CAST NYLON
CAST NYLON | NATIONAL ENGINEERING PLASTICS
Cast nylon's toughness, wear resistance, tensile strength and lubricity make it a good choice for many mechanical machine parts. Cast nylon is sometimes referred to as Nylacast®, Sustamid®, Tecast®, Ertalon®, Austlon®, Nylatron®, Zellamid®, Tecamid®.
Available in rod and sheet.
Brand: Dynex
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Easy processing
- Good abrasion resistance
- Good damping properties
- Very low levels of internal stress
- High degree of crystallinity
- Toughness at high levels of hardness
- Very good wear resistance
CAST NYLON IS USED FOR:
- Gears
- Slide plates
- Sieves
- Gaskets and seals
- Rack gears
- Star wheels
- Liners
- Pulleys
- Rollers
- Wheels
- Bearings
- Guides and spacers
- Pallets
- Cushion pads
- Damping plates
FAQs about Cast Nylon:
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Is Cast Nylon Waterproof? While Cast Nylon is not exactly waterproof, it’s important to note that using it in wet applications is not recommended. This is because moisture can cause Cast Nylon to expand by up to 5% when fully immersed.
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What are the differences between Cast Nylon and Extruded Nylon? When deciding between Cast Nylon and Extruded Nylon, consider the following key differences:
- Stress Levels: Cast Nylon inherently has less stress than Extruded Nylon.
- Dimensional Stability: Cast Nylon offers higher dimensional stability due to its lower moisture absorption.
- Structural Differences: Cast Nylon possesses a more crystalline structure, resulting in greater strength.
- Operating Temperature: Cast Nylon has an operating temperature that is 20 degrees higher than that of Extruded Nylon.
These factors should be kept in mind when choosing between Extruded and Cast Nylon for your specific application.
- Is Cast Nylon wear resistant?: Cast Nylon has excellent wear resistance, making it suitable for applications where durability is required.
- What about machinability?: Cast Nylon is easy to machine, which contributes to its versatility in various applications.
- Is Cast Nylon impact resistant?: Cast Nylon has high impact resistance, which makes it ideal for parts that need to withstand high impact or shock loads.
- What are the fatigue resistance capabilities Of Cast Nylon?: Cast Nylon has excellent fatigue resistance, meaning it can withstand repeated stress without significant degradation.
- Does Cast Nylon have food contact approval?: Certain grades of Cast Nylon are approved for contact with food, making it suitable for use in the food and beverage industry.
- Does Cast Nylon have electrical insulation properties?: Cast Nylon has good electrical insulating properties, making it useful in a variety of electrical applications.
- Are there differnet color options?: Cast Nylon is available in a variety of colors, which can be beneficial for applications where color coding is necessary.
- Is Cast Nylon cost-effective?: Cast Nylon is generally more cost-effective than many other high-performance plastics, making it a popular choice for many industrial applications.
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DISCLAIMER: Please note, it is always the responsibility of the client to verify that the materials meet their specific requirements.
