TECAST ® T Natural Type 6 Nylon

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General Info

TECAST® T Natural Cast Nylon is a Type 6 cast nylon, which offers a combination of good mechanical properties, excellent bearing and wear characteristics, and the large-size capabilities of the casting process. This grade is FDA compliant.

Key Properties

1/8 the weight of Bronze
Good Wear Resistance
High Strength
Large Size Availability

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
Food & Beverage Processing Components
Gears
Housings
Metal Replacement Applications
Pulleys
Roller Wheels
Sheaves
Structural Components
Valve Seats & Seals
Wear Pads

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAST® T Natural

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
Custom Colors

Safety Data Sheet

Typical Properties of TECAST ® T Natural Type 6 Nylon

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6
Trade Name			TECAST® T Natural
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
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
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	5.5
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	12,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	400,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	25
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	12,500
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	400,000
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	421,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell M115
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.6
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	Dynamic, 40 PSI, 50 FPM	NA	0.26
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	93
		°F	200
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	1.67
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	500
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.7
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	10^14
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
ASTM Shape Spec			D5989 S-PA0211
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.

TECAST® is a registered trademark of Ensinger.

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