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Nylon 6/6 replacement

Nylon 6/6 replacement

Nylon 6/6 replacement

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We currently extrude Nylon 6/6 into shapes ranging from .04 to .08 in thick.  I am looking for a less costly substitute to the Nylon 6/6.  The main characteristic needed is capabiity to withstand 250 deg F without melting.  Any suggestions?

RE: Nylon 6/6 replacement

Quote:

main characteristic needed

And the others are....?

Stand by Pat...

H

www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

RE: Nylon 6/6 replacement

I suspect that you need the part to retain its shape and even hold a load at that temperature so the property in question is the heat distortion temperature,abbreviated HDT.

You can search materials by properties including HDT for free at www.matweb.com

Pat's right though, PP is a great choice for cost and performance.

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

www.phantomplastics.com
Consultant to the plastics industry

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