TECAMID ® 612 Type 6/12 Nylon

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General Info

TECAMID 6/12 nylon exhibits lower moisture absorption rates than nylon 6/6, which provides enhanced dimensional stability over other nylon grades.

Key Properties

Lower Moisture Absorption than 6/6 Nylon
Enhanced Dimensional Stability
Good Impact Properties

Limitations

Higher Cost Than Type 6/6 Nylon
Poor Chemical Resistance to Strong Acids and Bases

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Electrical Components
Food Processing Components
Gears & Sprockets

Resin Trade Names

Zytel® 159L

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAMID® 612

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

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAMID ® 612 Type 6/12 Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6/12
Trade Name			TECAMID® 612
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.06
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.038
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.25
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.3
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	8,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	300,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	20
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	275,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell R114
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.9
Static Coefficient of Friction		NA	0.31
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	61
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	142
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	217
	ASTM D3418	°F	422
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	85
		°F	185
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	1.53
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	4
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.02
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-PA0101G3054444440 (Only >0.062" Thickness)
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.

TECAMID® is a registered trademark of Ensinger. Zytel® is a registered trademark of DuPont.

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TECAMID ® 612 Type 6/12 Nylon

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