Nylon AL red
Engineering nylon 6 made by a casting process and incorporating a system of solid and liquid lubricants that lowers its coefficient of friction to approximately 0.08. It offers excellent sliding properties, high wear resistance and a good balance between mechanical strength and impact resistance. It is specifically designed for making bushings, bearings and sliding components subject to heavy loads, higher speeds and demanding operating temperatures. Its built-in lubrication reduces maintenance and allows operation with little or no external lubrication, making it a lightweight, machinable alternative to bronze, aluminum and other metals.
| Commercial | Technical designation | Cast designation | DIN / EN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon AL red | Lubricated PA 6 | PA 6 C / PA 6 G lubricated | 15860 |
| Component | Identification |
|---|---|
| Base polymer | Polyamide 6 or polycaprolactam |
| Main raw material | ε-caprolactam |
| Repeating chemical unit | (C₆H₁₁NO)ₙ |
| Modification | Solid and liquid lubricant system |
| Coefficient of friction | Approximately 0.08 |
| Special option | Glass-fiber reinforcement available on request |
| Pigmentation | Red |
CastSelf-lubricating semi-finished stock with low internal stress
Plates1/4" – 4"6.35 mm – 101.6 mm
Round barsVarious diametersOn request
Square barsVarious sectionsOn request- Self-lubricating bushings and sleeves
- Bearings subject to high loads
- Industrial rollers
- Pulleys and sheaves
- Guides and sliding elements
- Wear plates
- High sliding-speed components
- Lifting equipment
- Cable pulleys
- Conveyor sprockets
- Spiral conveyors
- Worm screws
- Parts with limited lubrication
- Replacement for bronze or aluminum components
Note: The integrated lubricant system lowers the coefficient of friction to ≈ 0.08. PA 6 C and PA 6 G identify cast polyamide 6 (not to be confused with nylon 6/6 or PA 66). In engineering plastics, composition is identified by the base polymer, the process and its modifications, not by chemical percentages as with steels. The information and values in this data sheet are provided for reference only and may vary depending on manufacturing and application conditions. They do not constitute guaranteed specifications, so use and interpretation of this data is the user's responsibility.
