TECAST ® 6XAU Type 6 Nylon (Discontinued )

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General Info

This product is no longer available as the manufacturer has discontinued it. Please get in touch with us for alternatives.

TECAST® 6XAU is a high heat (up to 260°F continuous), weather resistant cast type 6 nylon with superior fatigue-resistance and bearing properties. TECAST® 6XAU also offers the large-size capabilities of the casting process.

Key Properties

Similar Properties to Other Type 6 PA Polyamide Grades
Higher Service Temp of Up To 260°F Continuous

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
Metal Replacement Applications
Pulleys
Roller Wheels
Sheaves
Structural Components
Valve Seats & Seals
Wear Pads

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAST® 6XAU

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

This product is no longer available as the manufacturer has discontinued it. Please get in touch with us for alternatives.

Available Colors

Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAST ® 6XAU Type 6 Nylon (Discontinued )

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			TECAST® 6XAU
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Black
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.15
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.042
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	1.2
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	12,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	450,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	20
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	13,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	450,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell 115
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.7
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	4
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	93
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	200
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	220
	ASTM D3418	°F	428
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	127
		°F	260
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	500
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.7
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
UV Resistant			Yes
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.

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TECAST ® 6XAU Type 6 Nylon (Discontinued )

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