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.