Nylatron NSM plastic
| Shortening | PA |
|---|---|
| Color | White, opaque |
| Coloring options | Extensive |
| Common uses | Structural applications, bearings, gears, screws, propellers, tool shafts, rolls, rifle butts, blocks, hoists and cable insulation. |
| Type | Polyamide |
- Benefits
- Limitations
- Properties
- High-temperature resistance than other PA materials.
- Excellent mechanical properties.
- Polyamide 6 can be monomer cast. The method is suitable for large voltage-free details in short series.
- Unfilled PAs are food approved.
- It is hygroscopic, although less than PA 6.
- Like all polyamides, it absorbs or emits moisture.
- The moisture acts as a plasticizer and lowers the tensile strength, creep resistance, and rigidity while increasing the impact strength and component dimensions.
- The electrical properties are strongly influenced by the moisture content.
- The length extension varies with temperature and moisture content.
- The polyamides are attacked by strong mineral acids and acetic acid; they are dissolved by phenols. Some types are attacked by formic acid.
Specific properties
Nylatron® NSM plastic is a molded PA 6 grade with a solid lubricant (PE vax) that makes this material self-lubricating, gives it excellent sliding properties, wear resistance, and a high PV value durability (up to 5 times higher than standard molded PA 6). The casting material provides manufacturing possibilities for large pieces in various shapes.
