PA6 G HR - Omniamid HR
Cast nylon 6 produced with the addition of graphite and a special lubricator
which gives to this product better properties than natural PA6G. Whilst
retaining the general features of OMNIAMID G it is more shock resistant
and self-lubricating. It is also easier to machine and U.V. ray resistance
is better than that of natural Omniamid.
Features
- wear resistance: better than natural PA6
- Tensile stress and compressive strength: same as Omniamid G, whilst
the shock resistance is higher, the fatigue resistance is more elevated
- self-lubricating: the friction coefficient is low
- ageing resistance: weatherproof and good resistance
at low temperature
- colour: black
WEAK POINT
It is hygroscopic even if to a lower extent than natural PA6G. Because
of the molecular structure, large-sized cast pieces have better quality
than those of small dimensions.
APPLICATION
- mechanical: thanks to its good mechanical features
and the possibility to obtain large-sized pieces, this material is mainly
used to produce large diameter gears, pulleys, wheels and anti-wear
guides. Due to the excellent abrasion resistance it is used in the building
of parts for construction machines, excavators and earthmovers to produce
gear wheels, guide bearings, bearings, sliding bearings etc. In the
shipbuilding industry its improved weather resistance makes it suitable
for rollers, haulage, sliding guides, bearings. In cable-car systems
its uses include pulleys, wheels and sliding blocks
- food contact: it cannot be used in contact with food.
- electrical: usage in the electrical field is to be
avoided as the electrical properties change with the change in moisture
content. It is sometimes used when its mechanical features are requested
- chemical: it is resistant to alkali, inorganic compounds
and solvents
WATER ABSORPTION OF CAST POLYAMIDES.
Yellow: absorption in air at 50% R.H.
Grey: absorption in water