Nylatron® 101 PA66
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Nylatron® 101 Polyamide PA66 and Ertalon® 66 SA Polyamide PA66 - the ultimate solution for applications that require a combination of strength and toughness. These unmodified shapes are characterized by their superior mechanical strength, stiffness, and wear resistance, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.Features:High mechanical strength, stiffness, and hardnessGood fatigue resistance, sliding properties and machinabilityHigh mechanical damping abilityExcellent wear resistanceGood electrical insulating propertiesGood resistance to high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)Benefits:With Nylatron® 101 PA66 and Ertalon® 66 SA PA66, you can be sure that your components will withstand even the most demanding of conditions.The superior strength and toughness of these materials ensures that they can handle heavy loads and high-stress applications with ease.The excellent wear resistance and sliding properties of these materials make them ideal for use in gears, bearings, bushings, and other moving parts.Their good electrical insulating properties and resistance to high energy radiation make them suitable for use in electrical equipment and machinery.Applications:Screw machined electrical insulatorsBushings, bearings, gears, roller wheels, star wheels, and sealsFood processing and packaging industry (FDA and EU food contact compliant composition)Suitable for machining on automatic lathes
Properties
- Physical Form
- Plates, Rods, Tube
- Plates
- Rods
- Tube
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Nylatron® PA
- Density
- 1,140.0 kg/m³
- Features
Excellent Mechanical Strength, Excellent Stiffness, Excellent Toughness, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Heat Stabilized, High Melting Point, High Strength, Wear Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
- Tensile Modulus
- 3,550.0 MPa
- Markets
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Overview
Broadest size range availability; Good mechanical and electrical properties; Ideal balance of strength and toughness; Many grade options: FDA compliant, Internally lubricated, Heat stabilized
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer
- Material Features
- Excellent Mechanical Strength
- Excellent Stiffness
- Excellent Toughness
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Electrical Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Heat Stabilized
- High Melting Point
- HIGHLIGHTS
Of all the unmodified nylons, Nylon 101 is the strongest, most rigid and has one of the highest melting points. It is commonly specified for screw machined electrical insulators and food contact parts. It is stocked in both natural and black. Other colors are available on a custom basis. Nylon 101 natural is FDA, USDA, 3A-Dairy and meets the compliance to requirements of NSF/ANSI standard 61.
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1500
- FDA Compliant
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Clamps
- Gears
- Roller Wheels
- Seals
- Star Wheels
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 90 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain at Yield (Elongation) | 5 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain at Break (Elongation) | 50 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | 3550 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹ |
| Shear Strength | 69 | MPa | ASTM D732 |
| Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain) | 32 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain) | 62 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain) | 100 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Flexural Strength | 135 | MPa | ISO 178 ¹² |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | 3240 | MPa | ISO 178 ¹² |
| Hardness ¹⁴ | 88 | — | ISO 2039-2, Rockwell M |
| Hardness ¹⁴ | 80 | Shore D | ISO 868 |
Table 2 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (DSC, 10°C / min) | 260 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 100°C) | 80 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 60°C) | 95 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 85 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 (Method A: 1.8 MPa (264 PSI)) |
| Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20.0 hrs) ³ | 80 | °C | — |
| Minimum Service Temperature ⁴ | -30 | °C | — |
| Flammability (Oxygen Index) | 26 | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
Table 3 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Strength | 27 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 ¹⁵ |
| Volume Resistivity | 10E13 | Ohm.cm | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Surface Resistivity | 10E12 | Ohm/sq. | ANSI/ESD STM 11.11 |
Table 4 of 4
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption (After 24h immersion in water of 23°C) | 0.6 | % | ISO 62 ¹⁶ |
| Water Absorption (at saturation in water of 23 °C) | 8 | % | — |
| Wear Rate | 14 | μm/km | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.4 - 0.6 | — | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
