Technical Specifications

Density	1.135 g/cm3 (ISO 1183-1)
Tensile Strength	73 MPa at yield (ISO 527)
Tensile Modulus	3.00 GPa (ISO 527)
Elongation at Break	25% (ISO 527)
Flexural Strength	107 MPa
Flexural Modulus	3.00 GPa
Compressive Strength	31 MPa at 1% strain, 85 MPa at 5% strain (ISO 604)
Hardness, Shore D	76
Hardness, Rockwell M	82 (ISO 2039-2)
Charpy Impact (Unnotched)	5.0 J/cm2 (ISO 179)
Charpy Impact (Notched)	0.4 J/cm2 (ISO 179)
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)	0.20 - 0.35
K Factor (Wear)	4.5 um/km
Limiting PV (Unlubricated)	0.15 MPa-m/s at 1 m/s, 0.23 MPa-m/s at 0.1 m/s
Melting Point	215 C (DSC, ISO 11357)
Max Service Temp (Air)	90 C continuous (20,000 h), 105 C (5,000 h)
Heat Deflection Temp	75 C at 1.8 MPa (ISO 75)
Thermal Conductivity	0.28 W/m-K
CTE (Linear)	90 um/m-C (23-100 C)
Moisture Absorption	2.0% at 50% RH equilibrium
Water Absorption (Saturation)	6.3%
Flammability	UL94 HB
Dielectric Strength	22 kV/mm
Volume Resistivity	>= 1.0e+14 ohm-cm (IEC 60093)

ERTALON® LFX (Green) Cast Nylon 6

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ERTALON® LFX is an internally lubricated cast Nylon 6 specifically developed for un-lubricated moving part applications. The built-in solid lubricant significantly reduces friction - up to 50% lower…

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Why choose ERTALON® LFX (Green) Cast Nylon 6?

ERTALON LFX is an internally lubricated cast Nylon 6 which is self lubricating.
Specifically developed for un-lubricated moving parts applications. It has a reduced co-efficient of friction (up to 50% less) and an improved wear resistance.

Technical Specifications

Density	1.135 g/cm3 (ISO 1183-1)
Tensile Strength	73 MPa at yield (ISO 527)
Tensile Modulus	3.00 GPa (ISO 527)
Elongation at Break	25% (ISO 527)
Flexural Strength	107 MPa
Flexural Modulus	3.00 GPa
Compressive Strength	31 MPa at 1% strain, 85 MPa at 5% strain (ISO 604)
Hardness, Shore D	76
Hardness, Rockwell M	82 (ISO 2039-2)
Charpy Impact (Unnotched)	5.0 J/cm2 (ISO 179)
Charpy Impact (Notched)	0.4 J/cm2 (ISO 179)
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)	0.20 - 0.35
K Factor (Wear)	4.5 um/km
Limiting PV (Unlubricated)	0.15 MPa-m/s at 1 m/s, 0.23 MPa-m/s at 0.1 m/s
Melting Point	215 C (DSC, ISO 11357)
Max Service Temp (Air)	90 C continuous (20,000 h), 105 C (5,000 h)
Heat Deflection Temp	75 C at 1.8 MPa (ISO 75)
Thermal Conductivity	0.28 W/m-K
CTE (Linear)	90 um/m-C (23-100 C)
Moisture Absorption	2.0% at 50% RH equilibrium
Water Absorption (Saturation)	6.3%
Flammability	UL94 HB
Dielectric Strength	22 kV/mm
Volume Resistivity	>= 1.0e+14 ohm-cm (IEC 60093)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ertalon LFX?

Ertalon LFX is an internally lubricated cast nylon 6 (PA6 + oil) developed by Mitsubishi Chemical Group (formerly Quadrant EPP). It is self-lubricating, specifically formulated for unlubricated, highly loaded and slowly moving parts. The evenly dispersed non-toxic lubricant is built in during the casting process and remains an integral part of the material.

What are the key advantages of Ertalon LFX over standard cast nylon?

Ertalon LFX offers up to 50% lower coefficient of friction than standard cast nylon, up to 10 times better wear resistance, higher pressure-velocity (PV) capabilities, and does not require external lubrication. It also provides high mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness and toughness.

What colour is Ertalon LFX?

Ertalon LFX is available in green, black and yellow. The green colour is the most common stock form for rod and plate shapes.

Is Ertalon LFX food safe?

No. Ertalon LFX is not FDA compliant, not European Food 1935/2004 compliant, not 3A-Dairy approved and not USP Class VI certified. For food contact applications, consider standard Ertalon or other food-grade nylon grades.

What is the maximum operating temperature?

Ertalon LFX can operate continuously at 90 C for up to 20,000 hours, or 105 C for shorter durations (5,000 hours). The heat deflection temperature under load (1.8 MPa) is 75 C.

What chemicals is Ertalon LFX resistant to?

Ertalon LFX has acceptable resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, inorganic salt solutions, and ketones/esters. It has limited resistance to weak acids, weak alkalies, alcohols, chlorinated solvents, hot water/steam and continuous sunlight. It is not suitable for use with strong acids (pH 1-3) or strong alkalies (pH 11-14).

Can Ertalon LFX be machined?

Yes, Ertalon LFX has excellent machinability. It can be turned, milled, drilled and sawed using standard metalworking tools. Its self-lubricating properties also help reduce tool wear during machining.

What applications is Ertalon LFX best suited for?

Ertalon LFX is ideal for bearings, bushings, wear pads, rollers, gears, slides and guide rails where external lubrication is impractical or undesirable. It is particularly suited to slow-moving, highly loaded applications such as crane wheels, conveyor components and material handling equipment.

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