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NYCOSIX 438
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
NYCO6 438 Nylon is general-purpose low viscosity injection-molding grade Nylon 6 that exhibits excellent melt fluidity, good toughness, stiffness, and strength.
Product families
Applications
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
- Aftermarket Parts & Components
- Powertrain & UTH
Building & Construction — Building Materials
- Pipes & Plumbing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
- Consumer Electronics
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
- Other Parts & Components
- Terminal Blocks Plugs & Sockets
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- NYCOSIX
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2652.65 - 2652.65 MPa
- Additives Included
- Lubricant (Unspecified), Nucleating Agent
- Lubricant (Unspecified)
- Nucleating Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Fast Cycle Times
- General Purpose
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Good Processability
- Good Stiffness
- Good Strength
- Good Toughness
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Under The Hood
- Bearings
- Caps
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Engine Covers
- Fans
- Fasteners
- Fittings
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus | 385000 | psi | ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Strength | 14500 | psi | ASTMD 790 |
| Hardness, Rockwell (R Scale) | 120 | — | ASTM D 785 |
| Notched Izod Impact | 0.9 | ft.lbs./in. | ASTM D 256 |
| Tensile Strength | 12500 | psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 50 | % | ASTM D 638 |
Table 2 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Mold Shrinkage (Normal) | 1.4 | % | ASTM D 955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage (Parallel) | 1.2 | % | ASTM D 955 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.13 | — | ASTM D 792 |
| Water Absorption (at 24 hours) | 1.7 | % | ASTM D 570 |
Table 3 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi) | 155 | °F | ASTM D 648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 65 psi) | 365 | °F | ASTM D 648 |
| Melting Temperature | 430 | °F | ASTM D 789 |
