792 | Density (g/cm3) | 1.16 |
| D570 | Water absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 1.20 |
Mechanical |
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| D638 | Tensile strength (psi) | 11,000 |
| D638 | Tensile modulus (psi) | - |
| D638 | Tensile elongation at break (%) | 20 |
| D790 | Flexural strength (psi) | 12,500 |
| D790 | Flexural modulus (psi) | 350,000 |
| D2240 | Hardness, Rockwell | 115 |
| D256 | Izod notched impact (ft-lb/in) | 0.60 |
Thermal |
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| D696 | Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (x 10–5 in/in/F°) |
5.0 x 105 |
| D648 | Heat deflection temp at 264 psi (F°) | 340 |
| D3418 | Melting temp (F°) | 430 |
| - | Max operating temp (F°/C°) | - |
| C177 | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/ft2–h– F°) |
- |
| UL94 | Flammability rating | - |
Electrical |
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| D149 | Dielectric strength (V/mil) short time, ⅛” thick |
- |
| D150 | Dielectric constant at 60 Hz | - |
| D150 | Dissipation factor at 60 Hz | - |
| D257 | Volume resistivity (ohm/cm) at 50% RH | - |
These are typical values for reference and comparison only. They should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for the manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets. All values were taken at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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*Tecamid® is a registered trademark of Ensinger.
