Nylon 6 Tube

Nylon 6 Tube offers high tensile strength, good wear resistance, and impact toughness, making it an excellent choice for structural hollow components. In tube form, it combines rigidity with a lightweight profile, enabling efficient transport of fluids, protective sleeving for wiring, and low-friction guide rails. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing employ Nylon 6 tubes for hydraulic line sheaths, pneumatic system conduits, and cable protection in harsh environments. Specific uses include protective enclosures for high-voltage wiring, fluid transfer lines in chemical processing equipment, and bearing sleeves in rotating machinery. In research, Nylon 6 tubes are used in flow dynamics experiments, insulation performance testing, and the development of lightweight structural elements. The synergy of Nylon 6’s mechanical durability and tube geometry’s versatility ensures dependable performance in advanced engineering and experimental applications.

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Tolerances

Tube

Outside Diameter	=<2mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	=<5mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	>5mm	±10%
Wall 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