Poly-Texx® 6OF is an oil filled, cast polyamide (Cast Nylon® Type 6) that is abrasive resistant and self-lubricating. Its main attributes are impact strength, toughness and very low friction. Its natural color is green. Typical applications are bearing and wear applications in the form of sleeve bearings, flanged bearings, thrust washers and wear plates. Poly-Texx® 6OF reduces maintenance by eliminating the need for lubrication, while minimizing galling, and corrosion.
Available in many shapes and sizes; it is easily machined, sawed, milled and turned with conventional metal working equipment. Tolerances of +/-.005 are standard, while tolerances of +/-.002 are achieved with experience.
Poly-Texx® 6OF is a great choice for many demanding applications. See our Technical Assistance page on our website for additional materials and information.
| Specification | Test | Value | Units |
| Specific Gravity, 73°F | D792 | 1.14 | - |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield, 73°F | D638 | 8,900 | psi |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D638 | 480,000 | psi |
| Tensile Elongation (at break), 73°F | D638 | 40-60 | % |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | D790 | 17,000 | psi |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | D790 | 410,000 | psi |
| Shear Strength, 73°F | D732 | 10,500 | psi |
| Compressive Strength - Ultimate | 5,000 | psi | |
| Compressive Strength at 2% Deformation | 5,000 | psi | |
| Compressive Strength at 10% Deformation | D695 | 10,000 | psi |
| Deformation Under Load | % | ||
| Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D695 | 400,000 | |
| Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Modulus) | psi | ||
| Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Yield) | psi | ||
| Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Ultimate) | psi | ||
| Hardness, Durometer (Shore "D" scale) | D2240 | D85 | |
| Hardness, Rockwell (Scale as noted) | D785 | 118 | Rockwell R |
| Izod Impact, Notched @ 73°F | D256 Type "A" | 1.6 | ft.lbs/in. of notch |
| Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Static | .14 | ||
| Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Dynamic | PTM 55007 | .14 | |
| Maximum Static Bearing Load (P) | 500 | psi | |
| Maximum Unlubricated No Load Bearing Velocity (V) | 30 | ft/minute | |
| Maximum Limiting PV (Unlubricated) | 5,000 | psi x ft/min. | |
| Wear Factor "K" x 10-10 | 90 | Cubic in.-min/ft.lbs.hr | |
| Sand Wheel Wear/Abrasion Test | UHMW=100 | ||
| Minimum Mating Surface Hardness | Rockwell (Brinnell) | ||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | E-831 (TMA) | 5.0 | in/in/°F x 10-5 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion // to Laminates | 5.0 | in/in/°F x 10-5 | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion I to Laminates | 5.0 | in/in/°F x 10-5 | |
| Softening Point | °F | ||
| Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi | D648 | 140 | °F |
| Embrittlement Temperature | °F Min. | ||
| Continuous Service Temperature in Air | 210 | °F Max. | |
| Short Term Service Temperature | 240 | °F Max. | |
| Tg-Glass Transition (Amorphous) | °F | ||
| Melting Point (Crystaline) Peak | D3418 | 420 | °F |
| Thermal Conductivity | F433 | 1.7 | BTU-in/(hr/ft2°F) |
| Dielectric Strength Short Term | D149 | 380 | Volts/mil |
| Volume Resistivity | D257 | >1015 | ohm/cm |
| Surface Resistivity | ohm/cm | ||
| Dielectric Constant, 106 Hz | 3.7 | @ 73°F | |
| Dissipation Factor, 106 Hz | |||
| Flammability @ 3.1mm(1/8 in.) UL94 | UL 94 | V-2 | |
| Arc Resistance | seconds | ||
| Water Absorption, Immersion 24 Hours | D570 (2) | .5 | % |
| Water Absorption, Immersion Saturation | D570 (2) | 5.0 | % |
| Machinability Rating | 3 | 1=easy, 10=difficult | |
| Rod Diameter Availability (Off the Shelf) | 1.0 | 6.0 | inches |
| Sheet Thickness Availability (Off the Shelf) | .125 | 3.0 | inches |