ZL® 250 Extruded Nylon Type 6/6

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General Info

ZL® 250 is unmodified Type 6/6 nylon that is FDA and it is natural (off white) in color.

Key Properties

FDA Compliant
Good Overall Mechanical Properties
Good Wear Resistance
High Strength

Limitations

High Moisture Absorption
Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Conveyor Wear Components
Gears
Metal Replacement Applications
Pulleys
Roller Wheels
Sheaves
Wear Pads
Bearing & Wear Parts for a Wide Range Automated Equipment
Valve Seats & Seals

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

ZL® 250

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

Sheet Natural & Black | Thickness .250” to 3.000” Standard sheet size is 24.000” x 48.000” Rod Natural | Diameter .250” to 6.000” Black | Diameter .250” to 3.000” Standard Lengths 4’ & 10’ Some sizes may have minimum order quantities. Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

Natural
Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of ZL® 250 Extruded Nylon Type 6/6

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PA Polyamide Type 6/6
Trade Name			ZL® 250
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			ZL Plastics
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.14
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.041
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	1.2
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	7
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	12,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	420,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	60
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	15,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	410,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	12,500
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	420,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D80
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.6-0.9
Static Coefficient of Friction	Against Steel	NA	0.25
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	90
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	194
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	260
	ASTM D3418	°F	500
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	104
		°F	220
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	1.7
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-2
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	600
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.9
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.02
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	10^15
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			Yes
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
ASTM Shape Spec			ASTM D5989
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.

ZL® is a registered trademark of ZL Engineering Plastics, Inc.

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