Zytel 3045866 223647852 2008-07-05T02:01:11Z Erikvanthienen 201377 Sp '''Zytel''' is a trademark owned by [[DuPont]] and used for a number of different high strength, abrasion and impact resistant [[thermoplastic]] [[polyamide]] formulations of the family more commonly known as [[nylon]], often with varying degrees of [[fiberglass]], from 13% to 60%, added in for additional stiffness<ref>[http://plastics.dupont.com/myplastics/Mediator?id=5047&p=1&locale=en_US DuPont Plastics – Engineering Thermoplastics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Some of the grades are homopolymer nylon66, other copolymers with nylon6 [[repeat unit]]s, and further grades involving [[rubber toughening]] are available. ==Properties== The properties of Zytel will vary with the specific formulation. Formulation Zytel HTN 35% Glass Reinforced Resin, consisting of 35% glass fiber by weight, has a [[tensile strength]] of around 30kpsi and a [[flexural modulus]] of 1500kpsi under room temperature conditions. Zytel also offers good chemical resistance to common chemicals such as [[motor oil]], [[transmission fluid]], and [[methanol]], and shows little [[thermal expansion]]<ref>[http://plastics.dupont.com/myplastics/Mediator?id=1245&locale=en_US#propcompare Zytel properties]</ref>. Other additives or treatments may be used to increase toughness, wear resistance, and temperature tolerance<ref>[http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1342 Polymers in ski equipment]</ref>. ==Uses== *Former American 200m and 400m sprinter [[Michael Johnson (athlete)|Michael Johnson]] used shoes made of Zytel. These special gold-colored shoes were made by Nike and the soles had a mass of 30 grams[http://www.usoc.org/26_49993.htm] *Zytel is often used for folding [[knife]] handles; [[Gerber Legendary Blades]] and [[SOG Specialty Knives]] (among many others) use fiberglass-filled versions of Zytel in many of their lightweight pocket knives *Zytel is also used for the projectile in some [[less lethal]] 12 [[gauge (bore diameter)| gauge]] [[shotgun shell]]s *The intake manifold of the [[PT Cruiser]] GT is made of Zytel, as is an oil conduit in a [[Volkswagen]] transmission<ref>[http://plastics.dupont.com/myplastics/Mediator?id=5040&p=1&locale=en_US DuPont Plastics – Engineering Thermoplastics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *[[Rollerblade]] Aggressive inline skates use Zytel in the Grind Plates.<ref>[http://shopwiki.com/detail/d=Rollerblade+TRS+Downtown+4+Aggressive+Inline+Skates/ Rollerblade TRS Downtown 4 Aggressive Inline Skates at 10 Stores, Low Prices from $149.00 - ShopWiki<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *Zytel is used in the receiver and frame in many arms manufactured by [[Kel-Tec]] CNC Corporation. ==Types== '''Zytel® HTN PPA Grades''' •Zytel® HTN51 – Retains the highest stiffness and strength properties compared with other PPAs despite high temperatures and chemical exposure.<br /> •Zytel® HTN52 – Molds in water-heated tools, with good retention of mechanical properties when exposed to heat, chemicals and moisture.<br /> •Zytel® HTN 54 – Builds on Zytel® HTN52 with increased toughness and improved retention of mechanical properties with moisture.<br /> '''Zytel® HTN Structural Grades (Not PPA)''' •Zytel® HTN53 – Offers improved stiffness and toughness at ambient/moderate temperature; excellent surface appearance using water-heated tools.<br /> '''Encapsulation Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150010 BK083 30% Glass reinforced resin developed for encapsulation applications. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Flame Retardant Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTNFR51G35L NC010 35% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for oil-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G15BL NC010 15% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for water-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G20LX NC010 20% Glass reinforced, flame retardant high performance polyamide resin developed for lead-free soldering conditions<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G30BL NC010 30% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for water-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G30NH BK337 30% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin, with a halogen-free flame retardant. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G30NH NC010 30% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin, with a halogen-free flame retardant. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G35BL NC010 35% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for water-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G45BL BK337 45% Glass Reinforced, Flame Retardant High Performance Polyamide Resin<br /> <br />'''Glass/Mineral Reinforced Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTN53GM40HSL BK083 40% Glass and mineral reinforced high performance polyamide developed for moderate temperature, low warp structural applications.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150004 BK083 50% Glass/mineral reinforced high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150005 BK083 38% Mineral/glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Low Warp Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTN53GM40HSL BK083 40% Glass and mineral reinforced high performance polyamide developed for moderate temperature, low warp structural applications.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR BK031 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR NC010 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150004 BK083 50% Glass/mineral reinforced high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150005 BK083 38% Mineral/glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Low Wear and Friction Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTNWRF51G30 NC010 30% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide with improved wear and friction. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNWRF51K20 NC010 20% Kevlar® Aramid Fiber Reinforced, High Performance Polyamide Resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNWRF51MP20 NC010 20% Teflon® PTFE Micropowder, High Performance Polyamide Resin. