Polyamide [PA]

Polyamides, or “nylons,” come in various types, with PA 6, PA 66, PA 11, and PA 12 being the most significant. Their physical properties differ mainly due to variations in molecular composition and chain structure.

Grades

● Ertalon™ 6 SA
● Ertalon™ 66 SA / Nylatron™ 101
● Ertalon™ 4.6 / Nylatron™ 4.6
● Ertalon™ 66-GF30 / Nylatron™ GF30
● Nylatron™ GS

  • High mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness and toughness
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • High mechanical damping capacity
  • Good sliding properties
  • Excellent wear resistance.
  • Good electrical insulating properties
  • Good resistance to high energy radiation [gamma and X-rays]
  • Good machinability
  • Nylon materials can absorb water equivalent to up to approximately 9% of their weight when exposed to moisture or water. This may cause dimensional changes and a reduction in some mechanical properties. Moisture expansion should therefore be considered in part design and tolerance allocation.
  • Wear pads
  • Gear wheels
  • Sprockets
  • Seal rings
  • Scrapers
  • Cams
  • Buffer blocks
  • Hammer heads
  • Insulators
  • Typical applications include sleeve and slide bearings
  • Support and guide wheels
  • Conveyor and tension roller
  • Sleeves for wheels and rollers
  • Pulleys and pulley linings
  • Cutting and chopping boards
  • Feed screws
  • Star wheels