Nylon 6 (PA6)

Nylon 6 (PA6) is a versatile engineering thermoplastic with excellent toughness, wear resistance, and vibration dampening. It absorbs more moisture than other engineering plastics, which should be considered in dimensionally critical applications.

Machinability

70/100

Tolerance

±0.05 mm

Category

Engineering Plastics

Material Properties

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	79 MPa (11.5 ksi)
Yield Strength	70 MPa (10.2 ksi)
Hardness	Rockwell R119
Density	1.14 g/cm³
Machinability Rating	70/100
Thermal Conductivity	0.25 W/m·K
Melting Point	220 °C
Tolerance	±0.05 mm

Common Grades

Nylon 6PA6Cast Nylon 6Nylon 6 MoS2

Advantages

Excellent toughness and impact resistance
Good wear resistance
Self-lubricating
Cost-effective

Limitations

High moisture absorption (affects dimensions)
Lower stiffness than Delrin
Dimensional instability in humid environments

Common Applications

Bushings

Rollers

Wear pads

Gears

Spacers

Cable ties

Industries Served

Industrial MachineryAutomotiveConsumer ProductsFood Processing

Available Surface Finishes

As-MachinedPolishedDyed

Material Comparisons

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Related Materials

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

Machinability: 60/100

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Delrin (POM / Acetal)

Machinability: 85/100

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Nylon 66 (PA66)

Machinability: 68/100

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PTFE (Teflon)

Machinability: 65/100

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