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Toughened Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTN54G15HSLR BK031 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G15HSLR NC010 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G35HSLR NC010 35% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR BK031 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR NC010 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE18502 NC010 Unreinforced toughened<br /> <br />'''Unreinforced Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTNFE18502 NC010 Unreinforced toughened<br /> Zytel® HTNFE8200 NC010 Unreinforced toughened high performance polyamide resin with high temperature resistance. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNWRF51K20 NC010 20% Kevlar® Aramid Fiber Reinforced, High Performance Polyamide Resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNWRF51MP20 NC010 20% Teflon® PTFE Micropowder, High Performance Polyamide Resin. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Glass Reinforced Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTN51G15HSL NC010 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN51G25HSL BK083 25% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN51G35HSL BK083 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated<br /> Zytel® HTN51G35HSL NC010 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated<br /> Zytel® HTN51G35HSLR BK420 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated offering improved hydrolysis resistance<br /> Zytel® HTN51G45HSL BK083 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN51G45HSL NC010 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN51G45HSLR BK420 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN52G35HSL BK083 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized high performance polyamide that can be molded in water heated molds. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN52G35HSL NC010 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized and lubricated material that can be molded in water heated molds<br /> Zytel® HTN52G45HSL BK031 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized high performance polyamide that can be molded in water heated molds. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN52G45HSL NC010 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized high performance polyamide that can be molded in water heated molds. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN53G35HSLRHF BK083 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated, modified for improved flow<br /> Zytel® HTN53G50HSLR BK083 50% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated, with improved impact, stiffness and hydrolysis resistance<br /> Zytel® HTN53G50HSLRHF BK083 50% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin with improved flow and excellent surface appearance using water-heated molds.<br /> Zytel® HTN53G50LRHF NC010 50% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin with improved flow and excellent surface appearance using water-heated molds.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G15HSLR BK031 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G15HSLR NC010 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G35HSLR BK031 35% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated, toughened, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G35HSLR NC010 35% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR BK031 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR NC010 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150010 BK083 30% Glass reinforced resin developed for encapsulation applications. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFR51G35L NC010 35% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for oil-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G15BL NC010 15% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for water-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G20LX NC010 20% Glass reinforced, flame retardant high performance polyamide resin developed for lead-free soldering conditions<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G30BL NC010 30% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for water-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G30NH BK337 30% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin, with a halogen-free flame retardant. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G30NH NC010 30% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin, with a halogen-free flame retardant. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G35BL NC010 35% Glass reinforced, flame retardant, lubricated for water-controlled tools<br /> Zytel® HTNFR52G45BL BK337 45% Glass Reinforced, Flame Retardant High Performance Polyamide Resin<br /> Zytel® HTNWRF51G30 NC010 30% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide with improved wear and friction. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Superstructural Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTN51G45HSL BK083 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN53G50HSLR BK083 50% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, lubricated, with improved impact, stiffness and hydrolysis resistance<br /> Zytel® HTN53G50HSLRHF BK083 50% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin with improved flow and excellent surface appearance using water-heated molds.<br /> Zytel® HTN53G50LRHF NC010 50% Glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin with improved flow and excellent surface appearance using water-heated molds.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR BK031 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR NC010 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150004 BK083 50% Glass/mineral reinforced high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTNFE150005 BK083 38% Mineral/glass reinforced high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> <br />'''Hydrolysis Resistant Resins'''<br /> Zytel® HTN51G45HSLR BK420 45% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G15HSLR BK031 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G15HSLR NC010 15% Glass reinforced, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G35HSLR NC010 35% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR BK031 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> Zytel® HTN54G50HSLR NC010 50% Glass reinforced, toughened, heat stabilized, hydrolysis resistant high performance polyamide resin. PPA resin.<br /> ==References== {{Reflist}} *[http://plastics.dupont.com/ DuPont plastics page] [[Category:DuPont]] [[Category:Glass applications]] [[Category:Polymers]]