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NYCAST ® NYMETAL Metal Core Nylon

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

General Info

NYCAST® NYMETAL is a bonded metal to nylon using a proprietary process that produces a strong metal interface which stands up to the toughest applications. NYMETAL billets can be made with various NYCAST grades (including food-grade materials) and a variety of metal cores for use as gears, rollers and sprockets. Combining the performance advantages of nylon and metal into one cohesive unit, NYMETAL offers advantages that are not obtained from either material alone.

Key Properties

  • Metal Inserts for Torque Transmission
  • Various Grades Available
  • True Hybrid Material
  • Substitutes Metal
  • Easy to Machine
  • Various Metal Options Are Available

Limitations

  • High Moisture Absorption
  • Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies

Applications

  • Gears
  • Rollers
  • Sprockets

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • NYCAST® NYMETAL

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

Made To Order

Available Colors

  • NYMETAL can be produced using NYCAST nylon formations which 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 ® NYMETAL Metal Core Nylon

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name NYCAST® NYMETAL
Additives NYCAST Grade Specific
Color NYCAST Grade Specific
Manufacturer Cast Nylons
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 16,000
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 460,000
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 14,750
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 psi 362,500
Hardness ASTM D2240 NA Shore D78 - 84
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 1.5 - 2.5
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
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 Yes
USDA Yes
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® & NYMETAL® are registered trademarks of Cast Nylons, Limited.

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