Viva Nylons Limited Wax Filled Nylon (WFN)
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Viva Nylons Limited Wax Filled Nylon (WFN) is a supreme abrasion resistant grade contains a blended wax lubrication system, uniformly distributed to radically improve wear resistance and coefficient of friction characteristics. The material has excellent mechanical, thermal and electrical properties and exhibits outstanding pressure velocity capabilities. WFN is particularly suited to dry running bearing applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Custom, Plates, Rods, Tube
- Custom
- Plates
- Rods
- Tube
Product families
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Other Automotive Applications
- Housings & Enclosures
Other characteristics
- Color
- Black
- Density
- 1145.0 - 1145.0 kg/m³
- Features
Abrasion Resistant, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Thermal Stability, Low Friction, Lubricated, Self Lubricating, Wear Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Tensile Modulus
- 4000.0 - 4000.0 MPa
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Flame Rating
- IEC 60695-11-10 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Good Electrical Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Good Thermal Stability
- Low Friction
- Lubricated
- Self Lubricating
- Wear Resistant
- Benefits and Features
Wax Lubrication System - Wax-based lubricant is uniformly distributed throughout the material to provide self-lubricating properties.; Low Friction - WFN material grade provides improved wear-resistance & low friction characteristics.; High Load Bearing - Wax Filled Nylon provides the ideal solution for applications requiring repetitive movement at low speed while under a high load-bearing.
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Exterior Parts
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Housings
- Sporting Goods
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min) | 80.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/2;1993 |
| E-modulus (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min) | 4000.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| Elongation at Break (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min) | max. 20 | % | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| Compressive Strength (Sample Type B, 5mm/min) | 95.0 | MPa | ISO 604:2002 |
| Compressive Modulus (Sample Type A, 1mm/min) | 2600.0 | MPa | ISO 604:2002 |
| Flexural Strength (1.5mm/min) | 92 - 95 | MPa | ISO 178:2001 |
| Flexural Modulus (1.5mm/min) | 3400.0 | MPa | ISO 178:2001 |
| Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A, notched) | 6.0 | kJ/mm² | ISO 180:2000 |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 0.1 | — | — |
| Wear Rate (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 0.02 | mg/km | — |
| K-Factor (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 3.9x10⁻⁶ | mm³/Nm | — |
| Hardness | 84.0 | Shore D | ISO 868:2003 |
Table 2 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (Test Method A) | 1.145 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183:1987 |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs, Immersion at 23°C) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62:1999 (modified) |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation, Immersion at 23°C) | 5.0 | % | ISO 62:1999 |
Table 3 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (Tg) | 220.0 | °C | — |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 65.0 | °C | ISO 11359:1999 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A, 1.80MPa) | 75.0 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Maximum/Minimum Continuous Service Temperatures | 105/-40 | °C | — |
| Maximum/Minimum Intermittent Service Temperatures | 170/-100 | °C | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 55°C) | 8x10⁻⁵ | °C⁻¹ | ISO 11359-2:1999 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Mean T = 20°C) | 0.26 | W/m°C | ISO 8301:1991 |
Table 4 of 5
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant (1MHz) | 3.7 | — | IEC 60250:1969-01 |
| Dielectric Constant (Low Frequency, 100 Hz) | 4.0 | — | — |
| Dielectric Strength | 25.0 | kV/m | IEC 60243:-1:1998-01 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1x10¹³ | ohm.m | IEC 60093:1980-01 |
| Surface Resistivity | 1x10¹² | ohm.m | IEC 60093:1980-01 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600.0 | CTI | IEC 60112:2003-01 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability | HB | IEC 60695-11-10:2003-08 |
