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Physical Properties for Nylatron® GS Nylon

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.

Properties

English Values

Comments

Metric Values

Mechanical

Specific Gravity

Tensile Strength, psi

Tensile Modulus, psi

Elongation, %

Flexural Strength, psi

Flexural Modulus, psi

Shear Strength, psi

Compressive Strength, psi

Compressive Modulus, psi

Hardness, Rockwell M

Hardness, Rockwell R

Hardness, Durometer, Shore D scale

Izod Impact (notched), ft-lb/in

Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic

 

Limiting PV, psi-fpm

 

K(wear) factor, 10-10in3-min/lb-ft-hr

Relative Machinability

 

1.16

12,500

480,000

25

17,000

460,000

10,500

16,000

420,000

85

115

85

0.5

0.2

 

3,000

 

90

1

 

ASTM D792

ASTM D638

ASTM D638

ASTM D638

ASTM D790

ASTM D790

ASTM D732

ASTM D695 10% def.

ASTM D695

ASTM D785

ASTM D785

ASTM D2240

ASTM D256, Type A

Dry Vs. steel

QTM55007

4:1 safety factor;

QTM55007

QTM55010

1-10, 1=easier to machine

 

1.16

86 MPa

3,310 MPa

25%

117 MPa

3,172 MPa

72 MPa

110 MPa

2,896 MPa

85

115

85

27 J/m

0.2

 

0.11 MPa-m/sec

 

90

1

Thermal

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion10E-4°F

Deflection Temperature 264 psi, °F

Melting Point (crystalline) Peak, ° F

Continuous service Air (max), ° F

Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F

 

0.4

 

200

500

220

1.7

 

ASTM E831(-40° F to

300° F)

ASTM D648

ASTM D3418

Long Term

ASTM F433

 

0.72 10-4/K

 

93° C

260° C

104° C

0.24 W/m-K

Electrical

Dielectric Strength, Short Term, Volt/mil

Surface Resistivity, Ohm/Square

 

400

1E+13

 

ASTM D149

Lower limit; EOS/ESD S11.11

 

16kV/mm

1E+13 Ohm/square

Chemical

Water Absorption Immersion 24 hr.,%

Water Absorption Immersion Sat.,%

Acids, Weak (acetic, dilute HCI)

Acids, Strong (conc. HCI or sulfuric)

Alkalies, Weak (dilute NaOH)

Alkalies, Strong (conc. NaOH)

Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (toluene)

Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (gasoline)

Ketones, Esters (acetone)

Ethers (diethyl ether, THF)

Chlorinated Solvents (methylene chloride)

Alcohols (methanol, anti-freeze)

Continuous Sunlight

 

0.3

7

2

1

2

1

3

3

3

3

2

 

2

2

 

ASTM D570(2)

ASTM D570(2)

Limited Service

Unacceptable

Limited Service

Unacceptable

Acceptable Service

Acceptable Service

Acceptable Service

Acceptable Service

Limited Service

 

Limited Service

Limited Service

 

0.3%

7%

2

1

2

1

3

3

3

3

2

 

2

2

Compliance

Flammability, UL94 (5=V-O;4=V1;3=V2;1=HB)

FDA (1=Yes)

 

3(V-2)

 

0

 

UL94; 1/8 inch

 

Not Compliant

 

3

 

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: 9/18/2013
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