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Nylon 6 (dry as molded)
Nylon 6 has lower heat deflection properties, but better aesthetics the nylon 66. Nylon 6 is used in many industries; including the office furniture market due to it's high tensile strength and good surface appearance.
Nylon 6 Specifications
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Oxnilon 6-INJ |
Oxnilon 6-4IMP |
Oxnilon 6-15IMP |
Oxnilon 6 13GF |
Oxnilon 6 30GF |
Oxnilon 6 45GF |
Oxnilon 6 60GF |
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Description |
ASTM Test Method |
General Purpose |
Medium Impact modified |
Superior Impact Modified |
13% Glass Filled |
30% Glass Filled |
45% Glass Filled |
60% Glass Filled |
| Physical |
Melt Flow rate, g-10min |
D1238 |
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Specific gravity |
D792 |
1.14 |
1.09 |
1.07 |
1.22 |
1.36 |
1.50 |
1.65 |
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Mold Shrinkage E-3 in/in |
D955 |
12-18 in/in |
14-20 in/in |
17-20 in/in |
4-6 in/in |
2-4 in/in |
2-4 in/in |
2-4 in/in |
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Tensile Strength Break, PSI |
D638 |
12,000 |
9,000 |
7,500 |
15,000 |
21,500 |
24,000 |
35,000 |
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Tensile Strength Yield, PSI |
D638 |
12,000 |
8,700 |
7,300 |
15,000 |
21,500 |
24,000 |
35,000 |
| Mechanical |
Flexural Strength, PSI |
D790 |
16,500 |
12,000 |
9,000 |
21,000 |
30,000 |
32,000 |
52,000 |
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Flexural Modulus, PSI x 1000 |
D790 |
410 |
280 |
245 |
650 |
1,200 |
1,500 |
2,350 |
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Notched Izod Impact strength ft-lb/in |
D256 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
16.0 |
1.0 |
1.6 |
2.2 |
4.0 |
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Gardner Falling Dart Impact in-lbs |
D3029 |
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| Thermal* |
HDT @66 PSI F |
D648 |
445 |
440 |
415 |
385 |
410 |
412 |
412 |
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HDT @264 PSI F |
D648 |
190 |
165 |
155 |
360 |
380 |
385 |
414 |
| Flammability |
UL 94 @1/16" |
UL94 |
V-2 |
HB |
HB |
HB |
HB |
HB |
HB |
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UL 94 @1/8" |
UL94 |
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Processing method***** |
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IM |
IM |
IM |
IM |
IM |
IM |
IM |
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Drying Temp F |
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165-185 |
165-185 |
165-185 |
165-185 |
165-185 |
165-185 |
165-190 |
| Typical Processing Conditions Units |
drying Time(hours) |
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3-4** |
3-4** |
3-4** |
3-4** |
3-4** |
3-4** |
4-6** |
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Melt Temp (F) |
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530-560 |
530-560 |
530-560 |
550-570 |
550-570 |
550-570 |
520-570 |
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Mold temp(F) |
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150-200 |
150-200 |
150-200 |
150-220 |
150-220 |
150-220 |
150-255 |
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Front Zone(F) |
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530-550 |
530-550 |
530-550 |
560-580 |
560-580 |
560-580 |
535-585 |
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Middle Zone(F) |
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520-540 |
520-540 |
520-540 |
530-550 |
530-550 |
530-550 |
520-570 |
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Rear Zone(F) |
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510-530 |
510-530 |
510-530 |
520-540 |
520-540 |
520-540 |
500-550 |
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* All mechanical and thermal testing conducted on
1/8 thick unpigmeneted test samples
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(Structural foam grades tested with foamed parts,
with a 10-20% weight reduction.) |
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** Do not exceed 8 hours |
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*** Do not exceed 24 hours |
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****Processing Methods: Injection molding (IM), Structural Foam (SF), Extrusion (E) |
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Notched Izod @ 40F, ft-lb/in. ASTM D256 |
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