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NYCAST ® GF Type 6 30% Glass Filled Nylon - Discontinued

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General Info

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NYCAST® GF (Glass Filled)-30% provides increased load bearing characteristics and is the choice in applications where added stiffness, rigidity and dimensional stability are required.

Key Properties

Increased Stiffness & Rigidity vs. Unfilled Type 6 Nylon

Limitations

Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies

Applications

Electrical Components
Metal Replacement Applications
Structural Components

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

NYCAST® GF 30

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

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of NYCAST ® GF Type 6 30% Glass Filled Nylon - Discontinued

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			NYCAST® GF 30
Additives			Glass Filled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Cast Nylons
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.32
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.048
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.6
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	1.12
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	11,500
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	750,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	5.5
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	18,500
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	570,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	17,500
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	455,000
Hardness	ASTM D2240	NA	Shore D85
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.9
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	3.8
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	255
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	104
		°F	220
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
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			4

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.