Cast Nylon Solid Lube
Cast Nylon Solid Lube Overview
What is the Material: Cast Nylon Solid Lube is a semi-crystalline material filled with solid lubricant.
Key Material Features: This material is beneficial in applications requiring lower friction and higher abrasion resistance, while maintaining the properties of other nylon materials including mechanical properties, wear resistance, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability.
Other Considerations: This material is fitting in applications requiring higher loads at lower speeds. Cast nylons are often used as wear parts. The properties of the materials often make them beneficial alternatives to steel and bronze parts.
Physical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Designation | (PA-6) Cast Polyamide | |
| Trade Names (®, ™) | Sustaglide, Nylatron NSM, Nycast RX (Red), NycastGX (Grey), NycastBX (Black), ZL | |
| Filler | Solid Lubricant | |
| Color | Red, Grey, and Black | |
| Density (g/cm^3) | 1.15 | D 792 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile Test) (psi) | 522500 | D 638 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) | 11100 | D 638 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 68 | D 638 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | 14250 | D 790 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Flexural Test) (psi) | 425000 | D 790 |
| Compression Strength: 10% Strain (psi) | 13750 | D 695 |
| Compression Modulus (psi) | 400000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0.45 | 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.