Basic Properties of Nylon Plastic

Basic PropertiesValueMaterial NameNylon, PA6, PA66DensityFrom 1.15 to 1.2 g/cm3Natural ColorBeigeNormal colorsBeige, black, white, blueProcessing technologyCast, Extrusion, Injection Molding

Physical propertiesTesting standardUnitValueDensityASTM D-792g/cm31.15-1.2Water absorption (immersion 24 hours)ASTM D-570%0.05-1.4

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical PropertiesTesting StandardUnitValueTensile StrengthASTM D638Mpa65-96Tensile Modulus of ElasticityASTM D638Mpa2500-3800tensile elongationASTM D638%20-90flexural strengthaSTM D790Mpa96-120flexural modulus of elasticityASTM D790mpa2500-3400compressive strengthASTM D695mpa90-110

thermal propertiestesting standardunitvaluecoefficient of linear thermal expansionASTM D696in/in/°F x 10-54-5heat deflection temperature (264psi)ASTM D648℃90-240max continuous service temperature in air-℃90

Nylon (PA6, PA66) plastic in all forms

Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Cast Nylon, Extruded Nylon, Nylon Sheet, Nylon Rod, Nylon Tube, Machining Nylon Parts…

About Nylon Plastic

Nylon plastic is a common thermoplastic engineering material, which was developed by DuPont company in 1938, and its density is 1.15 g/cm3. Normally, it is frequently used as a replacement for bronze, brass, aluminum, steel, and other metals, as well as other plastics, wood, and rubber. Some people call it different names, for example, Polyamide, PA, PA6, PA66, Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Cast Nylon, etc. Nylon plastics are classified according to numbers (6, 66, 11, 12, etc.), which means molecular structures. The common types are PA 6, PA 66, PA 610, PA 4,6, PA 6,9, PA 612, PA 11, and PA 12.

Nylon plastic has better tensile strength and bending stiffness than Acetal plastic (Polyoxymethylene POM) but offers a poor Water Absorption Rating. Nylon plastic offers excellent impact resistance, lightweight, good stiffness, low frictional properties, and outstanding wear properties. It also has very good temperature, chemical, and impact resistance properties. Normally, Nylon is frequently used to replace metal bearings and bushings often eliminating the need for external lubrication. Other benefits include reduced part weight, less operating noise, and decreased wear on mating parts.

The standard stock shapes of Nylon are sheet, rod, and tube, which are produced by the cast molding and extrusion processes. The main materials are Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66). Then, you can use a cutting machine or CNC machine to machine them into parts. The natural color of the Nylon Sheet/Rod/Tube is off-white. In addition, you can find Black, Green, Blue, Red, etc. Injection molding is another process that involves large quantities of nylon parts. 3D printing is a popular process for low-quantity Nylon parts.

Some manufacturers can get the enhanced Cast Nylon Sheets in some physical properties by adding different additives, such as Glass Fibers, Oil, Solid Lubricant, MoS2 (Molybdenum Disulfide), Elastomer, etc. They are called Unfilled Nylon, Glass-filled Nylon, Oil-filled Nylon, MoS2-filled Nylon, and Moly-filled Nylon.

More Information About Nylon Plastic

Specification of Nylon (PA) Plastic Product

Profile/Shape

Sheet
Rod
Tube
Customized Profile

Grade

PA6
PA66
Glass-Filled
Oil-Filled
Metal detectable Nylon

Color

Nature
White
Black
Green
Blue
Customized colors

Nylon Sheet/Block

Thickness: From 2 mm to 300 mm;
Width: from 500 mm to 1220 mm;
Length: from 1000 mm to 2440 mm;

Nylon Rod

Diameter: From 5 mm to 500 mm;
Length: 1000 mm;

Nylon Tube

Outer Diameter: From 40 mm to 150mm
Length: from 1000 mm to 1200 mm;

Custom Profile

Extrusion process;
Custom profile;
Custom color;

Remark

All sizes can be customized according to the requirements of clients;
Machining services are available;

Properties of Nylon Plastic

Basic Properties	Value
Material Name	Nylon, PA6, PA66
Density	From 1.15 to 1.2 g/cm³
Natural Color	Beige
Normal colors	Beige, black, white, blue
Processing technology	Cast, Extrusion, Injection Molding

Physical properties	Testing standard	Unit	Value
Density	ASTM D-792	g/cm³	1.15-1.2
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours)	ASTM D-570	%	0.05-1.4

Mechanical Properties	Testing Standard	Unit	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	Mpa	65-96
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity	ASTM D638	Mpa	2500-3800
tensile elongation	ASTM D638	%	20-90
flexural strength	aSTM D790	Mpa	96-120
flexural modulus of elasticity	ASTM D790	mpa	2500-3400
compressive strength	ASTM D695	mpa	90-110

thermal properties	testing standard	unit	value
coefficient of linear thermal expansion	ASTM D696	in/in/°F x 10^-5	4-5
heat deflection temperature (264psi)	ASTM D648	℃	90-240
max continuous service temperature in air	–	℃	90

Main Usage of Nylon Plastic

Bearings and bushings;
Gears and Sprockets;
Insulators;
Rollers and Wheels;
Seals and gaskets;
Wear resisting components;
Packaging machinery parts;

Main Feature of Nylon Plastic

Lightweight, but good damping properties;
Self-lubricating for superior wear resistance;
Very good wear resistance;
Good impact strength at low temperature;
Good chemical resistance to alkalies and oxidizing agents;
Easy to machine and fabricate;
Good performance at temperature 100 °C;

Industry

Food industry
Packaging
Electronics
Automotive
Medical
Agriculture
Marine
Industrial Parts

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