Nylon 6/6 replacement

[ed911]

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?

 

[patprimmer]

Polypropylene

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Pat
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[Pud]

main characteristic needed

And the others are....?

Stand by Pat...

H

http://www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk

 

[patprimmer]

Harry

I did answer the question as asked. ;-)

I probably put as much thought into framing the answer as the OP put into composing the question.

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Pat
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[Demon3]

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

http://www.matweb.com

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

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry