Nylon 6 Rod

Nylon 6 Rod provides high tensile strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability in a dense cylindrical form suitable for structural applications. Its toughness and machinability make it widely used in gears, bearings, and wear-resistant components. Industries including automotive, machinery, and electrical engineering employ nylon 6 rods for rollers, bushings, and precision-machined parts in corrosive or load-bearing environments. Research uses include tribological testing, drug sorption studies, and reinforcement with nanomaterials to improve mechanical and barrier properties. The rod format allows controlled shaping and integration into systems requiring structural reliability and lightweight alternatives to metals. Its resistance to solvents and its high load-bearing capability ensure performance across demanding engineering contexts, solidifying nylon 6 rod as a critical material for both advanced research and industrial manufacturing.

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

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