Nylatron™ GSM Blue PA6 is a Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) and oil-filled polyamide that is characterized by its superior frictional characteristics, low coefficient of friction, greater limiting PV and low “k” factor. Due to these characteristics, this grade excels in high pressure environments and at low speeds, making it ideal for slide pads, thrust washers and trunnion bearings. Nylatron™ GSM Blue PA6 components also excel as bearing and wear parts in a wide range of automated equipment applications. It is dark blue in color.
PROPERTIES
Broadest size range availability
Good mechanical and electrical properties
Ideal balance of strength and toughness
Outstanding wear resistance
Low Coefficient of Friction
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
90
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
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)
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
PA6
Brand Family
Colors
Blue
Density (g/cm3)
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
