NYCAST ® 12 Type 12 Low Moisture Absorption Nylon - Discontinued

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NYCAST 12 Type 12 Cast Nylon with lower moisture absorption than Type 6 nylons offers superior performance in applications where dimensional stability, chemical resistance, dielectrics, abrasion resistance and impact strength are important factors. In wet or dry environments, indoor or outdoor, the low deformation and superior fatigue resistance properties of NYCAST 12 delivers unmatched performance in many high-speed wheel and roller applications.

Key Properties

High Impact Resistance
Low Moisture Absorption
Excellent Chemical Resistance
Low Creep Factor
Excellent Dimensional Stability

Limitations

Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Metal Replacement Applications
Rollers
Sheaves
Structural Components
Wear Strip

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

NYCAST® 12

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

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Available Colors

Natural
Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of NYCAST ® 12 Type 12 Low Moisture Absorption Nylon - Discontinued

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			NYCAST® 12
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Cast Nylons
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.03
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.037
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.25
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	1.4
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	7,500
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	50
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	11,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	280,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	11,000
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	275,000
Hardness	ASTM D2240	NA	Shore D75 - 80
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	4.0 - 8.0
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	ASTM D 1894	NA	0.26
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	5.5
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	120 - 145
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	110
		°F	230
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	550
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.5
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			No
USDA			No
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$$$
Machinability			1

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

NYCAST® is a registered trademark of Cast Nylons, Limited.

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NYCAST ® 12 Type 12 Low Moisture Absorption Nylon - Discontinued

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