Cast Nylon Oil
Cast Nylon Oil Overview
What is the Material: Cast Nylon Oil is a semi-crystalline material filled with oil lubricant.
Key Material Features: This material is beneficial in applications requiring high load capabilities, reduced friction, and where external lubrication is to be avoided, while maintaining the properties of other nylon materials including mechanical properties, wear resistance, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability.
Other Considerations: Cast nylons are often used as wear parts. The properties of the materials often make them beneficial alternatives to steel and bronze parts. Note: The featured green material is not Food Grade, but there are food grade oil filled nylon options available.
Physical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Designation | (PA-6) Cast Polyamide | |
| Trade Names (®, ™) | Sustamid OL, Nycast Nyloil, Nycast Nyloil FG, Nylatron SLG-FDA, Nylatron LIG, Tecast, ZL | |
| Filler | Oil | |
| Color | Natural (FG), Blue (FG), Green | |
| Density (g/cm^3) | 1.15 | D 792 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile Test) (psi) | 425000 | D 638 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) | 10250 | D 638 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 45 | D 638 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | 15000 | D 790 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Flexural Test) (psi) | 425000 | D 790 |
| Compression Strength: 10% Strain (psi) | 14250 | D 695 |
| Compression Modulus (psi) | 350000 | D 695 |
| Impact Strength (Izod) (ft-lbs/in) | 1.6 | D 256 |
| Hardness (R) | 113 | D 785 |
| Hardness (D) | 77 | D 785 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Kinetic, 40 psi, 50 fpm) | 0.12 | D 3702 |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point (°F) | 430 | D 3418 |
| Deflection Temperature (°F) (66 psi) | 350 | D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature (°F) (264 psi) | 250 | D 648 |
| Service Temperature Continuous (°F) | 230 | |
| Service Temperature Intermittent (°F) | 330 | |
| Thermal Expansion (CLTE) (in/in/°F) | 5.00E-5 | D 696 |
Electrical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength (V/mil) | 550 | D 149 |
| Dielectric Constant (1MHz) | 3.7 | D 150 |
Other
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Absorption (%) (24 Hours) | 0.5 | D 570 |
| Moisture Absorption (%) (Saturated) | 4.5 | D 570 |
The data stated are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. The data should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. The information is provided as a guide to the best of our knowledge and given without obligation or liability. Testing under individual application circumstances is recommended.