Cast Nylons Nycast® RX Solid Lubricant Filled Red Cast Nylon 6

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Cast Nylons Nycast® RX Solid Lubricant Filled Red Cast Nylon 6
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, Cast
Material Notes:	NYCAST® RX is a specially formulated, self-lubricating grade designed to deliver low coefficient of friction, superior wear resistance, high pressure/velocity performance, and low moisture absorption. Typical applications include wear pads, bearings, thrust washers, bushings, and gears. Data provided by the manufacturer, Cast Nylons Limited.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	1.14 - 1.15 g/cc	0.0412 - 0.0415 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Water Absorption	0.40 - 0.50 %	0.40 - 0.50 %	24 hrs; ASTM D570
Water Absorption at Saturation	4.0 - 5.0 %	4.0 - 5.0 %	ASTM D570
Deformation	0.70 - 0.80 %	0.70 - 0.80 %	ASTM D621

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Hardness, Rockwell R	103	103	ASTM D785
Hardness, Shore D	78	78	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength	65.5 - 75.8 MPa	9500 - 11000 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	45 - 50 %	45 - 50 %	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	2.59 - 3.28 GPa	375 - 475 ksi	ASTM D638
Flexural Strength	96.5 - 110 MPa	14000 - 16000 psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	2.59 - 3.28 GPa	375 - 475 ksi	ASTM D790
Compressive Strength	82.7 - 96.5 MPa	12000 - 14000 psi	ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus	1.90 - 2.59 GPa	275 - 375 ksi	ASTM D695
Shear Strength	55.2 - 62.1 MPa	8000 - 9000 psi	ASTM D732
Izod Impact, Notched	0.747 - 0.961 J/cm	1.40 - 1.80 ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic	0.12	0.12	ASTM D1894
Coefficient of Friction, Static	0.25 - 0.35	0.25 - 0.35	ASTM D1894

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Dielectric Constant	3.7 @Frequency 60 Hz	3.7 @Frequency 60 Hz	ASTM D150
	3.7 @Frequency 1000 Hz	3.7 @Frequency 1000 Hz	ASTM D150
	3.7 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	3.7 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength	19.7 - 23.6 kV/mm	500 - 600 kV/in	ASTM D149

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
CTE, linear	90.0 µm/m-°C	50.0 µin/in-°F
Melting Point	227 - 238 °C	440 - 460 °F
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	110 °C	230 °F	Continuous
	166 °C	330 °F	Intermittent
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	212 °C	413 °F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	81.7 °C	179 °F	ASTM D648

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