Nylon 6 Disk

Nylon 6 Disk combines toughness, wear resistance, and chemical stability with the functional advantages of a precisely machined circular form. Its disk geometry makes it suitable for sealing surfaces, wear pads, and rotary bearing elements in demanding environments. Industries such as mechanical engineering, marine systems, and process equipment manufacturing employ Nylon 6 disks for their dimensional stability and resistance to fuels, oils, and solvents. Specific applications include rotary valve seats, impact-resistant wear plates, and low-friction sliding interfaces. In research, Nylon 6 disks are used to study contact mechanics, wear patterns, and sealing performance under variable pressures. The combination of robust polymer properties with a precision disk format ensures reliable performance in both industrial operations and scientific experimentation.

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Tolerances

Disc

Thickness		±20%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

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

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.2-0.3
Hardness - Rockwell	M82
Poisson's ratio	0.39
Tensile modulus( GPa )	2.6-3
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	30-250
Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles )	5
Tensile strength( MPa )	78

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	3.6
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.2
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	25
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	5x10¹⁰
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	5x10¹²

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	HB
Radiation resistance	Fair
Refractive index	1.53
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % )	25
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	8
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	2.7
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.13

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	200
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	80
Lower working temperature( C )	-40
Upper working temperature( C )	80-160
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1700
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.24-0.28@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	95