Nylon vs. Ryton Machining
Comparison of Nylon and Ryton 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 |
| -- | -- |
| Material |
|---|
| Water Absorption Rating |
| Tensile Strength |
| Flexural Modulus |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| Dielectric Strength |
| Ryton |
|---|
| 0.02 |
| 5,000 |
| 1,000,000 |
| 2.5 |
| 385 |
Material Properties
- Machinability
- Low coefficient of friction
- Enhanced bearing and wear grades available
- FDA compliant grades available
- Glass-filled grades available
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Almost no moisture absorption
- Machines to tight tolerances
- Inert to steam, strong bases, fuels and acids
- Very low coefficient of linear thermal expansion
- Inherently flame retardant
- Dimensional stability
- High mechanical strength
- High strength-to-weight ratio
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