NYCAST ® RX/GX/BX Type 6 Solid Lubricant Filled Nylon

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General Info

NYCAST RX (red ), NYCAST GX (grey) and NYCAST BX (black) are solid lubricant-filled Type 6 cast nylons. These materials are designed to provide low coefficient of friction with superior wear resistance, making them an excellent choice for high-load, low-speed applications.

Key Properties

Low Coefficient of Friction
Good Sliding Properties at Low Speed
Good Wear Resistance
High Young's Modulus
Easy to Machine

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Conveyor Components
Rollers
RX/GX Formulated for Higher Load Lower Speed Applications

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

NYCAST® RX/GX/BX

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

RX Red
GX Gray
BX Black
Custom Colors Upon Request
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 ® RX/GX/BX Type 6 Solid Lubricant Filled Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			NYCAST® RX/GX/BX
Additives			Solid Lubricant
Color			RX – Red, GX – Gray, BX - Black
Manufacturer			Cast Nylons
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.145
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.041
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.55
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	4.5
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	10,500
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	35 - 55
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	15,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	425,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	14,250
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	350,000
Hardness	ASTM D2240	NA	Shore D74 - 80
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1.4 - 1.8
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	ASTM D 1894	NA	0.16
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 Cast Nylons, Limited.

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NYCAST ® RX/GX/BX Type 6 Solid Lubricant Filled Nylon

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