Nylon XL green
Engineering nylon 6 made by a casting process and incorporating liquid lubricants distributed homogeneously throughout its structure. This modification lowers the coefficient of friction, improves sliding properties and considerably increases wear resistance. The oil stays integrated in the material, so it does not migrate to the surface, drip or dry out, maintaining consistent performance over the life of the part. It is ideal for making bushings, rollers, pulleys, guides and moving components that run with little or no external lubrication. Thanks to its light weight, ease of machining and corrosion resistance, it can replace bronze, aluminum and other metals in industrial applications.
| Commercial | Technical designation | Cast designation | DIN / EN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon XL green | Oil-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 | Built-in liquid lubricant system |
| Lubricant distribution | Homogeneous throughout the material structure |
| Lubricant behavior | Does not migrate, drip or dry out |
| Pigmentation | Green or yellow |
CastSemi-finished with built-in lubricating oil and low internal stresses
Round bars1" – 17"25.4 mm – 432 mm
Plates1/4" – 4"6.35 mm – 101.6 mm- Self-lubricating bushings and sleeves
- Bearings
- Industrial rollers
- Pulleys and sheaves
- 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
- Conveyor components
- Moving parts without external lubrication
- Food industry components
- Replacement for bronze or aluminum parts
Note: The lubricating oil is built into the material and does not migrate to the surface. 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.
