General Info
Nylatron 101 (formerly Quadrant Nylon 101) PA Polyamide Type 6/6 - Of all the unmodified nylons, Nylon 101 is the strongest, most rigid and has one of the highest melting points. It is commonly specified for screw machined electrical insulators and food contact parts.
It is stocked in both natural and black. Other colors are available on a custom basis. Nylon 101 natural is FDA, USDA,NSF, and 3A-Dairy compliant.
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Key Properties
- Good mechanical and electrical properties
- Good combination of strength and toughness
- FDA, USD, NSF & 3A Dairy Compliant
- NSF Compliant Standard 61
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
- Food Processing Components
- Gears
- Insulators
- Metal Replacement
- Roller Wheels
- Seals
- Structural Parts
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
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
