TECAST® L natural
TECAST L is an oil-filled cast nylon type 6 used in applications that require excellent bearing and wear properties, and where external lubrication is difficult or impractical. TECAST L has excellent wear and abrasion resistance, which results in extended component life and lower maintenance cost.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PA 6 (Polyamide 6)
Color
natural
Alternative colors available:
green
Density
1.14 g/cm3
Fillers
oil
PA 6 (Polyamide 6)
Color
natural
Alternative colors available:
green
Density
1.14 g/cm3
Fillers
oil
Features
- excellent wear properties
- excellent strength and stiffness
- high mechanical load capacity
- very good slide and wear properties
Industries
construction industry
agricultural machinery
gear manufacturing
mining industry
conveyor technology
oil and gas industry
agricultural machinery
gear manufacturing
mining industry
conveyor technology
oil and gas industry
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Tensile strength | 9,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 350,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at break | 10,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at yield (tensile test) | 8 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | 25 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 12,500 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 350,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 1.2 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell hardness | 100 | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 785 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Melting temperature | 428 | °F | ASTM D 2133 | |
| Service temperature | 330 | °F | Intermittent | |
| Service temperature | 200 | °F | Long Term | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 4.0*10-5 | in/in/°F | ASTM D 696 | |
| Specific heat | 0.73 | BTU/lb-F° | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 2.57 | BTU-in/hr-ft2 -°F |
Show/Hide Electrical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| surface resistivity | 1.0*1014 | Ω/square | ASTM D 257 | |
| volume resistivity | 1.0*1014 | Ω*cm | ASTM D 257 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Moisture absorption | 0.75 | % | @ 24 hrs, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB | % |
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