General Info
NYCAST 6PA FG Type 6 Cast Nylons are FDA compliant for direct contact with foods. Offering high wear resistance and is an ideal substitute for stainless steel wherever lubrication is not a concern. If you need a lubricated material, please look at our NYCAST NYLOIL FG. NYCAST 6 FG in various colors.
Key Properties
- Food Compliant According Per FDA 21 CFR § 177.1500
- Excellent Vibration Resistance
- Resistance to Brittleness and Deterioration
- Easy Machinability and Abrasion Resistance
- Good Chemical Resistance
Limitations
- High Moisture Absorption
- Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies
Applications
- Bushings & Bearings
- Food Processing Components
- Metal Replacement Applications
- Mixing Paddles
- Rollers
- Sheaves
- Structural Components
- Wear Strip
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
- NYCAST® 6PA FG Food Grade
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
Sheet
Thickness .125”
Standard sheet size is 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness .250” to 2.000”
Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000” x 48.000”, 28.000” x 57.000”, 36.000” x 48.000” & 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness 2.250” to 4.000”
Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000” x 48.000” & 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness 6.000” & 8.000”
Standard Sheet Size 24.000” x 48.000”
Rod
Diameter 1.000” to 28.000”
Standard Lengths 24.000”, 48.000” & 120.000” depending on size
Tube
Outside Diameter 2.000” to 40.000”
Inside Diameter .750” to 30.500”
Standard Lengths 26.000”, 39.000” & 52.000” depending on size
Discs
Outside Diameter 12.250” to 84.000”
Thicknesses 2.000” and up
Rings
Outside Diameter 12.250” to 84.000”
Inside Diameter Call for Availability
Thicknesses 2.000” and up
Custom Cast Near Net Shapes & Cast Parts Available Upon Request
Some sizes may have minimum order quantities.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
Available Colors
- Natural
- Blue
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Gray
- Black
- Custom Colors on Request
- NYCAST nylons are available in 13 colors of nylon 6 to choose from to allow color-coding of components
