TECAMID ® ST Super Tough Zytel® ST801 Type 6/6 Nylon

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General Info

TECAMID ® ST Type 6/6 Nylon made from Zytel® ST801, a general-purpose Super Tough nylon 66 resin, offers higher impact strength and enhanced toughness than standard Type 6/6 nylons.

Note: This product may have limited availability or longer lead times.

Key Properties

Improved Toughness vs. Type 6/6 Nylon
Higher Impact Strength vs. Type 6/6 Nylon

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
Poor Chemical Resistance to Strong Acids and Bases

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Electrical Components
Food Processing Components
Gears & Sprockets

Resin Trade Names

Zytel® ST801

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAMID® ST

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 in Sheet and Rod.Contact Us for sizes and availability. Note: This product may have limited availability or longer lead times.

Available Colors

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

Typical Properties of TECAMID ® ST Super Tough Zytel® ST801 Type 6/6 Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6/6
Trade Name			TECAMID® ST
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.08
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.039
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	1.2
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	6.7
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	7,200
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	245,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	60
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	9,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	230,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell R112
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	17
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	Dynamic, 40 PSI, 50 FPM	NA	0.28
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	6.7
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	64
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	147
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	263
	ASTM D3418	°F	505
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	85
		°F	185
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
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-PA0511 (Only >0.062" Thickness)
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 ® ST Super Tough Zytel® ST801 Type 6/6 Nylon

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