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Oilon water absorbtion

Oilon water absorbtion

Oilon water absorbtion

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I'm thinking of using Oilon plastic as a bearing material in a subsea application but can't find any consistent information on its' water absorbtion rate. Data sheets I've found on line have values ranging from 0% to 6.2%, does anyone have reliable information as to what the rate actually is?
Thanks for any help.
Pete

RE: Oilon water absorbtion

Oilon is a cast nylon 6 - it will absorb water.

You would be better using a lubricated acetal - either with silicon based oil or PTFE.

H

www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

It's ok to soar like an eagle, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

RE: Oilon water absorbtion

(OP)
Thanks Pud, I'll have a look for some of that.

Pete

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