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Cast Nylons are a range of polyamides produced by a casting process involving the anionic polymerisation of caprolactum. This process allows the production of semi-finished plate, rod, tube and custom castings that are largely free of internal stresses. Natural Cast Nylon is the basic grade from which all other grades of Cast Nylons stem. Generally accepted as the primary engineering polymer, Natural Cast Nylon is suitable for virtually any plain bearing application not to mention a huge range of other applications for which this versatile grade finds a use. By varying the conditions of polymerisation the mechanical properties of Cast Nylon may be altered to suit specific applications and the addition of various additives, fillers, lubricants and colorants.
  • Natural Un-filled.
  • Blue Heat Stabilized.
  • Black MD Moly-filled.
Nylon PA6
Unit of Measure
Items Nylon PA6
6500-025048120
Nylon 6 Cast Sheet
Nylon PA6
6500-037548120
Nylon 6 Cast Sheet
Nylon PA6
6500-050048120
Nylon 6 Cast Sheet
Nylon PA6
6500-062548120
Nylon 6 Cast Sheet
Nylon PA6
6500-075048120
Nylon 6 Cast Sheet
Material N/A PA6
Color N/A Natural
Sheet Size N/A 24 x 48 in
Optional Sheet Size N/A 12 x 12 48 x 120 48 x 96
Thickness N/A 0.250 in N/A 0.375 in N/A 0.500 in N/A 0.625 in N/A 0.750 in
Weight N/A 1.48 lb/ft² N/A 2.22 lb/ft² N/A 2.97 lb/ft² N/A 3.71 lb/ft² N/A 4.45 lb/ft²
Specific Gravity (ASTM D792) N/A 1.15 - 1.17
Hardness - Rockwell (ASTM D785) N/A R115 - R125
Water Absorption - Saturation (ASTM D570) N/A 5.0 - 6.0 %
Tensile Strength (ASTM D638) N/A 10000 - 13500 psi
Tensile Modulus (ASTM D638) N/A 400000 - 550000 psi
Flexural Strength N/A 15500 - 17500 psi
Flexural Modulus N/A 420000 - 500000 psi
Impact Strength, Notched at 73°F (ASTM D256) N/A 0.70 - 0.90 ft·lb/in
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction at 40 psi, 50 fpm N/A 0.22
Wear Factor Against Steel - 40 psi, 50 fpm N/A 200 x 10-10 in³/hr
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion N/A 5 x 10-5 in/in/ºF
Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 psi N/A 400 - 430 ºF
Heat Deflection Temperature at 264 psi N/A 200 - 400 ºF
Maximum Operating Temp. - Short Term N/A 330 ºF
Maximum Operating Temp. - Long Term N/A 230 ºF
Dielectric Strength (ASTM D149) N/A 500 - 600 V/m
Flammability Rating (UL 94) N/A HB
Availability N/A stock