Nylon SL black
Engineering nylon 6 made by a casting process and modified with molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂). This lubricating filler improves crystallization, increases surface hardness and lowers the coefficient of friction, providing better anti-friction properties and greater thermal stability than natural nylon. It offers high mechanical, impact and abrasion resistance, plus excellent machinability. It is ideal for making bushings, bearings, rollers, pulleys, gears and sliding components subject to heavy loads, continuous wear or limited lubrication. Thanks to its light weight and mechanical performance, it can replace bronze, aluminum and other metals in numerous industrial applications.
| Commercial | Technical designation | Cast designation | DIN / EN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon SL black | PA 6 + MoS₂ | PA 6 C-MoS₂ / PA 6 G-MoS₂ | 15860 |
| Component | Identification |
|---|---|
| Base polymer | Polyamide 6 or polycaprolactam |
| Main raw material | ε-caprolactam |
| Repeating chemical unit | (C₆H₁₁NO)ₙ |
| Modification | Molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) |
| Additive function | Improve lubricity, surface hardness and anti-friction properties |
| Pigmentation | Black |
CastSemi-finished, MoS₂-modified, with low internal stresses
Round bars3/8" – 17"9.5 mm – 432 mm
Plates1/4" – 6"6.35 mm – 152 mm
Squares1" – 6"25.4 mm – 152 mm
Hollow bars2½" × 1½" – 12" × 6"63.5 × 38 mm – 305 × 152 mm- Bushings and sleeves
- Load bearings
- Industrial rollers
- Pulleys and sheaves
- Gears
- Guides and sliding parts
- Wear plates
- Wheels and bogie components
- Components for lifting equipment
- Cable drums and winches
- Star wheels for filling lines
- Worm screws
- Parts with limited lubrication
- Replacement for bronze or aluminum components
Note: PA 6 C-MoS₂ and PA 6 G-MoS₂ identify cast polyamide 6 modified with molybdenum disulfide (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.
