Nylatron® LFX PA6
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Nylatron® LFX Polyamide PA6, a specially formulated internally lubricated material designed for unlubricated, highly loaded, and slowly moving parts applications. This advanced material offers a range of exceptional properties that make it a top choice for various industries, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical, and processing.Features:Internally lubricated for unlubricated, highly loaded, and slowly moving parts applicationsHigh mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, and toughnessGreat sliding propertiesHigh mechanical damping capabilitiesExceptional electrical insulating propertiesBenefits:Excellent wear resistance and easy machiningLow coefficient of frictionHigher values of PV (pressure / velocity)Good resistance to high energy radiations (Gamma and X Rays)High mechanical damping capacityGood sliding and thermal insulation propertiesApplications:Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical and processing industriesIdeal for use in gears, bearings, sprockets, and sheavesSuitable for use in various machinery and equipment
Properties
- Physical Form
- Plates, Rods, Tube
- Plates
- Rods
- Tube
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
- Laboratory & Diagnostics
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Nylatron® PA
- Density
- 1,140.0 kg/m³
- Features
Electrically Insulating, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Excellent Stiffness, Excellent Toughness, Good Damping, Good Machinability, Good Sliding Properties, High Fatigue Resistance, High Hardness, Lubricated, Radiation Resistant, Wear Resistant, X-Ray Shielding
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Tensile Modulus
- 3,000.0 MPa
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Overview
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
- Additives Included
- Lubricant (Unspecified)
- Material Features
- Electrically Insulating
- Excellent Mechanical Strength
- Excellent Stiffness
- Excellent Toughness
- Good Damping
- Good Machinability
- Good Sliding Properties
- High Fatigue Resistance
- HIGHLIGHTS
This internally lubricated cast nylon 6 is self-lubricating in the real meaning of the word. Ertalon LFX, especially developed for unlubricated, highly loaded and slowly moving parts applications, yields a considerable enlargement of the application opportunities compared to standard cast nylons. It offers a reduced coefficient of friction (up to 50% lower), considerably increasing the pressure-velocity capabilities, and a vastly improved wear resistance (up to 10 times better).
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Labware
- Medical/Healthcare Applications
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 73 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain at Yield (Elongation) | 5 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain at Break (Elongation) | 25 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | 3000 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹ |
| Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain) | 31 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain) | 58 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain) | 85 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Charpy Impact Strength (Unnotched) | 50 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength (Notched) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eA |
| Flexural Strength | 107 | MPa | ISO 178 ¹² |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | 3000 | MPa | ISO 178 ¹² |
| Hardness ¹⁴ | 82 | — | ISO 2039-2, Rockwell M |
Table 2 of 4
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (DSC, 10°C / min) | 215 | °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 | 75 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 (Method A: 1.8 MPa (264 PSI)) |
| Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20.0 hrs) ³ | 90 | °C | — |
| Minimum Service Temperature ⁴ | -20 | °C | — |
Table 3 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Strength | 22 | 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
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption (After 24h immersion in water of 23°C) | 0.66 | % | ISO 62 ¹⁶ |
| Wear Rate | 4.5 | μm/km | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.2 - 0.35 | — | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
