PA 6 extruded is a tough material with high resistance to abrasion and impact. PA 6 is commonly used as a substitution material for bronze, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, as it has significant weight advantages. ZELLAMID^® 202 has a specific gravity of 1,15 g/cm³ and bronze has 8,8 g/cm³ making the comparative volume price very attractive. Using PA 6 also reduces lubrication requirements and is non-abrasive to mating surfaces. It features good mechanical properties. Nylons can absorb up to 8% water (by weight) under humidity or submerged in water. This increases the excellent shock and vibration resistance but can also lead to dimensional changes. Mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties are accordingly influenced by moisture absorption. ZELLAMID^® 202 is approved for contact with food (BfR, FDA). All these important characteristics add up to impressive cost/-performance ratios.

Quick facts:

Material for general purpose wear and structural parts which need a good balance of strength and toughness.

Used in:

pulp and paper industry, offshore and marine, textile, general machine building, food industry, material handling, electronics, construction, mining, aerospace and many more.

Applications:

sliding parts, wear components, ball bearing races, friction bearings, pulleys, bogies, rope pulleys, sheaves, rollers, wheels, gears, slipper blocks, vibration dampeners and absorbers, bowling pin setters, scrapers, spiral conveyors.