Nylatron® 4.6 PA46

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Nylatron® GS PA66 is a premium grade of Polyamide PA66, reinforced with Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) to enhance its mechanical properties. This unique combination of materials offers outstanding strength, rigidity, and a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than other nylon products.Features:High mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, and toughnessGood fatigue resistanceHigh mechanical damping abilityGood sliding propertiesExcellent wear resistanceGood electrical insulating propertiesGood resistance to high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)Good machinabilityBenefits:Maintains fits and clearances, reducing the likelihood of seizing as bearingsEnhanced bearing and wear properties due to MoS2Excellent performance in high-precision applicationsApplications:Ideal for use in bushings, bearings, roller wheels, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, valve seats, and seals in construction and heavy equipment industries.Can also be used in other high wear and load-bearing applications.Nylatron® GS PA66 is a superior choice for applications that require high strength, rigidity and wear resistance, making it a perfect solution for construction and heavy equipment industries.

Properties

Physical Form: Plates, Rods
Plates
Rods

Product families

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Other characteristics

Brand: Nylatron® PA
Density: 1,190.0 kg/m³
Features: Creep Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Excellent Stiffness, Excellent Toughness, Good Damping, Good Machinability, Good Sliding Properties, Heat Aging Resistant, High Fatigue Resistance, High Hardness, Radiation Resistant, Wear Resistant, X-Ray Shielding
Polymer Name: Polyamide 46 (PA 46)
Tensile Modulus: 3,400.0 MPa
Markets: Industrial
Key Features: High mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness and toughness; Good fatigue resistance; High mechanical damping ability; Good sliding properties; Excellent wear resistance; Good electrical insulating properties; Good resistance to high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays); Good machinability
Technology: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Overview: Broadest size range availability; Good mechanical and electrical properties; Ideal balance of strength and toughness; Cast as finished parts and near net shapes (nylon 6)
Material Features: Creep Resistant
Electrically Insulating
Excellent Mechanical Strength
Excellent Stiffness
Excellent Toughness
Good Damping
Good Machinability
Good Sliding Properties
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Bearings
Bushings
Conveyor Parts
Gears
Pulleys
Seals
Sheaves
Valve Seats

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength	105	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷
Tensile Strain at Yield (Elongation)	18	%	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷
Tensile Strain at Break (Elongation)	25	%	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity	3400	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹
Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain)	31	MPa	ISO 604 ¹⁰
Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain)	60	MPa	ISO 604 ¹⁰
Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain)	102	MPa	ISO 604 ¹⁰
Charpy Impact Strength (Notched)	8	kJ/m²	ISO 179-1/1eA
Flexural Strength	138	MPa	ISO 178 ¹²
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity	3230	MPa	ISO 178 ¹²
Hardness ¹⁴	92	—	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)	290	°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)	90	μm/(m.K)	—
Heat Deflection Temperature	160	°C	ISO 75-1/-2 (Method A: 1.8 MPa (264 PSI))
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20.0 hrs) ³	130	°C	—
Minimum Service Temperature ⁴	-40	°C	—
Flammability (Oxygen Index)	24	%	ISO 4589-1/-2

Table 3 of 4

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Electric Strength	25	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

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