Viva Nylons Limited Oil Filled Nylon (OFN)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Polymer Name

Polyamide (unspecified)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Consistent Performance,

Friction Resistant,

Good Sliding Properties,

High Melting Point,

Improved Stick-Slip Response,

Improved Wear,

Lubricated

Features & Benefits

• Oil Lubrication System - Oil-based lubricant is uniformly distributed throughout the product to guarantee constant whole life performance.
• Excellent Sliding Properties - The Oil-based lubricant with OFN provides excellent sliding properties, making OFN a material of choice for applications that experience high wear as a result of friction.
• High Melting Point - Increased thermal properties provide a higher melting point and continuous operating temperature compared to standard PA6.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior,

Other Automotive Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Automotive Exterior Parts,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Housings,

Sporting Goods

Properties

Color

Yellow

Flame Rating

IEC 60695-11-10 HB

Physical Form

Custom,

Plates,

Rods,

Tube

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)	75.0	MPa	ISO 527-1/2;1993
E-modulus (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)	4000.0	MPa	ISO 527-1/2:1993
Elongation at Break (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)	max. 25	%	ISO 527-1/2:1993
Compressive Strength (Sample Type B, 5mm/min)	95.0	MPa	ISO 604:2002
Compressive Modulus (Sample Type A, 1mm/min)	2500.0	MPa	ISO 604:2002
Flexural Strength (1.5mm/min)	100.0	MPa	ISO 178:2001
Flexural Modulus (1.5mm/min)	3100.0	MPa	ISO 178:2001
Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A, notched)	5.8	kJ/mm²	ISO 180:2000
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)	0.15	—	—
Wear Rate (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)	0.11	mg/km	—
K-Factor (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)	2.2x10⁻⁵	mm³/Nm	—
Hardness	83.0	Shore D	ISO 868:2003

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density (Test Method A)	1.14	g/cm³	ISO 1183:1987
Water Absorption (24 hrs, Immersion at 23°C)	0.2	%	ISO 62:1999 (modified)
Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation, Immersion at 23°C)	5.0	%	ISO 62:1999

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (Tg)	220.0	°C	—
Glass Transition Temperature	65.0	°C	ISO 11359:1999
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A, 1.80MPa)	75.0	°C	ISO 75
Maximum/Minimum Continuous Service Temperatures	105/-40	°C	—
Maximum/Minimum Intermittent Service Temperatures	170/-100	°C	—
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 55°C)	8x10⁻⁵	°C⁻¹	ISO 11359-2:1999
Thermal Conductivity (Mean T = 20°C)	0.26	W/m°C	ISO 8301:1991

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant (1MHz)	3.7	—	IEC 60250:1969-01
Dielectric Constant (Low Frequency, 100 Hz)	4.0	—	—
Dielectric Strength	25.0	kV/m	IEC 60243:-1:1998-01
Volume Resistivity	1x10¹³	ohm.m	IEC 60093:1980-01
Surface Resistivity	1x10¹²	ohm.m	IEC 60093:1980-01
Comparative Tracking Index	600.0	CTI	IEC 60112:2003-01

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability	HB	—	IEC 60695-11-10:2003-08

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Rod	10mm-500mm DIA
Tube	50mm-1500mm OD
Custom Castings	Bespoke
Cut to size	Available upon request