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HobbyParts Nylon6 - Materials - Technical Information

Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6)

MBA Products made from this material
Balls, Bushes, Gears, Rod, Screws, Sheet

Also known as PA6 or Polyamide 6. Good fatigue resistance and better low temperature toughness than Acetal. Swells up to 8% in water. Weathering can cause colour change and embrittlement.

Properties of Nylon 6

Physical Properties
PROPERTY	UNIT	VALUE
Density	g/cm³	1.14
Surface Hardness	Rockwell R	90
Tensile Strength	MPa	59
Flexural Modulus	GPa	1.2
Notched Izod	kJ/m	0.11
Linear Expansion	per ^oC	x 0.00008
Elongation at Break	%	60
Strain at Yield	%	4.5
Max Operating Temp.	^oC	80
Water Absorption	%	1.2
Oxygen Index	%	22
Flammability	UL94	HB
Volume Resistivity	log ohm.cm	15
Dielectric Strength	MV/m	25
Dissipation Factor	@ 1kHz	0.2
Dielectric Constant	@ 1kHz	8
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa	^oC	200
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.80 MPa	^oC	100
Material Drying	Hours @ ^oC	3 @ 95
Melting Temp. Range	^oC	280 - 300
Mould Shrinkage	%	1.5
Mould Temp. Range	^oC	40 - 80

Chemical Resistance
Chemical	Resistance
Acids (Concentrated)	Poor
Acids (Dilute)	Poor
Alcohols	Good
Alkalis	Fair-Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbon	Poor-Good
Halogens	Poor
Ketones	Good

Note! Property values are typical and should be used only as a guide to selection of materials and not as purchase specifications.

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Technical Index

Product Technical Information

Balls	Bearings	Couplings
Pins	Shafting	Timing Belts and Pulleys

Other Technical Information

Basic Information Sheets	Catalogues	Glossary of Technical Terms
Links to Further Information	Materials Information	Measurement Conversions
Skate Bearing FAQ	Technical Information Sheets

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