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TECAST ® 6PB Type 6 Nylon

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General Info

TECAST® 6PB is specifically formulated for improved impact resistance for applications in which subject parts are subjected to intermittent or consistent shock loads such as pile driving cushion pads. It is specifically formulated from an impact modified type 6 nylon and combines the excellent strength of nylon with the impact resistance of the modifier. TECAST® 6PB is normally supplied in brilliant OSHA orange color to provide easy identification.

Key Properties

Excellent shock load characteristics
High energy transmittance
Easily identifiable

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
Poor Chemical Resistance to Strong Acids and Bases

Applications

Pile Driving Cushion Pads
High Impact Applications

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAST® 6PB

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

OSHA Orange

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAST ® 6PB Type 6 Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			TECAST® 6PB
Additives			Impact Modified
Color			OSHA Orange
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.14
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.041
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	10,600
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	425,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	13,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell R115
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	220
	ASTM D3418	°F	428
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	93
		°F	200
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
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.

TECAST® is a registered trademark of Ensinger.