TECAST® T blue

pa 6 c

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This blue colored cast nylon type 6 exhibits properties similar to TECAST T Natural, and offers a good balance of strength and toughness. The polyamide type 6 material has good wear and abrasion resistance and offers a good mix of mechanical properties.

Facts

Chemical designation
PA 6 (Polyamide 6)
Color
blue
Alternative colors available
black natural
Density
1.15 g/cm3

Main Features

  • good wear properties
  • good mechanical properties
  • high fatigue strength
  • good damping
  • high mechanical load capacity
  • resistant to many oils, greases and fuels

Target industries

construction industry
gear manufacturing
oil and gas industry
conveyor technology
agricultural machinery
heavy duty industry
mining industry

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Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Tensile strength 10,500 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 450,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 50 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 12,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)    		 350,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Impact strength (Izod) 1.35 ftlbsin @ 73 °F ASTM D 256
    Rockwell hardness 118 - @ 73 °F ASTM D 785
    Wear (K) factor 200*10-10 in3minftlbshr Against Steel, 40 psi, 50 fpm ASTM D 3702
    Coefficient of friction 0.26 - Dynamic, 40 psi, 50 fpm ASTM D 3702
    Compression strength 3,400 psi @ 1% strain ASTM D 695
    Compression strength 12,000 psi @ 10% strain ASTM D 695
    Compression modulus 300,000 psi ASTM D 695
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Deflection temperature 370 F @ 66 psi ASTM D 648
    Deflection temperature 200 F @264 psi ASTM D 648
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 4.0*10-5 ininF ASTM D 696
    Service temperature 300 F Intermittent -
    Service temperature 200 F Long Term -
    Specific heat 0.40 butlbf -
    Thermal conductivity 1.67 BTU-in/hr-ft^2 - deg -
    Melting temperature 428 F ASTM D 2133
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    surface resistivity 1014 Ω/square ASTM D 257
    Dielectric strength 500 V/mil ASTM D 149
    Dielectric constant 3.7 - @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH ASTM D 150
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Flammability (UL94) HB - -
    Moisture absorption 1.2 % @ 24 hrs, 73 °F ASTM D 570

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