General Info
SUSTAMID 6G provides excellent sliding properties and impact resistance and is commonly used in applications requiring larger parts. This product is manufactured by directly casting the raw materials into a mold to produce sheets, rods, tubes and near-net shapes. SUSTAMID 6G Natural is off-white in color and is commonly used in food processing applications.
Key Properties
- Excellent sliding properties
- Continuous use temperature of 200° F
- Good abrasion resistance
- High mechanical and impact strength
- Highly resistant to hydrocarbons, alkalis and oils
- Excellent machinability
- Natural is FDA compliant
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
- Gears
- Sheaves
- Sprockets
- Thrust Washers
- Timing Screws
- Wear Pads
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
- Sustamid® 6G Type 6 Nylon
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 .250” to 4.000”
Width & Length 24.000” x 48.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000”
Rod*
Diameters 2.000” to 4.500” Length 10’
Diameters 5.000” to 12.250” Length 4’
Diameters 13.000” to 23.500” Length 2’
Tube*
OD Outside Diameter 4.000” to 42.000”
ID Inside Diameter 2.000” to 37.000”
(*) Minimums may apply for some Sustamid® 6 formulations depending on grade & shape size required.
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.