Nylatron™ 4.6/Ertalon™ 4.6 PA46 shapes are characterized by their superior heat aging resistance and ability to retain their outstanding stiffness and creep resistance over a wide range of temperatures. Due to these unique capabilities, Nylatron™ 4.6 /Ertalon™ 4.6 PA46 components excel in extreme environments where PA6, PA66, POM and PET materials typically fall short. Additional application examples include bushings, bearings, gears, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, valve seats, seals and conveyor wear components.
PROPERTIES
Superior heat aging resistance
Retains outstanding stiffness and creep resistance at high temperatures
Outperforms PA6, PA66, POM and PET in extreme environments
Ideal for wear components
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
160
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
130
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
105
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
3,400
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
31
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
60
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
102
Flexural Strength (MPa)
138
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
8.0
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Limited
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
25
Industry Specific Usage (FOOD)
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
EU
Not compliant
USDA
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
VMX materials
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (MEDICAL)
Property
Value
ISO 10993-5 and USP <87>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 Sensitization
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 (Intracutaneous Reactivity) and USP <88>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-11 and USP <88>
Not compliant
USP <88> (Implant)
Not compliant
ISO-10993-4
Not compliant
USP <661>
Not compliant
USP Class VI
Not compliant
AFO - Animal Free Origin
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (RECYCLED)
Property
Value
Statera™ portfolio
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (NUCLEAR)
Property
Value
Shielding Portfolio
Not compliant
PMUC certified
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (SEMICON)
Property
Value
ESd materials
Not compliant
Conductive materials
Not compliant
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PA4.6
Brand Family
Colors
Reddish-Brown Natural Black
Density (g/cm3)
1.19
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
