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TECAGLIDE ® Type 6 Nylon

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General Info

TECAGLIDE® is an internally lubricated cast nylon that utilizes a proprietary solid lubricant package. This state of the art technology allows for extremely good sliding and wear characteristics, combined with high mechanical load properties. It is resistant to most petroleum based products, and exhibits a high level of ductility and toughness.

Key Properties

Excellent slip-stick properties
Excellent wear resistance
Good machinability
Resistant to many oils, greases and fuels
High toughness
High mechanical load capacity

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
Poor Chemical Resistance to Strong Acids and Bases

Applications

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

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAGLIDE®

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

Available Colors

Green

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAGLIDE ® Type 6 Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			TECAGLIDE®
Additives			Lubricated
Color			Green
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.13
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.041
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	2.5
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	6
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	12,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	520,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	10
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	435,000
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	3.4
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	Dynamic, 40 PSI, 50 FPM	NA	0.12
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	5
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	216
	ASTM D3418	°F	420
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	100
		°F	212
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
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
ASTM Shape Spec			D5989 S-PA0230

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.

TECAGLIDE® is a registered trademark of Ensinger.