Oil-filled Nylon 6 Rod

Oil-Filled Nylon 6 Rod combines the toughness and chemical resistance of polycaprolactam with embedded lubricants that reduce friction and wear. This self-lubricating property makes it especially valuable in bearings, bushings, and sliding components where continuous lubrication is impractical. Industries such as automotive, heavy machinery, and conveyor systems employ oil-filled nylon 6 rods in gears, rollers, and wear pads to reduce maintenance needs and extend component lifetimes. Research applications explore its tribological performance, stability under oil-water environments, and modifications for enhanced durability. The rod geometry ensures uniform load distribution and machinability for precision parts. By reducing energy losses from friction, oil-filled nylon 6 rods enhance system efficiency while providing reliable long-term performance, reinforcing their importance in both industrial engineering and material science innovation.

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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