NYCOSIX 870
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
NYCO6 870 is a heat stabilized extrusion grade resin recommended for wire and cable jacketing. Its excellent abrasion resistance and heat stability provide an exceptionally durable protective jacket for many types of wire products, and its processing characteristics permit trouble free operation at high wire coating line speeds.
Product families
Applications
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- NYCOSIX
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2583.75 - 2583.75 MPa
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Plasticizer (Unspecified)
- Heat Stabilizer
- Plasticizer (Unspecified)
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Compliance
NYCO6 870 has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories for jacketing types THHN and THWN thermoplastic-insulated building wires and gasoline resistant types THWN and TW. Approval for jacketing appliance and wiring material for 75C oil resistant uses has also been obtained.. NYCO6 870 can be certified to MIL-M-20693A, Types IV and IVA nylon.
- Technology
- Plastics
- HIGHLIGHTS
NYCOSIX grades are available in a wide range of viscosities including low, medium, high, and ultra-high. In addition, nylon extractable levels can be customized, along with certain additive packages to meet customers' specifications. Finally, NYCOA's NYCOSIX grades offer a unique opportunity to incorporate inorganic in-situ, introducing chemistries such as Nano-clay particles and micronized silica particles, as well as key additives that provide performance benefits across different applications.
- Quality Standards
- MIL-M-20693A
- Material Features
- Consistent High Quality
- Durable
- Gasoline Resistant
- Good Abrasion Resistance
- Heat Stabilized
- High Viscosity
- Oil Resistant
- Plasticized
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cable Jacketing
- Wire Jacketing
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus | 375000 | psi | ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Strength | 16500 | psi | ASTM D 790 |
| Notched Izod Impact | 0.9 | ft.lbs./in. | ASTM D 256 |
| Tensile Strength | 11500 | psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 150 | % | ASTM D 638 |
Table 2 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale) | 105 | — | ASTM D 785 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.13 | — | ASTM D 792 |
| Water Absorption (at 24 hours) | 1.8 | % | ASTM D 570 |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi) | 140 | °F | ASTM D 648 |
| Melting Temperature | 420 | °F | ASTM D 789 |
