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Material type
Plastic
Material name
Nylon 6
Process compatibility
CNC machining
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Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6) is widely used engineering thermoplastic characterized by its high toughness and strength. It provides parts with good damping characteristics as well as high shock resistance in both dry state and low temperatures. PA6 is distinguished by its particularly high impact resistance and machinability.
Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
64.7 - 79.1 MPa
Yield strength
51.2 - 63.8 MPa
Young's modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
(modulus of elasticity)
1.58 - 1.97 GPa
Elongation at break
200-300 %
Hardness
16.4-18.1 HV
Physical properties
UV resistance
Fair
Thermal properties
Maximum service temperature
90 - 130 °C
Thermal expansion coefficent
88.2 - 91.8 10^-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity
0.294 - 0.306 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical properties
ESD Safety
No
Common applications
Transportation
Electronics & Electrical components