Nylon vs. Plexiglas Machining

Comparison of Nylon and Plexiglas Property Values

Extruded Nylon Cast Nylon
1.2 0.6 - .12
12,400 10,000 - 13,500
410,000 420,000 - 500,000
4.5 5
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Material
Water Absorption Rating
Tensile Strength
Flexural Modulus
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
Dielectric Strength
Plexiglas
0.2
10,000
480,000
4
400

Material Properties

  • Machinability
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Enhanced bearing and wear grades available
  • FDA compliant grades available
  • Glass-filled grades available
  • High transparency
  • Light transmission (>92%)
  • Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
  • Extremely high surface hardness
  • Good resistance to chemicals

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