Polyamide - Extruded Nylon PA 6

HPM – PET is a widely utilised engineering plastic with relatively high density that shares its popularity with materials such as POM-C and MC-Nylon. The grade offered is semi-crystalline in nature and displays remarkable mechanical properties making it highly suitable for precision mechanical parts. PET exhibits high tensile strength, excellent mechanical strength, high hardness, excellent sliding behaviour (low wear) and good dimensional stability.

Additionally, PET's low coefficient of friction makes it ideal for applications that require exceptional wear resistance, such as wear pads, bearings, bushings, wheels, and guide rollers.

Moreover, PET is well-suited for food processing applications that demand high chemical resistance and low moisture absorption.Due to its mechanical and thermal properties, PET is extremely well suited for applications where complex parts and the stringent dimensional accuracy and surface quality is needed.

Polycarbonate plastic, often referred to by the abbreviation PC, is produced in standard stock shapes for machining parts and is extruded in plate (or sheet), and Solid Rods.

PC plastic is a thermoplastic characterised by its amorphous structure, offering excellent electrical properties alongside remarkable impact strength and moderate chemical resistance. Its high transparency is attributed to its low crystallinity and amorphous nature. Extruded polycarbonates, classified as machine grade, typically exhibit slight opacity unless subjected to mechanical or chemical polishing processes.

Cast Polyamide 6 (Cast Nylon 6 or PA 6) is one of the most versatile thermoplastics. Cast Nylon is a polymer characterised by its high molecular weight and its highly crystalline nature. With its unparalleled toughness, wear resistance, tensile strength, and lubricity, Nylon perfectly caters to the rigorous demands of modern engineers.

This exceptional material serves as an ideal replacement for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, offering numerous benefits such as noise reduction, reduced lubrication requirements, and minimised downtime.

Nylon can be easily machined using standard general-purpose machinery, allowing for seamless integration into various applications.

Through the incorporation of additives such as oil, solid lubricants, thermal stabilisers, or specialised fillers, the inherent properties of cast nylon materials can be finely tuned to suit specific applications, thus offering a diverse array of materials tailored to various needs. Furthermore, cast polyamide 6 stands out as an excellent alternative to metal, boasting fatigue resistance, noise reduction, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. PA 6 is a low maintenance material when compared with other metals such as iron, aluminium, brass and bronze.

‘PA 612 Grade’ – Cast Polyamide Impact Modified

This grade has a vibrant yellow colour and is the recommended choice for high impact load applications, particularly in industries such as steel rolling mills where slipper and wobbler pads are utilised. This impact-modified grade of polyamide ensures exceptional impact resistance, providing superior performance in demanding environments. With a recommended working temperature of up to 110°C, this material excels in maintaining its properties under challenging conditions.

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