PA6 CAST NYLON
B.I.R.S. Machine & Supply distributor of Nylon PA6 sheet, plate, rod and tube.
PA6 is most commonly manufacured as a cast product in the sheet, plate, rod & tube industry. When deciding which product to use in various applications. PA66 manufactured as extruded product in the sheet, plate, rod, bushing stock and tube industry.
PA6 = Cast Nylon
PA66 = Extruded Nylon
PA66 compared to PA6
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absorbs slightly less moisture
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higher modulus
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better wear resistance
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better short term heat resistance
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limited sizes and shapes
(Sheet/Plate .010" to 2.000" and rod from .062" to 6.000" diameter)
PA6 compared to PA66
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better ductility (due to higher toughness)
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better long term heat resistance
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better impact resistance in low temperatures
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better surface quality
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better creep resistance
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better UV-resistance (depends on filler material)
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lower cost due to manufacturing process
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more ready available stock and product variations grades