NYCAST ® 6PA MoS2 Type 6 (Replaced by Nylatron ® GSM)

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General Info

IMPORTANT: With the acquisition of Cast Nylons Limited by Mitsubishi Chemical Group starting April 1st, 2026, some Nycast products will no longer be available.

Including Nycast Natural, MOS2, XHA Blue, GX & SLX, which will now be supported as follows:

· Nycast Natural → Nylatron® 907 PA6

· Nycast MOS2 → Nylatron® GSM PA6

· Nycast XHA Blue → Nylatron® 901 PA6

· Nycast GX → Nylatron® NSM

· Nycast SLX → Nylatron® 703XL

NYCAST 6PA Type 6 Cast Nylon MoS2 will be supported by Nylatron® GSM PA6 moving forward.

NYCAST 6PA Type 6 Cast Nylon MoS2 is a popular choice as a dry lubricant-filled bearing material. Manufactured to be a more crystalline product with improved wear resistance, NYCAST 6PA MoS2 also offers improved compressive strength.

Key Properties

Light Weight
Good Wear Resistance
Low Coefficient of Friction
High Crystallinity
Good Compressive Strength

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
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® 6PA MoS2

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

Note this product has been discontinued and has been replaced by Nylatron GSM. Sheet Thickness .125 inches Standard sheet size is 48.000 inches x 120.000 inches Thickness .250 inches to 2.000 inches Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000 inches x 48.000 inches, 28.000 inches x 57.000 inches, 36.000 inches x 48.000 inches and 48.000 inches x 120.000 inches Thickness 2.250 inches to 4.000 inches Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000 inches x 48.000 inches and 48.000 inches x 120.000 inches Thickness 6.000 inches and 8.000 inches Standard Sheet Size 24.000 inches x 48.000 inches Rod Diameter 1.000 inches to 28.000 inches Standard Lengths 24.000 inches, 48.000 inches and 120.000 inches depending on size Tube Outside Diameter 2.000 inches to 40.000 inches Inside Diameter .750 inches to 30.500 inches Standard Lengths 26.000 inches, 39.000 inches and 52.000 inches depending on size Discs Outside Diameter 12.250 inches to 84.000 inches Thicknesses 2.000 inches and up Rings Outside Diameter 12.250 inches to 84.000 inches Inside Diameter Call for Availability Thicknesses 2.000 inches and up Custom Cast Near Net Shapes and 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 you’re looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

Dark Gray
NYCAST nylons are available in 13 colors of nylon 6 to choose from to allow color-coding of components

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of NYCAST ® 6PA MoS2 Type 6 (Replaced by Nylatron ® GSM)

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			NYCAST® 6PA MoS2
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Dark Gray
Manufacturer			Mitsubishi Chemical Group
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.16
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.042
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.55
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	5
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	11,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	20 - 55
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	17,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	460,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	15,250
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	385,000
Hardness	ASTM D2240	NA	Shore D78 - 86
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1.4 - 2.4
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	ASTM D 1894	NA	0.22
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	5
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	200 - 300
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	3.7
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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

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NYCAST ® 6PA MoS2 Type 6 (Replaced by Nylatron ® GSM)

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