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Product is manufactured in  Arnprior, ON

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TDS Ref ID: 30122

  • Nylene® BX3RF
  • Technical Data Sheet
Resin Type:
  • Nylon 6
Description:                 
  • Nylene BX3RF is a medium viscosity, low volatiles, heat stabilized, nylon 6 wire jacketing resin qualified for QMTT2 and QMTM2 plenum applications as well as UV 720hr weatherometer.
  • Offering excellent performance through the range of THHN, THWN, and TFFN constructions.
  • Shields PVC from impact which causes cracking and breaking and general deterioration of the product.
  • Improves the temperature rating of the wire, has good cut through resistance, and high resistance to abrasion.
  • Dried to less than 0.15% moisture, with packaging options of 1,800 lb. gaylord boxes or 55 lb. foil-lined, vacuum sealed bags.
Manufacturing Specs Unit MIN MAX Test Method
Relative Viscosity (1) Unitless, FAV 43.0 51.6 Calculated
Relative Viscosity (2) Unitless, Rv 2.55 2.75 2-3
Copper Content (ppm) 35 2-7
Methanol Extractables (%) 3.0 5.0 2-2
Moisture Content (%) 0.15 1-3
Notes:
  • (1) 90% Formic Acid @ 25°C
  • (2) 96% Sulphuric Acid @ 20°C

Recommended Processing Considerations: PA6 Wire & Cable Extrusion

Zone°F (C°)
Zone 1
440-475 (227-246)
Zone 2440-475 (227-246)
Zone 3
440-475 (227-246)
Zone 4
440-475 (227-246)
Zone 5
495-540 (257-282)
Delivery°F (C°)
Flange
495-540 (257-282)
Crosshead495-540 (257-282)
Die
495-540 (257-282)

DRYING TEMPERATURE:
140-160 °F (60-71°C) for 2-4 hours, Nylene® PA6 should be dried to less than 0.15% moisture for optimum performance. Drying longer than 4 hours or at higher temperatures may cause oxidation of the polymer or remove essential volatiles.

Fillers/Reinforcements:

    Approvals & Recognition:

    • UL 83: UL listed and meeting the requirements of UL 83 for wire jacketing.
    • QMTM2: QMTM2.E521999

    Automotive Colors:

    Disclaimer

    Nylene does not guarantee the accuracy of this information or the suitability of this product for any given application or usage situation. These values are based on test specimens and should not be used to establish specification limits or fabricate tooling.

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