Polyamide - MoS2
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 6 M’ – Cast Polyamide MoS2
PA6 M Grade is grey-black in colour and is a filled grade of polyamide that incorporates finely divided particles of Molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) throughout the material. This unique addition acts as a solid lubricant, enhancing the material's load-bearing capacity, wear resistance, tensile properties, dimensional stability, heat resistance, and reducing surface friction compared to the natural grade. Additionally, this grade is UV stabilised and recommended for working temperatures of up to 130°C.
Properties & Specifications
- Very low internal stresses
- Good electrical insulator
- Low coefficient of friction
- High degree of crystallinity
- Toughness with high hardness
- Very good wear resistance
- Light weight
- Good abrasion resistance
- Good damping properties
- Easy processing
- Can be manufactured in a broad range of casting weights and dimensions
Applications:
Industrial, Construction & Mechanical Applications: pulleys & sheaves, liners & rollers, cushion pads, damping plates, dozer pads, wear plates, automation, machinery, sliding elements, spindle nuts, bearings, valve seats, bush bearings, gears & sprockets, hanger bearings and conveyor systems
Aerospace: aircrafts, rocket & satellite components
Cold Technology: chain supporter and wheel guides
Food & Beverage Industry: processing, storage and machinery components 
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