Nylon 6 Cast Blue Sheet
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
PAR Group Nylon 6 Cast Blue Sheet shares the same characteristics as cast natural and black Nylon 6. It is a popular option within the food industry due to its color and resistance to cleaning fluids. Our standard sheet availability is shown below and is manufactured in-house utilizing our own Nylon Casting facilities. We can also manufacture rods, tubes and bespoke shapes. Nylon 6 sheet - cast blue is available to buy online at PAR Direct by clicking the link above.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Sheets
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
- Other Industrial Applications
- Other Parts & Components
- Terminal Blocks Plugs & Sockets
Other characteristics
- Brand
- PAR Group Nylon 6
- Color
- Blue
- Density
- 1145.0 - 1145.0 kg/m³
- Features
Chemical Resistant, Creep Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Machinability, Good Sliding Properties, Good Stiffness, Heat Aging Resistant, High Hardness, High Impact Resistance, High Strength, Wear Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Availability
- Yes denotes available No denotes unavailable
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Electrically Insulating
- Good Abrasion Resistance
- Good Machinability
- Good Sliding Properties
- Good Stiffness
- Heat Aging Resistant
- Key Features
Temperature: -40°C up to +100°C.; High strength and stiffness.; Good impact and wear resistance.; Good sliding properties and resistance to abrasion.; Good resistance to chemicals and oils.; Popular option in the food industry due to the color.; Easily machined.
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Bearings
- Gears
- Industrial Connectors
- Pulleys
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Sample Type 1B, 50mm min^-1) | 81 (11603) | MPa / psi | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| E-modulus (Sample Type 1B, 50mm min^-1) | 4000 (580152) | MPa (psi) | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| Elongation at Break (Sample Type 1B, 50mm min^-1) | min. 20 | % | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| Compressive Strength (Sample Type B, 5mm min^-1) | 95 (13779) | MPa (psi) | ISO 604:2002 |
| Compressive Modulus (Sample Type A, 1mm min^-1) | 2700 (391603) | MPa (psi) | ISO 604:2002 |
| Flexural Strength (1.5mm min^-1) | 105 / 15229 | MPa (psi) | ISO 178:2001 |
| Flexural Modulus (1.5mm min^-1) | 3300 / 478626 | MPa (psi) | ISO 178:2001 |
| Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A (Notched)) | 5.60 (2.66) | KJ/m2 ( ft.lb/in2 ) | ISO 180:2000 |
| Hardness | 84 | Shore D | ISO 868:2003 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic, 31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 0.39 | — | — |
| Wear Rate (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 0.44 | mg/km | — |
| K-Factor (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 5.0x10^-6 (2.4x10^-9) | mm3/Nm ( in3.min./ft.lb.hr ) | — |
Table 2 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.145 (0.041) | g/cm3 (lb/inch3) | ISO1183:1987 |
| Water Absorption (24 hours,Immersion23°C) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62:1999 (modified) |
| Water Absorption (Saturation,Immersion23°C) | 7 | % | ISO 62:1999 |
Table 3 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature | 220 (428) | °C (°F) | — |
| Max. Intermittent Service Temp | 170 (338) | °C (°F) | — |
| Max. Continuous Service Temp (5000hrs) | 100 (212) | °C (°F) | — |
| Min. Intermittent Service Temp. | -100 (-148) | °C (°F) | — |
| Min. Continuous Service Temp. | -40 (-40) | °C (°F) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (TMA,23°C to 55°C) | 8x10^-5 (4.44x10^-5) | °C-1 (°F-1) | ISO 11359-2:1999 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Mean T = 20°C) | 0.26 (0.15) | W/m.°C (BTU in/ft.hr.°F) | ISO 8301:1991 |
Table 4 of 5
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant (1MHz) | 3.7 | — | IEC 60250:1969-01 |
| Dielectric Constant (Low Frequency,100Hz) | 4 | — | — |
| Dielectric Strength | 25 (635) | kV/mm (Kv/in) | IEC 60243-1:1998-01 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1x10^13 (3.93x10^14) | ohm.m (ohm.in) | IEC 60093:1980-01 |
| Surface Resistivity ROA | 1x10^12 | ohm | IEC 60093:1980-01 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | CTI | IEC 60112:2003-01 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability | HB | IEC 60695-11-10:2003-08 |
