Nylon
Nylon (polyamide)
Properties
- Tough
- Low coefficient of friction
- Abrasion-resistant
- Ideal replacement for bronze bearings or bushings
- Some versions are heat-stable and FDA-compliant
- Translucent
- UV-resistant
Common uses
- Rollers
- Wear pads
- Gears
- Nozzles
- Sound dampening
- Sprockets
- Star wheels
Nylon
Material Specifications
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Nylon 6 |
Physical |
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| D792 | Density (g/cm3) | 1.13 |
| D570 | Water absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 2.9 |
Mechanical |
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| D638 | Tensile strength (psi) | - |
| D638 | Tensile modulus (psi) | - |
| D638 | Tensile elongation at break (%) | No break |
| D790 | Flexural strength (psi) | No yield |
| D790 | Flexural modulus (psi) | 1.5 |
| D2240 | Hardness, Rockwell | R104 |
| D256 | Izod notched impact (ft-lb/in) | 2.2 |
Thermal |
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| D696 | Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (x 10–5 in/in/F°) |
4.5 x 10–5 |
| D648 | Heat deflection temp at 264 psi (F°) | 340 |
| D3418 | Melting temp (F°) | - |
| - | 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 | 7.2 |
| D150 | Dissipation factor at 60 Hz | - |
| D257 | Volume resistivity (ohm/cm) at 50% RH | 1012 |
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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