Nylon
Nylon 101
Nylon 101 is an extruded form of polyamide, offering rigidity, strength, wear resistance, and heat resistance to 210°F. It is commonly used in both structural and general-purpose bearing and wear applications. This material is available in natural and black. The natural material is compliant with FDA, USDA, NST, and 3A-Dairy regulations.
Data provided by Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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Specific Gravity | 1.15 g/cc | 0.0415 lb/in2 | ASTM D792 | |
Water Absorption | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | Immersion, 24hr; ASTM D570(2) | |
Water Absorption at Saturation | 7 % | 7 % | Immersion; ASTM D570(2) | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
Hardness, Rockwell M | 85 | 85 | ASTM D785 | |
Hardness, Rockwell R | 115 | 115 | ASTM D785 | |
Hardness, Shore D | 80 | 80 | ASTM D2240 | |
Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 82.7 MPa | 12000 psi | ASTM D638 | |
Elongation at Break | 50 % | 50 % | ASTM D638 | |
Tensile Modulus | 2.93 GPa | 425 ksi | ASTM D638 | |
Flexural Modulus | 3.1 GPa | 450 ksi | ASTM D790 | |
Flexural Yield Strength | 103 MPa | 15000 psi | ASTM D790 | |
Compressive Strength | 86.2 MPa | 12500 psi | 10% Def.; ASTM D695 | |
Compressive Modulus | 2.9 GPa | 420 ksi | ASTM D695 | |
Shear Strength | 68.9 MPa | 10000 psi | ASTM D732 | |
Coefficient of Friction | 0.25 | 0.25 | Dry vs. Steel; QTM55007 | |
K (wear) Factor | 161 x 10-8 mm2/N-M | 80 x 10-10 in2-min/ft-lb-hr | QTM 55010 | |
Limiting Pressure Velocity | 0.0946 MPa-m/sec | 2700 psi-ft/min | 4:1 safety factor; QTM 55007 | |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.32 J/cm | 0.6 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 Type A | |
Electrical Properties | ||||
Surface Resistivity per Square | Min 1e+013 ohm | Min 1e+013 ohm | EOS/ESD S11.11 | |
Dielectric Constant | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1MHz; ASTM D150 | |
Dielectric Strength | 15.7 kV/mm | 400 V/mil | Short Term; ASTM D149 | |
Dissipation Factor | 0.02 | 0.02 | 1MHz; ASTM D150 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
CTE, linear 68°F | 99 �m/m-°C | 55 �in/in-°F | (-40°F to 300°F); ASTM E831 | |
Thermal Conductivity | 0.245 W/m-K | 1.7 BTU-in/hr-ft�-°F | ASTM F433 | |
Melting Point | 260 °C | 500 °F | Crystalline, Peak; ASTM D3418 | |
Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 98.9 °C | 210 °F | Long Term | |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 93.3 °C | 200 °F | ASTM D648 | |
Flammability, UL94 (Estimated Rating) | V-2 | V-2 | 1/8 inch | |
Qualitative Processing Properties | ||||
Compliance - FDA | Compliant | |||
Machinability | 1 | 1-10, 1=Easier to Machine | ||
Service in Alcohols | Limited | |||
Service in Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | Acceptable | |||
Service in Aromatic Hydrocarbons | Acceptable | |||
Service in Chlorinated Solvents | Limited | |||
Service in Ethers | Acceptable | |||
Service in Ketones | Acceptable | |||
Service in Strong Acids | Unacceptable | |||
Service in Strong Alkalies | Unacceptable | |||
Service in Sunlight | Limited | |||
Service in Weak Acids | Limited | |||
Service in Weak Alkalies | Limited |