PROPERTIES OF NYLON RODS Property Condition Test Method Unit Value Specific Gravity Dry ASTM D792 - 1.12.1.14 Water absorption 24 hrs. Dry ASTM D 570 % 3.5 Saturation Dry ASTM D570 % 8.5 - 10.0 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Property Condition Test Method Unit Value Tensile Strength Dry ASTM D638 Kg/cm2 800 Tensile Strength Moist* ASTM D638 Kg/cm2 500 Elongation at break Dry ASTM D638 % 30-100 Elongation at break Moist* ASTM D638 % 200-300 Modulus of elasticity Dry ASTM D638 Kg/cm2 23000 Modulus of elasticity Moist* ASTM D638 Kg/cm2 6000-13000 Flexural Strength Dry ASTM D Kg/cm2 1100-1150 Notched Impact Strength Izod - ASTM D Cm - Kg/cm2 3-6 Shore Hardness Dry DIN 53505 Scale D 65 Coefficient of friction (nylon / steel) no lubrication - - - 0.3-0.4 Initial lubrication - - - 0.05 - 0.1 THERMAL PROPERTIES Property Condition Test Method Unit Value Melting Point Dry ASTM D569 0C 210 - 216 Flammability Dry ASTM D635 - Self. Ext. Heat Distortion Temperature 66psi Dry ASTM D648 0C 145 - 160 Heat Distortion Temperature 265psi Dry ASTM D648 0C 65 Maximum service temperature continuous Dry - 0C 90 Intermittent Dry - 0C 130 Coefficient of thermal expansion Dry ASTM D696 106 / 0C 100 - 120 ELECTRICAL PROPERTY Property Condition Test Method Unit Value Dielectric Strength Dry ASTM D149 V/Mill 400