Nylatron® FST PA66
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Nylatron® FST Polyamide PA66 is a fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant engineering plastic that is designed to withstand extreme temperatures up to 347° F / 175° C. This grade is JAR / FAR 25.853 compliant, making it the first engineering plastic to achieve this standard. It is specifically developed for aircraft interior environments and is often used as a replacement for metal parts in various applications such as brackets, seal bushings, slide rails, and duct seals.Features:Fire, smoke, and toxicity retardantWithstands temperatures up to 347° F / 175° CJAR / FAR 25.853 compliantBenefits:Provides superior fire safety for aircraft interior environmentsCan withstand extreme temperatures, making it suitable for high-temperature applicationsMeets industry standards for fire and smoke safety, making it a reliable and safe choice for various applicationsApplications:Aircraft interior environmentsBracketsSeal bushingsSlide railsDuct sealsOther high-temperature and fire safety applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Plates, Rods
- Plates
- Rods
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
- Aerospace & Aviation
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Nylatron® PA
- Density
- 1,140.0 kg/m³
- Features
Good Machinability, High Temperature Resistance, Improved Wear, Light Weight, Low Thermal Expansion, Reduced Noise
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
- Tensile Modulus
- 3,500.0 MPa
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Overview
JAR/FAR 25.853 compliant; Absolutely reliable and constant flame, smoke and toxicity retardant compared to; standard Nylon 66; Balanced property profile; Beneficial cost-performance-ratio; Lightweight (60% weight saving compared to aluminum); Very low noise development; Easy to machine; Wear-friendly to mating surfaces
- Quality Standards
- FAR 25.853
- Material Features
- Good Machinability
- High Temperature Resistance
- Improved Wear
- Light Weight
- Low Thermal Expansion
- Reduced Noise
- HIGHLIGHTS
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials's Nylatron® FST is a specifically designed polymer solution for aircraft interior applications. Its unique features make it the first engineering plastic product of its kind available as semi-finished shapes (rods and sheets). Fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) retardant capabilities enable Nylatron® FST to withstand extreme temperatures up to 175 ºC. The material is particularly suitable for any kind of application where metal parts (e. g. brackets, seal bushings, slide rails and duct seals) or high performance polymers have traditionally been specified. With Nylatron® FST Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is first on the market with a commercially attractive solution for interior applications in aircraft. Nylatron® FST has passed tests to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 25.853 – the first engineering plastic shape to achieve this standard and off ering engineers a safe material solution.
- Certifications and Compliance
- Flame Smoke Toxicity (FST) Compliant
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Aircraft Interiors
- Roller Wheels
- Seals
- Slide Rails
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 90 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain at Yield (Elongation) | 7 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain at Break (Elongation) | 1.5 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | 3500 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹ |
| Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain) | 30 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain) | 60 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain) | 99 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Hardness ¹⁴ | 88 | — | ISO 2039-2, Rockwell M |
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
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption (After 24h immersion in water of 23°C) | 0.53 | % | ISO 62 ¹⁶ |
