Viva Nylons - Wax Filled Nylon (WFN) - PA 6 - Custom

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Abrasion Resistant,
Good Electrical Properties,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Good Thermal Stability,
Low Friction,
Lubricated,
Self Lubricating,
Wear Resistant
Features & Benefits: Wax Lubrication System - Wax-based lubricant is uniformly distributed throughout the material to provide self-lubricating properties.

Low Friction - WFN material grade provides improved wear-resistance & low friction characteristics.

High Load Bearing - Wax Filled Nylon provides the ideal solution for applications requiring repetitive movement at low speed while under a high load-bearing.

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

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)	80.0	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. 20	%	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)	2600.0	MPa	ISO 604:2002
Flexural Strength (1.5mm/min)	92 - 95	MPa	ISO 178:2001
Flexural Modulus (1.5mm/min)	3400.0	MPa	ISO 178:2001
Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A, notched)	6.0	kJ/mm²	ISO 180:2000
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)	0.1	—	—
Wear Rate (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)	0.02	mg/km	—
K-Factor (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)	3.9x10⁻⁶	mm³/Nm	—
Hardness	84.0	Shore D	ISO 868:2003

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density (Test Method A)	1.145	g/cm³	ISO 1183:1987
Water Absorption (24 hrs, Immersion at 23°C)	0.3	%	ISO 62:1999 (modified)
Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation, Immersion at 23°C)	5.0	%	ISO 62:1999

	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

	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

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

Packaging & Availability

Availability: Rod 10mm-500mm DIA

Plate 8mm-100mm THICKNESS

Custom Castings Bespoke

Cut to size Available upon request

Viva Nylons Limited Wax Filled Nylon (WFN)