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Nylacast Oilon

Nylacast Oilon was a break through of the first magnitude in the world of cast nylons, developed in the early 70s by Nylacast and introduced to the market in 1974. Oilon was the very first authentic lubricated Nylon, havinga blended liquid lubricant system built in during the processstages, which obviously resulted in a substantial increase inbearing life, 5 times that of Natural cast nylon and 25 timesthat of phosphor bronze! The lubricant contained within thematerial will not drain, machine, spin, leech or dry out andnever needs replenishment.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

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

Features: Chemical Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Impact Strength, Heat Resistance, Improved Stick-Slip Response, Low Water Absorption, Self Lubricating, Superior Coefficient of Friction, Wear Resistant

Density: 1138.0 - 1138.0 kg/m³

Color: Green

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Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • "First authentic lubricated nylon
  • Improved wear and abrasion resistance
  • Improved PV characteristics
  • Improved coefficient of friction and stick/slip characteristics
  • Consistent wear performance throughout product life
  • Reduced water absorption
  • Excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties
  • Good dimensional stability
  • FDA compliant for direct food contact applications
  • Blended liquid lubricant system"
Product Highlights

A uniformed distribution of the lubricant throughout the product guarantees a constant performance over the whole service life and improvements in rate of wear, sliding frictional properties, abrasion resistance and stick slip performanceare just a few of the benefits offered by this material. Oilonhas been successful in considerably enlarging the application possibilities of nylons in many areas and specificallythat of unlubricated moving parts. Oilon has acquired an unmatchable track record over the past 40 years andcontinues to go from strength to strength, for Nylacast hasover this period produced thousands of tons of Oilon and thetrend continues. 

Applications & Uses

Industry Users
  • Petrochemical
  • Steel mills
  • Construction
  • Quarrying/mining
  • Transport
  • Cranes
  • Food and drink packaging
  • Conveyors
  • Bottling and canning
  • Offshore
  • Pharmaceuticals
Applications
  • Wear pads
  • Support rails
  • Sheaves
  • Rollers
  • Guide plates
  • Bearings
  • Spacers
  • Pulleys
  • Spacers
  • Brake blocks
  • Conveyor rail
  • Pipe Clamps
  • Gears Bushes
  • Wear Strips
  • espoke Components

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compressive Modulus2100-2500MPaISO 604:2002
Hardness82Shore DISO 868: 2003
Compressive Strength110-120MPaISO 604:2002
Density1.138g/cm3ISO 1183:1997
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction0.089--
Elongation at Breakmax. 30%ISO 527-1/2:1993
E-modulus3500-3700MPAISO 527-1/2:1993
Flexural Modulus3300-3600MPaISO 178:2001
Flexural Strength105-125MPaISO 178:2001
Izod Impact Strength5.0-6.5kJ/mm2ISO 180:2000
K-Factor (wear factor)2.2x10E-5mm3/Nm-
Limiting PV100MPa/m-
Tensile Strength at Yield74-78MPaISO 527-1/2:1993
Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation)6.1%ISO 62:1999
Water Absorption (24 hrs)0.2%ISO 62:1999 (modified)
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion8x10E-5°C-1ISO 11359-2:1999
FlammabilityHB-IEC 60695-11-10:2003-8
Glass Transition Temperature65°CISO 11359:1999
Heat Deflection Temperature, HDT/A75°CISO 75
Maximum/Minimum Continuous Service Temperatures110/-40°C-
Maximum/Minimum Intermittent Service Temperatures170/-100°C-
Melting Temperature222°C-
Thermal Conductivity0.25W/moCISO 8301:1991
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Comparative Tracking Index600CTIIEC 60093:1980-01
Dielectric Constant3.7 - 4-IEC 60250:1969-01
Dielectric Strength25kV/mIEC 60243:-1:1998-01
Dissipation Factor0.014-IEC 60250:1969-01
Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium)2%ISO 62:1999 (modified)
Surface Resistivity1x10E12ohm.mIEC 60093:1980-01
Volume Resistivity1x10E13ohm.mIEC 60243:-1:1998-01

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Technical Details & Test Data

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Packaging & Availability

Availability

Nylacast Oilon is available as standard plate, rod and over thousands of tubes OD/ID configurations in several different lengths.