Extruded Nylon Aramide

Extruded Nylon Aramide

Overview

What is the Material: Extruded Nylon Aramid Fiber is a semi-crystalline material filled with aramid fibers (Kevlar).

Key Material Features: This material is beneficial in applications requiring higher strength, rigidity, and dimensional stability, while maintaining the properties of other nylon materials including the useful mechanical properties, low friction, wear resistance, and abrasion resistance.

Other Considerations: Like the glass filled nylon, the aramid filler enhances the structural characteristics of the nylon, but this material is non-abrasive compared to glass filled nylon. Extruded nylons absorb less moisture and have a melting point about 70°F higher than cast nylon.

Physical

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Chemical Designation (PA-6/6) Extruded Polyamide
Trade Names (®, ™) Hydlar Z
Filler Aramide Fibers
Color Yellow
Density (g/cm^3) 1.19 D 792

Mechanical

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile Test) (psi) 940000 D 638
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 9500 D 638
Elongation at Yield (%) 4 D 638
Flexural Strength (psi) 16145 D 790
Modulus of Elasticity (Flexural Test) (psi) 638000 D 790
Compression Strength: 10% Strain (psi) 16800 D 695
Compression Strength: 1% Strain (psi) 3170 D 695
Compression Modulus (psi) 359000 D 695
Impact Strength (Izod) (ft-lbs/in) 0.82 D 256
Hardness (R) 116 D 785
Hardness (M) 92 D 785
Wear (K) Factor (in^3-min/ft-lbs-hr) (Against Steel, 40 psi, 50 fpm) 1.43E-8 D 3702

Thermal

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Deflection Temperature (°F) (264 psi) 470 D 648
Service Temperature Continuous (°F) 200
Service Temperature Intermittent (°F) 300
Thermal Expansion (CLTE) (in/in/°F) 1.60E-5 D 696

Other

Property Value Typical ASTM Test
Moisture Absorption (%) (24 Hours) 0.37 D 570
Moisture Absorption (%) (Saturated) 6.3 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.