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Kestlub® is one of the most important developments in the Kestamid® product range. Kestlub® is a special type of cast polyamide ideal for bearings. It is produced by adding lubricants to cast polyamide through special processes. It performs extremely well in bearing applications as it is self-lubricated.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Physical Form: Rods, Sheets, Tube

Features: Dimensional Stability, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Weather Stability, Self Lubricating, Wear Resistant, Wide Temperature Operating Range

Density: 1150.0 - 1150.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 4000.0 - 4000.0 MPa

Color: Red

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Self lubricant
  • Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
  • High load capacity
  • High speed and temperature operating range

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • Split Bearings                                      
  • Wear Rings
  • Thrust vashers                                   
  • Vanes
  • Bushes                                              
  • Boom Guides
  • Construction and Mining machinery pads etc.
Applications & Uses

Kestlub® should be preferred in applications where dimensional stability and weatherability of Kestamid® are questionable. As lubricant additives fill up pores, humidity and water absorption are reduced; sustaining dimensional stability. In high pressures and bearing applications, solid lubricant does not leak out, making Kestlub® the best choice.

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Break800Kg/cm²527
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity4000Mpa527
Impact Strength (Charpy, Unnotched)No breakKj/m²179
Elongation at Breakmin. 20%527
Impact Strength (Izod, Notched)6Kj/m²180
Compressive Stress950Kg/cm²604
K Factor0.25x10^-6mm³/Nm
Compressive Modulus2600MPa604
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)0.08
Hardness84Shore D868
Wear Resistance0.02mg/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)5%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