Nylatron™ MC 901 PA6 shapes are ideal for a variety of bearing and structural applications. Distinguishable by its blue color, this grade is characterized by outstanding mechanical strength, rigidity, hardness and toughness. The material also exhibits great sliding properties, excellent electrical insulation properties and outstanding wear resistance. Due to these characteristics and properties, Nylatron™ MC 901 PA6 is often favored as a solution for gear wheels, racks, pinions and custom parts.
PROPERTIES
Outstanding mechanical strength, rigidity, hardness and toughness
Excellent sliding properties and wear resistance
Excellent electrical insulation
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
80
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
90
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
84
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
3,300
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
32
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
61
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
90
Flexural Strength (MPa)
131
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
3.0
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Limited
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Not acceptable
Alkalies, Weak
Limited
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Limited
Alcohols
Limited
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
25
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PA6
Brand Family
Colors
Blue
Density (g/cm3)
1.15
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
