Nylatron® GS Nylon, Type 66, MoS2 filled, extruded
Material notes : Nylatron GS Nylon is a nylon and molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) composition designed to improve mechanical, thermal, and bearing properties of type 6/6 nylon while maintaining its basic electrical and chemical characteristics. Through compounding, finely divided particles impart extra lubricity to this nylon, permitting Nylatron GS parts to operate with little or no lubrication. The added lubricity also contributes dramatically to component service life, making Nylatron GS a very cost-efficient choice. Nylatron GS nylon offers greater wear resistance, lower surface friction, higher strength and greater rigidity than unfilled 6/6 with improved dimensional stability.
| Mechanical |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Specific Gravity | 1.16 | ASTM D792 | 1.16 |
| Tensile Strength, psi | 12,500 | ASTM D638 | 86 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus, psi | 480,000 | ASTM D638 | 3,310 MPa |
| Elongation, % | 25 | ASTM D638 | 25% |
| Flexural Strength, psi | 17,000 | ASTM D790 | 117 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus, psi | 460,000 | ASTM D790 | 3,172 MPa |
| Shear Strength, psi | 10,500 | ASTM D732 | 72 MPa |
| Compressive Strength, psi | 16,000 | ASTM D695 10% def. | 110 MPa |
| Compressive Modulus, psi | 420,000 | ASTM D695 | 2,896 MPa |
| Hardness, Rockwell M | 85 | ASTM D785 | 85 |
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 115 | ASTM D785 | 115 |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore D scale | 85 | ASTM D2240 | 85 |
| Izod Impact (notched), ft-lb/in | 0.5 | ASTM D256, Type A | 27 J/m |
| Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic | 0.2 | Dry Vs. steel | 0.2 |
| | QTM55007 | |
| Limiting PV, psi-fpm | 3,000 | 4:1 safety factor; | 0.11 MPa-m/sec |
| | QTM55007 | |
| K(wear) factor, 10-10in3-min/lb-ft-hr | 90 | QTM55010 | 90 |
| Relative Machinability | 1 | 1-10, 1=easier to machine | 1 |
| Thermal |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10E-4°F | 0.4 | ASTM E831(-40°F to 300°F) | 0.72 10-4/K |
| Deflection Temperature 264 psi, °F | 200 | ASTM D648 | 93°C |
| Melting Point (crystalline) Peak, ° F | 500 | ASTM D3418 | 260°C |
| Continuous service Air (max), ° F | 220 | Long Term | 104°C |
| Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F | 1.7 | ASTM F433 | 0.24 W/m-K |
| Electrical |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Dielectric Strength, Short Term, Volt/mil | 400 | ASTM D149 | 16kV/mm |
| Surface Resistivity, Ohm/Square | 1E + 13 | Lower Limit; EOS/ESD S11.11 | 1E + 13 Ohms/square |
| Chemical |
| Properties | English Values | Comments | Metric Values |
| Water Absorption Immersion 24 hr.,% | 0.3 | ASTM D570(2) | 0.3% |
| Water Absorption Immersion Sat.,% | 7 | ASTM D570(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) | | | |
| 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) | 0 | Not Compliant | 0 |
Values given are typical and should only be used as a guide. Values should not be used for specification purposes.
Title: Physical Properties for Nylatron® GS Nylon
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Typical Properties.
Published: 1/13/2009
Last Edited: 1/10/2023
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