Nylon 11 Rod

Nylon 11 Rod offers high impact resistance, excellent fatigue endurance, and low moisture absorption, making it ideal for precision-machined components and load-bearing applications. In rod form, it maintains dimensional stability under mechanical stress and environmental changes, supporting its use in aerospace fixtures, automotive bushings, and industrial rollers. Industries rely on its chemical resistance to fuels, oils, and solvents, ensuring performance in demanding environments. Specific uses include precision spacers, wear-resistant shafts, and guide rails for conveyor systems. In research, Nylon 11 rods are utilized for prototyping mechanical parts, evaluating polymer wear mechanisms, and testing dimensional stability under thermal cycling. The solid rod geometry, combined with Nylon 11’s inherent resilience, delivers robust performance for both high-stress industrial applications and experimental engineering setups.

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Poor
Acids - dilute	Fair-Poor
Alcohols	Fair
Alkalis	Good-Fair
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Good-Poor
Halogens	Poor
Ketones	Good-Fair

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.2-0.3
Hardness - Rockwell	M60
Elongation at break( % )	320
Tensile modulus( GPa )	1.5
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	96
Tensile strength( MPa )	44

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	3
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.05
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	20
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹⁴
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁴

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V2
Radiation resistance	Fair
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Fair?
Limiting oxygen index( % )	22
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	2.5
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.8
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.04

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	150
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	55
Lower working temperature( C )	-50
Upper working temperature( C )	70-130
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.3@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	125