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Polikim Kestamid®(PA6G-Cast Nylon) is one of the most commonly used engineering plastics.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Physical Form: Rods, Sheets, Tube

Features: Good Abrasion Resistance, Impact Resistance, Wear Resistant

Density: 1150.0 - 1150.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 4000.0 - 4000.0 MPa

Color: Yellow

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Resistant to impact and shock loading
  • Zero corrosion; resistant to water absorption and mold growth
  • Low friction
  • Exceptional resistance to wear and abrasion
  • Extensive cost savings
Products Features

It has good impact , wear resistance and fatigue strenght.
Kestamid® is an engineering plastic replacing metals;

  •  Approximately 1/8 the weight of bronze
  •  1/7 the weight of cast iron
  •  1/2 the weight of aluminum  

Kestamid® standard’s color is yellow. Upon request, it can be produced in natural and other colors.
Polikim is the premier PA6G-Cast Polyamide manufacturer in Turkey, and offers rods, sheets, tubes in various sizes and grades.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • Pulley, Sheaves                          
  • Spindle Bearings and Guides
  • Railways Components                
  • Machine Components
  • Load Support                            
  • Rollers
  • Boom Guides                            
  • Construction and mining machinery parts etc.
     

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Break850Kg/cm²527
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity4000Mpa527
Impact Strength (Charpy, Unnotched)No breakKj/m²179
Elongation at Breakmin. 20%527
Impact Strength (Izod, Notched)5.6Kj/m²180
Compressive Stress950Kg/cm²604
K Factor5.0x10^-6mm³/Nm
Compressive Modulus2700MPa604
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)0.39
Hardness84Shore D868
Wear Resistance0.44mg/km
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion8x10^-5°C-111359
Maximum Allowable Service Temperature in Air - Short Term170°C
Melting Temperature220°C
Maximum Allowable Service Continuous Temperature in Air – Continuous110°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.15g/cm³1183
Water Absorption (Saturation in Water of 23°C)7%62
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Coefficient3.760250
Electric Strength25kV/mm60243
Volume Resistivitymin. 10^14Ohm-cm60093
Surface Resistivitymin. 10^13Ohms60093
Surface Resistivitymin. 10^13Ohm60093