(Polyamide)
Nylons are semi-crystalline polymers with a good range of properties. Nylons are widely used because they have a good cost to performance ratio. Lower numbered nylons, 6 ,6-6, 4-6, absorb moisture and change their properties as a result.
Nylons have been compounded with reinforcements, fillers and additives to produce a very wide variety of properties. Nylon 6 has the lowest modulus of all nylon grades.
| Max Temp. | Chemical Resistance | Tensile Strength | Flexural Modulus | Impact Strength |
| 200°-350° F(93°-177° C) | Good to Excellent | 6,000-24,000 psi | 390,000-1,100,000 psi | 2-8 ft-lb/in notched izod |
Pros
Temperature capability 600°-700° for short term
Excellent chemical resistance
High resistance to abrasion
Tough and withstands repeated impact
Cons
Absorbs moisture (can affect the electrical and mechanical properties)
Requires UV stability
Attacked by strong acids/bases
High notch sensitivity
PA 6-Durethan B30S
PA6 Amilan CM1017
PA6-20%GF Amilan CM1001G-20
PA6-30%GF Zytel 73G30L NC010
PA6-33%GF,BASF 8233G,Natural
PA6-Zytel 15%GF 73G15L,NC010
