Glass Filled Nylon

Nylon 66-GF30 (Black) compared with virgin Nylon 66 cast, this 30 percent
glass fibre reinforced and heat stabilised nylon grade offers increased
strength. stiffness, creep resistance and dimensional stability whilst
retaining an excellent wear resistance. It also allows higher maximum
service temperatures. Availabiliy Plate: Thickness 10-100mm, Rod: Thickness
10-200mm.

Common Uses for Glass Filled Nylon

Insulating Washers using Nylon 66 GF30 (Ertalon 66 GF30)

In electrical switch-cupboards the temperature can rise up to 100°C. To
protect the box against short-circuit, plastic washers are required. At
higher temperatures, however, unreinforced plastics become more sensitive to
creep.

In order to minimise creep, the solution was to use insulating washers made
of Nylon 66 - GF30 (Ertalon 66-GF30) which, due to its glass fibre
reinforcement, looses less of its stiffness and creep resistance at elevated
temperatures. The benefits are good retention of mechanical properties at
elevated temperatures in combinations with good electrical insulating
properties.