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Nylacast Aquanyl PA 6/12

Nylacast Aquanyl PA 6/12 is a copolymer of nylon 6 and nylon 12 produced via the anionic polymerization process using the monomer’s of caprolactam and Laurinlactam. Laurinlactam has a similar effect to a plasticizer, but being a copolymer does not suffer the “Leeching out” problems of many plasticisers. The aim is to impart a greater degree of resilience to the material, for which purpose the copolymerisation method is very successful.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 612 (PA 612)

Physical Form: Blocks, Custom, Rods, Solid, Tube

Features: Chemical Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Good Impact Strength, Heat Resistance, High Flexural Modulus, High Resilience, Impact Resistance, Low Water Absorption

Density: 1140.0 - 1140.0 kg/m³

Color: Red, Yellow

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

Aquanyl 612 is employed where additional resilience is a specific requirement for the application, for instance in the ball valve industry where the application of valve seat seals benefits greatly from this material. In addition due to its copolymer make up with nylon 12 the product has a Lower moisture uptake than cast nylon providing the obviousbenefit of improved dimensional stability.

Benefits
  • Greater degree of material resilience
  • Plasticised benefits without the associated problems
  • Reduced water absorption
  • Improved dimensional stability
  • Good mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance
  • properties
  • Improved impact resistance
  • Good PV and Load bearing capabilities

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Industry Users
  • Petrochemical
  • Steel mills
  • Construction
  • Quarrying/mining
  • Transport
  • Cranes
  • Food and drink packaging
  • Conveyors
  • Bottling and canning
  • Offshore
  • Pharmaceuticals
Applications
  • Seal rings
  • Sheaves/Pulleys
  • Pipe clamps
  • Winches
  • Thrust rollers
  • Difts
  • Nozzles
  • Bespoke Components
  • Bushes

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compressive Modulus2000-2200psiISO 604:2002
Compressive Strength95-120psiISO 604:2002
Density1.14g/cm³ISO 1183:1997
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction0.188--
Elongation at Breakmin. 40%ISO 527-1/2:1993
E-modulus3400-3700psiISO 527-1/2:1993
Flexural Modulus2700-3000psiISO 178:2001
Flexural Strength90-100psiISO 178:2001
Hardness (Shore D )80Shore DISO 868: 2003
Izod Impact Strength6.0-7.0ft.lb/inE2ISO 180:2000
K-Factor (wear factor)2.9X10E-5--
Limiting PV100psi.ft/min-
Tensile Strength at Yield74-78psi-
Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation)5%-
Water Absorption (24 hrs)0.15%-
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion8x10E-5°F,E-1-
FlammabilityHB--
Glass Transition Temperature63°F-
Heat Deflection Temperature, HDT/A75°F-
Maximum/Minimum Continuous Service Temperatures100/-40°F-
Maximum/Minimum Intermittent Service Temperatures160/-100°F-
Melting Temperature216°F-
Thermal Conductivity0.26°F-
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Comparative Tracking Index600CTIIEC 60093:1980-01
Dielectric Constant3.7 - 4-IEC 60250:1969-01
Dielectric Strength25kV/inIEC 60243:-1:1998-01
Dissipation Factor0.04-IEC 60250:1969-01
Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium)1.8%ISO 62:1999 (modified)
Surface Resistivitymin. 1x10E12ohm.mIEC 60093:1980-01
Volume Resistivitymin. 1x10E13ohm.mIEC 60243:-1:1998-01

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Aquanyl PA 6/12

Nylacast Aquanyl PA 6/12 - Aquanyl Pa 6/12

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Nylacast Aquanyl 612 is available as standard plate, rod and thousands of tube OD/ID configurations in several different Lengths.