NXTamid L.3
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
NYCOA NXTamid-L.3 is a specialty tunable nylon copolymer. It offers high flexibility & chemical resistance alongside low moisture uptake. It also offers improved processability for extrusion or molding applications & better property resistance to low & high temps when compared to similarly flexible polyamides.
Product families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- NXTamid-L
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide Copolymer
- Flexural Modulus
- 370.0 - 370.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Note
All test specimens tested in "dry" state – less than 0.3% moisture.; Izod Impact – ½" x ¼" bars.; All tensile properties obtained at a testing speed of 2 in./min.
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Good Processability
- High Flexibility
- High Flow
- High Temperature Strength
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Low Temperature Strength
- HIGHLIGHTS
The "Long Chain" family of specialty engineered nylons are unique in the performance they offer, and are quite different from polyamide grades that might be more commonly seen in different applications, such as Nylon 6 or Nylon 66. Long Chain nylons are more flexible, have lower moisture absorption, more robust chemical resistance, and other special features that make them unique for high performance applications. While Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 used to be the only available grades of this specialty class of polyamides, NYCOA is excited to announce a new family of long-chain nylons: NXTamid-L.
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- 3D Printing Applications
- Film
- Front Spoiler
- Garden Equipment
- Lawn Equipment
- Monofilaments
- Side Spoiler
- Tubing
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
- Sample Applications for NYCOA's NXTamid Resins
- Tubing (industrial and medical)
- Monofilament applications
- Extruded Protective Sheathing
- Polymer Film applications
- Coatings
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus | 370 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Strength | 22 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
| Hardness | 69 | Shore D | ASTM D 785 |
| Notched Izod Impact | 20 | kJ/m² | ASTM D 256 |
| Tensile Modulus | 380 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Strain (at Break) | min. 200 | % | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Strain (at Yield) | 30 | % | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Strength (at Break) | 36 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Stress (at Yield) | 25 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
Table 2 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity Absorption | 0.4 | % | — |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage (Normal) | 0.8 | % | ASTM D 955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage (Parallel) | 0.8 | % | ASTM D 955 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.03 | — | ASTM D 792 |
| Water Absorption | 1.3 | % | — |
Table 3 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi) | 65 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 65 psi) | 140 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
| Melting Temperature | 205 | °C | ASTM D 789 |
