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Rulon Bearings

Envalior Akulon® F126-C Nylon 6 (European Grade) (Dry)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, Unreinforced

Material Notes: The Akulon® product portfolio is engineered for optimum performance to suit different processing techniques and end use markets. Akulon Nylon 6 is used for extrusion applications including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and monofilament. Akulon XP is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 grade for film extrusion processes. Medium viscosity, unreinforced or reinforced Akulon grades are used for various injection molding and blow molding applications. Akulon® Ultraflow® is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 family for molding processes.

Key applications for Akulon:

  • Automotive: Intake manifold, Engine, Powertrain, Airbag containers, Exterior trim, Interior trim, Electrical components and connectors
  • Consumer durables: Power tools, Lawn and garden tools, Small appliances, Sports and leisure equipment, Furniture, Industrial Goods, Transportation
  • E&E: Low voltage switch gear/power distribution, Lighting, Power connectors
  • Film: Specialty and barrier films

Information provided by DSM.

Former DSM Engineering Plastics product line is now with Envalior.

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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 1.13 g/cc0.0408 lb/in³ISO 1183
Water Absorption 9.5 %9.5 %Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium 2.5 %2.5 %Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62
Viscosity Number 165 cm³/g1.65 dl/g
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow 90.0 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 20.0 °C
50.0 µin/in-°F
@Temperature 68.0 °F
ISO 11359-1/-2
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow 100 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 20.0 °C
55.6 µin/in-°F
@Temperature 68.0 °F
ISO 11359-1/-2
Melting Point 220 °C428 °F10°C/min; ISO 11357-1/-3
 
Descriptive Properties
CoatingYes
Film ExtrusionYes
LubricantsYes
RSV Formic Acid2.6 g/100mlISO 307
Without FillersYes

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