METALON®
MDS
Material with improved crystallization and partially cross-linked with proprietary additives, this gives excellent wear resistance, self-lubrication and low friction characteristics, like Nylon 66 has been modified with Molybdenum Disulphide filler. It is an ideal material for dynamic bearing application, even at elevated temperatures up to 105°C. These superior mechanical properties, combined with lower water absorption, extend its range of uses over METALON® 6PLA.
METALON® MDS provides excellent machineability due to its superficial hardness and a degree of self-lubrication leading to an improvement in the wear properties of the material. These improved properties, combined with lower water absorption, extend the range of applications that Moly has over Natural cast nylon.
- Material Metalon® MDS – PA6 + MoS2
- Density ~1.15 g/cm³ (approx.)
- Tensile Strength High; improved by MoS2 reinforcement
- Flexural Modulus Good; stable under load
- Impact Resistance Good; enhanced wear resistance with dry lubrication
- Thermal Resistance Higher; supports elevated operating temperatures
- Creep Resistance Very good; strong PV and load-bearing capacity
- Chemical Resistance Good; resists oils, greases, many solvents
- Moisture Absorption Lower; improved dimensional stability
- Special Properties Dry solid lubricant lowers friction, improves wear life and stability
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Cable sheaves, rollers, pulleys
• Bearings, bushings, spacers, liners
• Slide pads, wear pads/plates/strips
• Chain wheels, sprockets, hose clamps
BENEFITS OF METALON® MDS
• Improvement in wear properties because of dry
lubricant
• Lower co-efficient of friction
• Improved mechanical properties
• Elevated operating temperatures
• Lower water absorption
• Improved dimensional stability
• Very good PV and load bearing capabilities
INDUSTRY USES
• General Engineering
• Material Handling
• Railways
• Conveyors & Automation
• Ship building
• Offshore
• Food and Packaging
• Agriculture
• Steel Industry
• Waste Management
• Quarrying and Mining
• Outrigger pads
• Crane Building
• Construction Machines
