Nylene® 6240 HS

Chemical Family: Polyamides

Nylene Mineral-reinforced,heat-stabilized nylon 6 injection molding grade Designed for maximum dimensional stability and high stiffness characteristics, while having a very good surface appearance Suitable for such applications as housings, enclosures, stanchions, and engine covers

Product families

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand: Nylene
Polymer Name: Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Fillers Included: Mineral
Flexural Modulus: 5525.0 - 5525.0 MPa
Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Markets: Electrical & Electronics
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Dimensional Stability
Good Surface Appearance
Heat Stabilized
High Stiffness
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Housings
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength	90	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation at Break	10	%	ASTM D 638
Flexural Modulus	5525	MPa	ASTM D790
Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	48	J/m	ASTM D256

Table 2 of 3

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Molding Shrinkage	0.009	in/in	—
Specific Gravity	1.48	—	ASTM D 792

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