NYLON: Temp. Range  Low –50°F       High 275°F
                            Pressure 150psi @70°
                            FDA (Natural only)
                            NSF 61 & 51 (Natural only)

The invention of nylon in the early 30's, and its introduction in 1938, was truly a major breakthrough in polymer chemistry. No resin has yet been introduced that can begin to match the unique combination of properties that have made nylon the most versatile and broadly applied plastic material. Nylon is used as an injection molding resin for a wide variety of engeneered parts in every industry. It's use continues to grow as a result of continued research and market development.

Eldon James' Nylon choice, is one of the three oldest and most important of the nylon resins. It is a lubricated version, of a 6/6 nylon made by the polymerization of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, each containing six carbon atoms. The 6/6 formulations have the highest melting point and dry-as-molded strength and stiffness of the melt processible nylon homopolymers. They combine strength, moderate stiffness, high service temperature, and toughness. The formulations are particularly resistant to repeated impact, have low coefficients of friction and have an excellent resistance to abrasion. They resist fuels, lubricants and many chemicals, but are attacked by phenols, strong acids and oxidizing agents. Acceptable sterilization methods include Ethylene Oxide or Autoclave, see sterilization chart for details.  
                                                                                                
Eldon James offers Natural Nylon fittings with lot traceability certificates. Most of our Natural Nylon Fittings are certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 51 & 61. Standard 61 is a certification for use with potable water and Standard 51 is a certification for food and beverage use.

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