The majority of Nylon Productstend to be semi-crystalline and are generally very tough materials with good thermal and chemical resistance. The different types give a wide range of properties with specific gravity, melting point and moisture content tending to reduce as the nylon number increases. Nylons tend to absorb moisture from their surroundings. This absorption continues until equilibrium is reached and can have a negative effect on dimensional stability. In general, the impact resistance and flexibility of nylon tends to increase with moisture content, while the strength and stiffness below the glass transition temperature (< 50-80 oC) decrease. The extent of moisture content is dependent on temperature, crystallinity and part thickness. Preconditioning can be adopted to prevent negative effects of moisture absorption during service. Nylons tend to provide good resistance to most chemicals, however can be attacked by strong acids, alcohol's and alkalis. Nylons can be used in high temperature environments. Heat stabilised systems allow sustained performance at temperatures up to 185 ºC (for reinforced systems). Grades Available (Suggest TYPES rather than Grades.) There are many types of nylon available (e.g. Nylon 6 nylon 66, nylon 6/6-6, nylon 6/9, nylon 6/10, nylon 6/12, nylon 11, nylon 12). The material is available as a homopolymer, co-polymer or reinforced. Nylons may also be blended with other engineering plastics to improve certain aspects of performance. Nylon is available for processing via injection moulding, rotational moulding, casting or extrusion into film or fibre. Physical Properties: NB The lower figure is typical for unreinforced Nylon, and the higher figure typical for 30% glass filled.
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