Nylatron® GS PA66

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, Tube
Plates
Rods
Tube

Product families

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Other characteristics

Brand: Nylatron® PA
Density: 1,150.0 kg/m³
Features: Excellent Toughness, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, High Rigidity, High Strength, Low Thermal Expansion
Polymer Name: Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Tensile Modulus: 3,600.0 MPa
Markets: Industrial
Technology: Plastics
Fillers Included: Molybdenum Disulfide
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: Excellent Toughness
Good Electrical Properties
Good Mechanical Properties
High Rigidity
High Strength
Low Thermal Expansion
HIGHLIGHTS: Molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) filled nylon offering improved strength and rigidity. With a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than Nylon 101, Nylatron GS parts maintain better fit and clearances, and have less tendency to seize as bearings.
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Bearings
Bushings
Pulleys
Roller Wheels
Seals
Sheaves
Valve Seats
Wear Pads

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength	95	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷
Tensile Strain at Yield (Elongation)	5	%	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷
Tensile Strain at Break (Elongation)	20	%	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity	3600	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹
Shear Strength	72	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
Charpy Impact Strength (Notched)	4	kJ/m²	ISO 179-1/1eA
Flexural Strength	128	MPa	ISO 178 ¹²
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity	3240	MPa	ISO 178 ¹²
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)	90	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	-20	°C	—
Flammability (Oxygen Index)	26	%	ISO 4589-1/-2

Table 3 of 4

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Electric Strength	26	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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