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NYCAST® 6 MPY (yellow)

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Nycast® 6 MPY (yellow) formulations provide performance advantages in applications that require improved impact properties over standard grades. NYCAST 6MP cushion pads protect the hammer from metal-to-metal damage in pile drivers and provide many performance advantages in certain gear, die block, valve seat and other applications. This formulation also provides superior performance in extreme cold temperature applications, where standard grades are prone to impact failure.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Flexural Modulus: 2068.42 - 2482.1 MPa

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Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of friction, dynamic0.26-D 1894
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion5.0*105in./in./°FD 696
Compressive Modulus300,000-375,000psiD 695
Compressive Strength12,500-15,000psiD 695
Continuous service temperature230°F-
Deflection Temperature at 264 psi200-300°FD 648
Deflection Temperature at 66 psi300-400°FD 648
Deformation under load1.0-3.0%D621
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz3.7-D 150
Dielectric Constant at 1000 Hz3.7-D 150
Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz3.7-D 150
Dielectric Strength500-600v/mil.D 149
Flexural Modulus300,000-360,000psiD 790
Flexural Strength12,000-13,000psiD 790
Hardness Rockwell95-110Scale RD 785
Intermittent Service Temperature330°F-
Melting Point430+/-10°FD 3418
Notched Izod Impcat2.5-6.0ft.lbs/in.D 256
Shear Strength7,500-10,000psiD 732
Hardness70-80Shore DD 2240
Specific Gravity1.14-1.16g/cm3D 792
Tensile Elongation25-35%D 638
Tensile Modulus375,000-475,000psiD 638
Tensile Strength9,000-11,000psiD 638
Water Absorption (24 hours)0.5 -0.6%D 570
Water Absorption (Saturation)4.0-6.0%D 570

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