Technical Data
Recommended maximum safe vertical working loads for Bluemay Nylon Threaded Rod, Buffalo Bolts and T-nut Connectors:
M6 – 30kg
M8 – 50kg
M10 – 80kg
M12 – 120kg
M16 – 165kg
M20 – 215kg
Temperature range: from +50ºC to -30ºC
Please note: figures quoted are for vertical loads only – no data is available for inclined or horizontal loads.
Tightening and Use of Nuts
Care should be taken not to overtighten nuts when used with thermoplastic threaded rod.
NUTS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED BY HAND AND GIVEN HALF A TURN WITH A SPANNER.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF STEEL NUTS WITH THERMOPLASTIC THREADED ROD OR BOLTS.
Mechanical
| Property | Dry Temp. | Units | Nylon 6.6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 23ºC | N/mm² | 62 – 83 |
| Elongation | 23ºC | % | 20 – 200 |
| Modulus of elasticity | 23ºC | N/mm² | 1733 – 2744 |
| Hardness: Rockwell | 23ºC | R112 – R120 | |
| Hardness: Durometer | 23ºC | D80 – D85 | |
| Flexural strength | 23ºC | N/mm² | 86 – 97 |
| Deformation under load 14N/mm² after 24hrs | 50ºC | % | 1.0 – 3.0 |
| Impact – Izod Notched at 50% RH | 23ºC | J/m | 110 |
Thermal
| Property | Units | Nylon 6.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion | 10-6/K | 100 |
| Melting point | ºC | 260 |
| Flammability | Self-extinguishing | |
| Coefficient of thermal conductivity | W/K.m | 0.24 |
| Deflection temperature: at 0.5N/mm² | ºC | 203 |
| Deflection temperature: at 1.8N/mm² | ºC | 60 |
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