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Description
The only engineering plastic of natural origin (derived from castor oil), it is a polyamide which, unlike the other nylons, does not absorb humidity. It has all the good mechanical features of polyamides: tensile stress, compressive strength, wear resistance, etc. Moisture content does not influence its shock resistance. It has very good ageing and low temperature resistance.
Features
Tensile stress, compressive strength and shock resistance values stable in moist as well as dry environments
Wear resistance, very good even in dusty or demanding environments ageing and low temperature resistance
Self-lubricating
Low friction coefficient generally for sliding applications it does not require lubricators
Colour natural
Weak Points
Although Nylon 11 has all the excellent mechanical features of polyamides without their weakest point (hygroscopicity), it’s high price prevents wider usage.
Application
Although Nylon 11 has all the excellent mechanical features of polyamides without their weakest point (hygroscopicity), it’s high price prevents wider usage.
Food contact: it is physiologically inert and it is used in food processing machinery
Electrical: as it is not hygroscopic and its electrical properties are stable, it is widely used for electrical applications such as insulators
Chemical: it is resistant to solvents