ASHLENE NYLON PRODUCT GUIDE FOR INJECTION MOLDING
ASHLENEŽ NYLON PRODUCT GUIDE FOR EXTRUSION

ASHLENEŽ NYLON PRODUCT GUIDE FOR EXTRUSION

NYLON 6
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
829	Low Viscosity (35-38 R.V.)
830	Medium Viscosity (45-50 R.V.)
A830	Medium Viscosity (50 R.V.) for medium strength applications such as multifilament and monofilament.
A830W2	Same as A830 but semi dull for textile spinning applications
831	Medium Viscosity (45-50 R.V.) for wire jacketing, coatings, film and rods. More amorphous and better puncture resistance.
833	Medium Viscosity (52 R.V.) high monomer content giving it good flexibility and high strength. For monofilament extrusion.
834	Plasticized version of 831, with high monomer content for applications requiring good flexibility, high strength and good abrasion resistance, such as soft monofilament, flexible tubing and cable jacketing.
835	Medium Viscosity (70 R.V.) for coating and laminating applications, FDA approved
A835	Medium Viscosity (75 R.V.) for high strength multi and monofilament applications like sewing thread, fishing net, etc. Also available lubricated (A835L).
851	High Viscosity (200 R.V.) for tubing, rods, shapes, rigid pipe and blow molding. Has highest puncture resistance. FDA approved.
851B2	Modified with 2% carbon black.
851MS	Modified with Molybdenum disulfide.
852	Very High Viscosity (800 R.V.) for pipe and tubing. FDA approved. Highest environmental stress crack resistance.
847	High Impact, Notched Izod 18.0.

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Film grade FDA Approved Homopolymers
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
831	Medium Viscosity (45-50 R.V.) for coatings and film. More amorphous and has better puncture resistance.
839	High Viscosity (70 R.V.) Blown film, coatings and co-extrusion. Contains surface lubricant.
839N	High Viscosity, Nucleated for better processing for caste film.
850	High Viscosity (100 R.V.) blown film and co-extrusion contains surface lubricant. Has excellent melt stability and very high melt strength.
851	High Viscosity (200 R.V.) for blown film has highest puncture resistance.

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Copolymers
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
745	Medium Viscosity (75 R.V.) with excellent clarity, toughness and deep drawing characteristics. Low oxygen permeability and excellent chemical resistance.
746	High Viscosity (100 R.V.) with excellent clarity, toughness and deep drawing characteristics. Low oxygen permeability and excellent chemical resistanc
747	6/66, Medium Viscosity (75 R.V.) good clarity and toughness.
748	6/66, High Viscosity (120 R.V.) good clarity and toughness with higher melt strength.

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NYLON 6

Blow Molding
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
851	High Viscosity (200 R.V.) for blow molding small containers. FDA approved.

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Tubing and wire & cable jacketing Grades Homopolymers
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
834	Plasticized Medium Viscosity for flexible tubing and cable jacketing.
831	Medium Viscosity (45-50R.V.) for wire jacketing. More amorphous than most nylons and good puncture resistance.
851	High Viscosity (200 R.V.) for tubing. Has highest clarity and puncture resistance.
851B2	With 2% carbon black for UV stability.
852	Very high viscosity (800 R.V.) for tubing, FDA approved.

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Copolymers
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
626SB	Plasticized Medium Viscosity for flexible tubing and cable jacketing.
727B	Medium Viscosity (45-50R.V.) for wire jacketing. More amorphous than most nylons and good puncture resistance.
726SB	High Viscosity (200 R.V.) for tubing. Has highest clarity and puncture resistance.
737B	With 2% carbon black for UV stability.
The above grades are generally made in black. They are available in natural on special order.

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The following grades are U.L. rated 94V2 at 1.47 mm/.0579"(<1/16")
829	830L
829L	830LS
829LS	830LSN
829LSN	831
830	831L
For other UL listed mechanical and electrical properties, see the Yellow Card or call our technical department.

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NYLON 66
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
528	For Profile Extrusion (125 R.V.)
531	For Monofilament Extrusion (125 R.V.)
538	For Films, Profile, Rods, Shapes and Tubing (200 R.V.)
539	For Profile Rods, Shapes and Tubing (250 R.V.)
540	For Films, Profile, Rods, Shapes and Tubing (200 R.V.)
541	For Profile Rods, Shapes and Tubing (250 R.V.)
541-25G	25% Glass Reinforced for Profile Extrusion (250 R.V.)
547	High Viscosity and High Impact, Notched Izod of 18.0

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NYLON 612
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
981	Medium Viscosity for cable jacketing.
L981	Economy Grade, Medium Viscosity for cable jacketing.

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NYLON 11
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
L935	Economy grade, unplasticized for general purpose extrusion applications.
L940	Economy grade, highly plasticized and UV and heat stabilized for exceptional flexibility.

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NYLON 12
GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS
D925H	Unplasticized, medium viscosity with UV and heat stabilizer.
TD925	Unplasticized, high viscosity, for increased toughness.
D926	Slightly plasticized for some flexibility.
D927	Higher level of plasticizer for increased flexibility.
D930	Highly plasticized for extrusion.
D930H	Highly plasticized for extrusion, with UV and heat stabilizer.
TD930	Highly plasticized and with exceptional impact.
L925	Economy grade providing same properties like 925 but at reduced standards for color and lot to lot consistency, to provide increased economies in price.
L930	Economy grade, highly plasticized for flexible tubing.

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All of the above grades are available with the following modifications:
L - Lubricated
S - Heat Stabilized - organic and inorganic types are available
H - UV Stabilized - organic and inorganic types are available
G - Glass reinforced is available for rod and profile extrusion requiring exceptional stiffness.

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The enclosed property data are believed to be accurate. They are not intended as a representation of fact or warranty of any kind. Buyers must make their own representative tests and assume all risks of use whether used alone or in combination with other products. Ashley does not assume any obligation or liability whatsoever for use of the information or product except that it will replace product proved to be defective before shipment which shall be buyer's exclusive remedy. All warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use, are excluded and disclaimed. Ashley assumes no liability for use of products in infringement of any patent. The foregoing limitation of remedy and exclusion of liability is reflected in and is part of the consideration for the price at which the products are sold by Ashley.

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