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Nylatron ® 4.6 Higher Heat Resistant Nylon

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General Info

Compared with conventional nylons, Nylatron® 4.6 features a better retention of stiffness and creep resistance over a wide range of temperatures as well as superior heat aging resistance. Therefore, applications for Nylatron® 4.6 are situated in the “higher temperature area” (175-300°F) where stiffness, creep resistance, heat aging resistance, fatigue strength and wear resistance of PA6 PA66, POM and PET fall short.

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Key Properties

Higher Continuous Use Temp of 300°F (148°C) than other Nylons
Higher strength, stiffness and creep resistance at elevated temperatures than other Nylons

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies Note - Nylons can absorb up to 7% (by weight) water under high humidity or submerged in water. This can result in dimensional changes up to 2% and a corresponding reduction of physical properties. Proper design techniques can frequently compensate for this factor.

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Conveyor Wear Components
Gears
Metal Replacement Applications
Pulleys
Sheaves
Wear Pads
Bearing & Wear Parts for a Wide Range Automated Equipment
Valve Seats & Seals

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

Nylatron® 4.6

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

Rod Sizes Diameters from .629” (16mm) to 1.968”(50mm) Standard Diameter 2.362” (60mm) Available (Longer Lead Times & Minimums May Apply) Rod Lengths = 3.28’ (1M) & 9.84’ (3M) L + Tolerance Only on OD Sheet Sizes Thicknesses .393” (10mm) to 1.57” (40mm) Standard Thickness 50mm Available (Longer Lead Times & Minimums May Apply) W & L = 24.015” (610mm) x 39.37” (1000mm) & 24.015” (610mm) x 118.110” (3000mm)

Available Colors

Reddish / Brown

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Nylatron ® 4.6 Higher Heat Resistant Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 4.6
Trade Name			Nylatron® 4.6
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Reddish / Brown
Manufacturer			Quadrant
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.19
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.043
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.6
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	7
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	15,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	470,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	25
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	17,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	450,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	16,000
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	325,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell M97
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.6
Wear K Factor	QTM 55010	in³-min/ft-lbs-hr	100
Limiting PV	QTM 55007	psi-fpm	2,700
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	160
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	320
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	290
	ASTM D3418	°F	554
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	149
		°F	300
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	2.1
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	635
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	>10^13
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.

Nylatron® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.