Material notes: Nylon 101 is an extruded form of polyamide, offering rigidity, strength, wear resistance, and heat resistance to 210°F. It is commonly used in both structural and general-purpose bearing and wear applications. This material is available in natural. The natural material complies with FDA, USDA, NST, and 3-A Dairy regulations.
| Mechanical |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15 | ASTM D 792 | 1.15 |
| Tensile Strength, psi | 12,000 | ASTM D 638 | 83 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus, psi | 425,000 | ASTM D 638 | 2,930 MPa |
| Elongation, % | 50 | ASTM D 638 | 50% |
| Flexural Strength, psi | 15,000 | ASTM D 790 | 103 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus, psi | 450,000 | ASTM D 790 | 3,103 MPa |
| Shear Strength, psi | 10,000 | ASTM D 732 | 69 MPa |
| Compressive Strength, psi | 12,500 | ASTM D 695 10% def. | 86 MPa |
| Compressive Modulus, psi | 420,000 | ASTM D 695 | 2,896 MPa |
| Hardness, Rockwell M | 85 | ASTM D 785 | 85 |
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 115 | ASTM D 785 | 115 |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore D scale | 80 | ASTM D 2240 | 80 |
| Izod Impact (notched), ft-lb/in | 0.6 | ASTM D 256, Type A | 32 J/m |
| Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic | 0.25 | Dry Vs. steel
QTM55007 | 0.25 |
| Limiting PV, pi-fpm | 2,700 | 4:1 safety factor; QTM55007 | 0.09 MPa-m/sec |
| K(wear) factor, 10-10in3-min/lb-ft-hr | 80 | QTM55010 | 80 |
| Relative Machinability | 1 | 1-10, 1=easier to machine | 1 |
| Thermal |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10E-4°F | 0.55 | ASTM E 831(-40°F to 300°F) | 0.99 10-4/K |
| Deflection Temperature 264 psi, °F | 200 | ASTM D 648 | 93°C |
| Melting Point (crystalline) Peak, ° F | 500 | ASTM D 3418 | 260°C |
| Continuous service Air (max), ° F | 210 | Long Term | 99°C |
| Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F | 1.7 | ASTM F 433 | 0.24 W/m-K |
| Electrical |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Dielectric Strength, Short Term, Volt/mil | 400 | ASTM D 149 | 16kV/mm |
| Surface Resistivity, Ohm/Square | 1E+13 | Lower limit; EOS/ESD S11.11 | 1E+13 Ohm/square |
| Dielectric Constant, 1 MHz | 3.6 | ASTM D 150 | 3.6 |
| Dissipative Factor, 1 MHz | 0.02 | ASTM D 150 | 0.02 |
| Chemical |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Water Absorption Immersion 24 hr.,% | 0.3 | ASTM D 570(2) | 0.3 |
| Water Absorption Immersion Sat.,% | 7 | ASTM D 570(2) | 7 |
| Acids, Weak (acetic, dilute HCI) | 2 | Limited Service | 2 |
| Acids, Strong (conc. HCI or sulfuric) | 1 | Unacceptable | 1 |
| Alkalies, Weak (dilute NaOH) | 2 | Limited Service | 2 |
| Alkalies, Strong (conc. NaOH) | 1 | Unacceptable | 1 |
| Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (toluene) | 3 | Acceptable Service | 3 |
| Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (gasoline) | 3 | Acceptable Service | 3 |
| Ketones, Esters (acetone) | 3 | Acceptable Service | 3 |
| Ethers (diethyl ether, THF) | 3 | Acceptable Service | 3 |
| Chlorinated Solvents (methylene chloride) | 2 | Limited Service | 2 |
| Alcohols (methanol, anti-freeze) | 2 | Limited Service | 2 |
| Continuous Sunlight | 2 | Limited Service | 2 |
| Compliance |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Flammability, UL94 (5=V-O;4=V1;3=V2;1=HB) | 3(V-2) | UL94; 1/8 inch | 3 |
| FDA (1=Yes) | 1 | Compliant | 1 |
Values given are typical and should only be used as a guide. Values should not be used for specification purposes.
Title: Physical Properties for Quadrant Nylon 101 Sheet
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Typical Properties.
Published: 1/13/2009
Last Edited: 1/11/2023
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