Industrial Plastics Distributor Emco is not only a distributor and wholesales of Nylon sheets, tubes and rods, but also a full fabrication facility.

1. Nylon -Type 6,6 is the most popular and common form of the commercial grades, here are just a few examples:
Unfilled, Extruded Type 6/6:
This general purpose material is easily molded and has the ability to be extruded. It reaches a much higher melting point, has low fluid absorption, is tough and highly resistant to wear. Because of these few key features, this industrial plastic makes a great alternative to metal application replacement. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Density lb/in3 D792 0.042 Water Absorption, 24 hrs % D570 0.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Tensile Strength psi D638 11500 Tensile Modulus psi D638 425000 Tensile Elongation @Break % D638 50 Flexural Strength psi D790 15000 Flexural Modulus psi 400000 450000 Compressive Strength psi D695 12500 Compressive Modulus psi D695 420000 Hardness, Rockwell R D785 115 IZOD Impact Strength Notched ft-lb/in D256 0.6 THERMAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in./in./°F D256 5.5 x 10-5 Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi °F 200 Melting Temperature °F D3418 500 Max Operating Temp °F 210 Thermal Conductivity BTU-in/ft2-hr-°F C177 1.7 Flammability Rating UL94 V-2 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 400, 1/8″ th Dielectric Constant D150 3.6 Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz D150 0.02 Volume Resistivity, 50% RH ohm-cm D257 >1013

2. Fiber Filled, Extruded Type 6/6: This is also a great selection for replacement applications, such as metals. This has an outstanding versatile level of strength, is resistant to high temperatures and is easy to process. Fiber filled Nylon is often referred to as the brand name Kevl PHYSICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Density lb/in3 D792 0.042 Water Absorption, 24 hrs % D570 0.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Tensile Strength psi D638 12500 Tensile Modulus psi D638 480000 Tensile Elongation @Break % D638 25 Flexural Strength psi D790 17000 Flexural Modulus psi 400000 460000 Compressive Strength psi D695 16000 Compressive Modulus psi D695 420000 Hardness, Rockwell R D785 115 IZOD Impact Strength Notched ft-lb/in D256 0.5 THERMAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in./in./°F D256 4 x 10-5 Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi °F 200 Melting Temperature °F D3418 500 Max Operating Temp °F 220 Thermal Conductivity BTU-in/ft2-hr-°F C177 1.7 Flammability Rating UL94 V-2 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 350, 1/8″ th. Volume Resistivity, 50% RH ohm-cm D257 >1013

3. Solid- Lubricant Filled, Type 6/6 Adding lubricant improves the already amazing resistance to wear and friction that Nylon possesses. Solids additives of lubricants offer a bearing performance far superior to the others and demonstrates long lasting wear and durability when exposed to friction. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Density lb/in3 D792 1.16 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Tensile Strength psi D638 10500 Tensile Modulus psi D638 408000 Tensile Elongation @Break % D638 10 Flexural Strength psi D790 14500 Flexural Modulus psi 400000 400000 Compressive Strength psi D695 12000 Compressive Modulus psi D695 400000 Hardness, Rockwell R D785 115 IZOD Impact Strength Notched ft-lb/in D256 0.4 THERMAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in./in./°F D256 5.5 x 10-4 Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi °F 200 Melting Temperature °F D3418 500 Max Operating Temp °F 230 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 360 Volume Resistivity, 50% RH ohm-cm D257 2.5 x 105

4. Unfilled, Cast, Type 6 The mechanical properties of this grade are very similar to that of extruded 6/6, however this one has a few more advantages to bring to the table. Typically when utilized for large cross sections and productions, this is far less expensive. When the material is casted, versus extruded, it causes less stress and thus creates a more dimensionally stable nylon. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Density lb/in3 D792 0.042 Water Absorption, 24 hrs % D570 0.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Tensile Strength psi D638 12000 Tensile Modulus psi D638 400000 Tensile Elongation @Break % D638 20 Flexural Strength psi D790 16000 Flexural Modulus psi 400000 500000 Compressive Strength psi D695 15000 Compressive Modulus psi D695 400000 Hardness, Rockwell R D785 115 IZOD Impact Strength Notched ft-lb/in D256 0.4 THERMAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) D256 3.5 Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi °F 200 Melting Temperature °F D3418 420 Max Operating Temp °F 200 Flammability Rating UL94 HB ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 500 Dielectric Constant D150 3.7 Volume Resistivity, 50% RH ohm-cm D257 >1013