Nylatron®
Typical Properties of Filled Nylon
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Property |
Test Method
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Nylatron GS (extruded)
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Nylatron GSM (cast)
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Nyloil (cast)
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Mechanical Properties |
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| Density (lb/in³) | ASTM D792 | 0.042 | 0.042 | 0.042 |
| Tensile Strength (p.s.i.) | ASTM D638 | 12,500 | 10,500 | 10,000 |
| Elongation At Break (%) | ASTM D638 | 20-40 | 90 | 3 |
| Tensile Modulus (p.s.i.) | ASTM D638 | 480,000 | 400,000 | 425,000 |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | R115 | R110 | R110 |
| Impact Strength 73°F Notched (ft-lbs/in) | ASTM D256 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Flexural Strength (p.s.i.) | ASTM D790 | 17,000 | 16,000 | 15,000 |
| Flexural Modulus (p.s.i.) | ASTM D790 | 450,000 | 400,000 | 425,000 |
| Compressive Strength (p.s.i.) | ASTM D695 | 12,500 | 14,000 | 13,000 |
| Compressive Modulus (p.s.i.) | ASTM D695 | 420,000 | 400,000 | 325,000 |
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Thermal Properties |
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| Melting Point (°F) | ASTM D3418 | 500 | 420 | 450 |
| Heat Deflection at 264psi (°F) | ASTM D648 | 200 | 200 | 350 |
| Max Service Temperature (°F) | – | 220 | 200 | 230 |
| Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) | ASTM C177 | 1.7 | – | – |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) | ASTM D696 | 0.00004 | 0.000035 | 0.000035 |
| Flammability | UL94 | V-2 | HB | – |
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Electrical Properties |
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| Dielectric Constant At 60HZ | ASTM D150 | – | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thk. | ASTM D149 | 350 | 400 | 550 |
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Water Absorption Rates |
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| Water Absorption -24 hrs. (%) | ASTM D570 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Water Absorption -Saturation (%) | ASTM D570 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 2.5 |
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.