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EMS-Grivory Grilon® XS 1423 Natural Nylon 6, Dry As Molded


Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 6; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Material Notes:
Grilon XS1423 Natural is a heat stabilized, high viscosity, impact modified and plasticized PA6 extrusion grade.

Grilon XS1423 Natural is used typically for co-extruded fuel lines, coolant pipes in deep freezer units, vulcanization mandrels, and vacuum lines.

Information provided by EMS-Grivory

Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density1.08 g/cc0.039 lb/in³ ASTM D792
Melt Flow18.4 g/10 min18.4 g/10 min 275°C / 5kg; ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength at Break54.3 MPa7880 psi 50 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break41 %41 % 50 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus0.348 GPa50.5 ksi 2 mm/min; ASTM D790

Processing Properties
Processing Temperature230 - 260 °C446 - 500 °F Metering zone
Processing Temperature230 - 260 °C446 - 500 °F Compression zone
Feed Temperature190 - 250 °C374 - 482 °F 
Nozzle Temperature230 - 260 °C446 - 500 °F 
Melt Temperature230 - 260 °C446 - 500 °F Basic Machine Settings
Head Temperature230 - 260 °C446 - 500 °F 
Drying TemperatureMax 100 °CMax 212 °F Vacuum Oven
Drying TemperatureMax 80 °CMax 176 °F Desiccant Dryer (dew point at -30°C)
Dry Time4 - 12 hour4 - 12 hour Desiccant Dryer (dew point at -30°C)
Dry Time4 - 12 hour4 - 12 hour Vacuum Oven

 


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