Store equipment Final products Sewing accessories Zippers, Sliders, Velcro-fasteners Threads, embroidery threads Woven and non-woven fabrics
Search for products
Search for groups
Search string:

Properties of plastic accessories

    PROPERTY      UNIT  NYLON ACETAL PP PBT
PA6 PA66 POM CO PBT
Tensile strenght at Break 23°C MPa 35 40 64 22 -
Tensile modulus MPa 1100 1600 2600 1400 2600
Tensile strain at break % 80 200 32 50 -
Flexural modulus MPa 1000 1300 2450 1050 2200
Charpy unnotched impact strength KJ/m2 NB NB - NB NB
Charpy notched impact strength KJ/m2 - - 5.5 7 <10
Melting point °C 222 263 166 162 225
Temperature range °C -40/+80 -40/+80 -40/+80 -15/+80 -40/+100
Density g/cm2 1.14 1.14 1.41 0.9 1.31
Water absorption 24hrs at 24°C % 1.3 1.2 0.65 0 0.2

NYLON 6 - 6/6

Nylon will absorb 2.5% of its own body weight to achive its equilibrium point. The difference between a "wet" and "dry" Nylon is subtantial for property testing specification that are made in a "wet" equilibrium condition.
  • High mechanical strength
  • Great rigidity
  • Great stability to heat
  • Excellent toughness even at subzero temperatures
  • Good fire behaviour
  • Good resistance to oils, grease and solvents
  • Dyes very easily

ACETAL

  • High rigidity
  • High mechanical strenght
  • Good elasticity
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Good resistance to oils, grease and solvents
  • Low water absorption

POLYPROPYLENE

  • Excellent chemical resistant including acids
  • Ideal combination of medium strength and creep strength
  • Low water absorption

POLYESTER

  • High rigidity and hardness
  • Low tendecy to creep
  • Short term heat distortion temperature
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Good insulation properties
  • Minimal water absorption
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Good impact strength at low temperatures
design: Lollo