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NYCAST® 6PA FG

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Nycast® 6PA FG can be in direct contact with foods. The material offers high wear resistance and is an ideal substitute for stainless steel wherever lubrication is not a concern. If you need a lubricated material, please look at our NYCAST NYLOIL FG. Cast Nylons is offers NYCAST 6 FG in various colors.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Flexural Modulus: 2896.0 - 3447.37 MPa

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Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of friction, dynamic0.26-D 1894
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion5.0*10-5in./in./°FD 696
Compressive Modulus325,000-400,000psiD 695
Compressive Strength13,500-16,000psiD 695
Continuous service temperature230°F-
Deflection Temperature at 264 psi200-300°FD 648
Deflection Temperature at 66 psi300-400°FD 648
Deformation under load0.5-2.5%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 Modulus420,000-500,000psiD 790
Flexural Strength15,000-17,500psiD 790
Hardness Rockwell110-115Scale RD 785
Intermittent Service Temperature330°F-
Melting Point430+/-10°FD 3418
Notched Izod Impcat1.5-2.5ft.lbs/in.D 256
Shear Strength10,000-11,000psiD 732
Hardness78-84Shore DD 2240
Specific Gravity1.15-1.17g/cm3D 792
Tensile Elongation20-55%D 638
Tensile Modulus400,000-550,000psiD 638
Tensile Strength10,000-13,500psiD 638
Water Absorption (24 hours)0.5-0.6%D 570
Water Absorption (Saturation)4.0-6.0%D 570

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  • FDA
  • USDA 3A
  • Environmental Communications Statement
  • REACH
  • SVHC
  • RoHS Compliance Statement
  • EU - Food Certificate
  • Prop 65 Statement