HDPE vs. Nylon Machining
Comparison of HDPE and Nylon Property Values
HDPE |
0.1 |
4,000 |
200,000 |
7 |
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Material |
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Water Absorption Rating |
Tensile Strength |
Flexural Modulus |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
Dielectric Strength |
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 Properties
- Can withstand temperatures of 120 °C continuously
- Good tensile strength
- Machinability
- Low moisture absorption
- Machinability
- Low coefficient of friction
- Enhanced bearing and wear grades available
- FDA compliant grades available
- Glass-filled grades available
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