Hydlar ^® Z Specifications
(Nylon with Kevlar ^® Aramid Fiber)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Hydlar ^® Z material combines the properties of Nylon with the strength and wear resistance of Kevlar ^® aramid fibers. The resulting material is strong, tough, and has excellent wear resistance --- up to 20 times that of standard nylon. This material is available in rod and sheet forms only.

GENERAL PROPERTIES
• outstanding wear resistance   • high mechanical properties   • non-galling surface   • good chemical resistance   • good temperature resistance  

HYDLAR ^® Z GRADES

Hydlar ^® Z
Hydlar ^® Z is the basic, most common grade available. This Nylon material with Kevlar ^® aramid fibers only. Hydlar ^® Z is NOT FDA,USDA, or 3A-Dairy compliant.

Hydlar ^® ZF
Effective in January 2006, Hydlar ^® ZF (FDA, USDA and 3A-Dairy compliant) material is no longer being produced . The manufacturer of the resin has changed the formulation and it is no longer FDA compliant. Check with us for availability of the "ZF" grade of compliant material before proceeding.

Hydlar ^® ZT
Hydlar ^® ZT has the added benefit of a small amount of PTFE added for increased lubricity (lower friction) resulting in improved wear resistance.

Hydlar ^® ZM
Hydlar ^® ZM has the added benefit of a small amount of Molybdenum Disulphide added for improved surface hardness and increased lubricity (lower friction) resulting in improved wear resistance.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of HYDLAR ® Z
ASTM or UL test	Property	Hydlar Z
PHYSICAL
D792	Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³)	0.042 1.16
D570	Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%)	0.8
MECHANICAL
D638	Tensile Strength (psi)	16,000
D638	Tensile Modulus (psi)	1,300,000
D638	Tensile Elongation at Break (%)	4
D790	Flexural Strength (psi)	23,000
D790	Flexural Modulus (psi)	900,000
D695	Compressive Strength (psi)	19,300
D695	Compressive Modulus (psi)	-
D785	Hardness, Rockwell	M80 - M100
D256	IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in)	2.7
THERMAL
D696	Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10 -5 in./in./°F)	1.6
D648	Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi	470 / 243
D3418	Melting Temp (°F / °C)	- / -
-	Max Continuous Use Temp, short term (°F / °C)	300 / 149
-	Max Continuous Use Temp, long term (°F / °C)	230 / 110
C177	Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10 -4 cal/cm-sec-°C)	- -
UL94	Flammability Rating	-
ELECTRICAL
D149	Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick	-
D150	Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz	-
D150	Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz	-

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.

HYDLAR is a trademark of A. L. Hyde Company.
KEVLAR is a trademark of DuPont Company.