PA6

This unmodified grade of cast nylon 6, produced by an anionic polymerisation casting process, demonstrates similar characteristics to PA66. Cast nylon shapes contain significantly lower stress levels, combined with high strength, good wear resistance result in greater dimensional accuracy when machining.

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Material Data

Density:

1.145 g/cm³

Tensile Strength:

80 MPa

Compressive Strength:

95 MPa

Impact Strength:

5.6 KJ/mm²

Friction Coefficient:

0.3

Max Cont. Temp:

100 ℃

Melting Point:

220 ℃

Water Absorption:

7 %

FDA Compatible:

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N.B. Material data may vary slightly depending on profile and size.

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Highly Machinable

PA6 Cast Nylon material is highly machinable, its dimensional stability and low internal stress means this material will not warp, expand or shrink during CNC machining. The self-lubricating qualities of the material additionally ensure that no lubrication is required unlike traditional materials such as steel.

Strong & Durable

Our PA6 cast Nylon offers grade many improved characteristics over traditional materials & extruded polymers, these include:

Good wear & abrasion resistance
Excellent mechanical, thermal & chemical resistant properties
Resistance to creep & heat ageing

Wide Range of Sizes Available

All of our PA6 cast nylons is manufactured in-house utilising our own facilities. As the base grade of all cast nylon PA6 is available thought our whole delivery program for sheets, rods, tubes and custom casting requirements.

Other Materials

PA6 Moly

PA6 with additional molybdenum disulphide.

PA6 Food Grade

Our PA6 Food Grade material is compliant in FDA applications such as food and pharmaceutical applications, whilst retaining all the material characteristics of our standard WFN product.Available in Plate, Rod & Tube profiles.

Nylacast Aquanyl

Our premium PA612 for unrivalled dimensional stability & moisture absorption. Available through our partnership with Nylacast.

POM-C (Acetal)

POM-C otherwise known as Acetal Copolymer features highly crystalline resins, making this material strong and rigid, with a low coefficient of friction in comparison to metals and other plastics. POM-C is also creep resistant and is recommended for applications where dimensional stability is important.