General Info
Nylatron® SLG-FDA Type 6 Nylon (Formerly LFG) Lubricated Food Grade Polyamide Type 6 takes the performance of Nylatron® LIG and adds FDA compliance for applications where food contact is possible. Food packaging and processing equipment users can benefit from the wear resistance, toughness and low coefficient of friction of this nylon material.
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Key Properties
- Low Coefficient of Friction (COF)
- Higher Toughness
- Higher Limiting Pressure Velocity than Unfilled
- FDA, USDA & 3A Dairy Compliant
- Can Be Cast as Finished Parts and Near Net Shapes (Nylon 6)
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
- Roller Wheels
- Sheaves
- Wear Pads
- Bearing & Wear Parts for a Wide Range Automated Equipment
- Valve Seats & Seals
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
- Nylatron® SLG-FDA PA6 (Formerly LFG) Lubricated Food Grade
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
