RTP Company Wear Resistant Thermoplastics Compounds

These compounds are common formulations which provide comparative information on the wear properties of this resin and various combinations of additives.

Instead of off-the-shelf solutions, RTP Company routinely develops specialty compounds with a precise combination of properties such as conductivity, flame retardance, structural reinforcement, color, and wear resistance to meet your exact application requirements.

RTP 200D TFE 10
versus 1018 C Steel

PV Load Speed Wear Factor
X 10E-10 µ dynamic

2000 8 50 341 0.42

5000 10 100 284 0.89

10000 40 50 259 0.77

versus RTP 200D TFE 10

500 2 50 546 0.38

1000 4 50 265 0.63

RTP 200D TFE 20
versus 1018 C Steel

PV Load Speed Wear Factor
X 10E-10 µ dynamic

2000 8 50 155 0.27

5000 10 100 109 0.30

10000 40 50 34 0.23

versus RTP 200D TFE 20

500 2 50 77 0.30

2000 8 50 125 0.22

RTP 200D TFE 18 SI 2
versus 1018 C Steel

PV Load Speed Wear Factor
X 10E-10 µ dynamic

2000 8 50 93 0.18

5000 10 100 39 0.20

10000 40 50 7 0.08

versus RTP 200D TFE 18 SI 2

500 2 50 233 0.15

2000 8 50 4 0.26

RTP 202D TFE 15
versus 1018 C Steel

PV Load Speed Wear Factor
X 10E-10 µ dynamic

2000 8 50 121 0.28

5000 10 100 70 0.37

10000 40 50 109 0.24

10000 10 200 86 0.25

versus RTP 202D TFE 15

500 2 50 43 0.14

2000 8 50 52 0.11

RTP 282D TFE 15
versus 1018 C Steel

PV Load Speed Wear Factor
X 10E-10 µ dynamic

2000 8 50 71 0.41

5000 10 100 2 0.35

10000 40 50 54 0.56

10000 10 200 134 0.45

versus RTP 282D TFE 15

500 2 50 216 0.13

2000 8 50 5 0.12

5000 10 100 1810 0.12

RTP 285D TFE 15
versus 1018 C Steel

PV Load Speed Wear Factor
X 10E-10 µ dynamic

2000 8 50 23 0.30

5000 10 100 45 0.31

10000 40 50 78 0.54

10000 10 200 3 0.42

versus RTP 285D TFE 15

500 2 50 32 0.26

2000 8 50 47 0.19

5000 10 100 87 0.28

Data obtained using ASTM 3702.
PV units: lb ft/in² min
Load units: lb
Speed units: ft/min
Wear Factor units: in³ min/lb/ft/hr
Data last revised: April 2001

RTP 200D Series
Nylon 6/12
Compounds

Advantages
• Low moisture absorption
• Strength
• Heat resistance
• Chemical resistance to hydrocarbons
• Wear resistance and lubricity

Limitations
• High cost relative to nylon 6 and nylon 6/6
• Poor chemical resistance to strong acids and bases

There are many types of nylons commercially available. The versatility of nylon makes it one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. Commercial nylons include nylon 6, nylon 4/6, nylon 6/6, nylon 6/10, nylon 6/12, nylon 11 and nylon 12. The numerical nomenclature for nylon is derived from the number of carbon atoms in the diamine and dibasic acid monomers used to manufacture it. The ratio of carbon atoms is what gives each nylon type its unique property characteristics.

Nylon 6/12 was developed as a low moisture absorbing nylon. The low moisture absorption characteristics are derived from its chemical structure; the greater the number of carbon atoms separating the amine groups, the lower the moisture absorbed. With lower moisture absorption, nylon 6/12 does not swell like nylon 6 or nylon 6/6. The reduction in moisture absorption results in a polymer with less ductility than nylon 6 or nylon 6/6. The physical properties and HDT of the polymer are also lower due to reduced crystallinity on the polymer.

Like other nylons, nylon 6/12 is very easily modified to improve wear resistance and physical properties via fiber reinforcement and internal lubricants. nylon 6/12 compounds are used in a wide range of applications including gears, cams, structural, and electrical components. nylon 6/12 is an excellent candidate material for applications requiring good physical properties, high heat resistance, moisture and chemical resistance and good dimensional stability.

Supporting Product Information

Chemical
Resistance RTP Company
Nomenclature Wear
Additives

Information on resin resistance to chemical and environmental exposure. Guide to the identification system used for RTP Company products. Descriptions of common additives used in wear resistant compounds.

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