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Aegis® nylon jacket compounds are designed to provide protection from physical and chemical damage during installation and throughout the service life of a wire. When a nylon jacket is used to protect insulation, the thickness of the insulation can be reduced. The resulting smaller outside diameter allows for installation of more wires in a given size conduit.
Aegis® nylon jacket compounds are formulated to offer excellent processability, making them suitable for use on any manufacturing line. As part of a wire or cable construction, Aegis® nylon jacket compounds help enable wire and cable producers to attain UL certifications and markings for their products.
Benefits
- Excellent protection from grease, oil and gasoline
- Abrasion, cut and impact resistance
- Extra flexibility for cold and dry environments
- UL QMTT2 Listed (building wire applications)
Applications & Uses
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Material Handling
Maximum Water Content: 0.12%
Aegis® H55WCX nylon compound is supplied in sealed containers and drying prior to processing is not required. However, high moisture is the primary cause of processing issues. If drying becomes necessary, a dehumidifying or desiccant dryer operating at 70°C (158°F) is recommended. Drying time is dependent on moisture level.Melt Viscosity vs Temperature
Melting point, ASTM D-738: 220°C (428°F). The recommended melt temperature range is 240-275°C (464-527°F).
Typical Extrusion Temperature Profile
Barrel: 249-266°C (480-510°F)
Adapter: 260-266°C (500-510°F)
Die: 260-266°C (500-510°F)
Process Melt Temperature: 260-270°C (500-518°F)Screw Parameters
Metering Section: 40%
Transition Section: 3 to 4 flights
Feed Section: Balance of screw length
Compression Ratio: 3.5:1 to 4.0:1
L/D Ratio: 24:1Metering Section Flight Depth
Screw Diameter Recommended Depth 1" 0.055" 1.5" 0.060" 2" 0.070" 2.5" 0.080" 3.5" 0.100" 4.5" 0.115" 6" 0.135" - Applications
Aegis® nylon jacket compounds are UL QMTT2- and UL QMTM2-listed wiring components specifically designed for high-performance uses, including in:
- Residential buildings
- Commercial buildings
- Plenum cables
- Machine tools
- Automobiles
- Appliances
Properties
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- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.15 | g/cm3 | ASTM D-792 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 116/80 | Scale R | ASTM D-785-08A |
| Dielectric Strength Short Time (at 3.2 mm) | 378/235 | V/mil | ASTM D-149-09 |
| Elongation Break (at 23°C (73°F)) | 180/360 | % | ASTM D-638-10 |
| Elongation Yield (at 23°C (73°F)) | 4.6/34 | % | ASTM D-638-10 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 121°C (250°F)) | 42100/39,000 | psi | - |
| Flexural Modulus (at 23°C (73°F)) | 291000/82,800 | psi | - |
| Flexural Modulus (at -40°C (-40°F)) | 521000/601,000 | psi | - |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain (at 121°C (250°F)) | 1900/1,680 | psi | ASTM D-790-10A |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain (at 23°C (73°F)) | 10600/3,420 | psi | ASTM D-790-10A |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain (at -40°C (-40°F)) | 22500/21,300 | psi | ASTM D-790-10A |
| Notched Izod Impact (at 23°C (73°F)) | 0.9/23 | ft-lbs/in | ASTM D-256-10A |
| Notched Izod Impact (at -40°C (-40°F)) | 0.8/0.7 | ft-lbs/in | ASTM D-256-10A |
| Tensile Strength Yield (at 23°C (73°F)) | 9300/4,480 | psi | ASTM D-638-10 |
| Volume Resistivity (at 3.2 mm) - Dry | 2.19E14/3.63E10 | Ω∙cm | ASTM D-257-07 |
Regulatory & Compliance
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Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
Aegis® nylon jacket compounds have been tested to meet ANSI/UL 1581 and ANSI/UL 83 standards, making them interchangeable with other nylon jacket compounds used for Type THHN, THWN and THWN-2 wire, SPT-1 cord, and Types TFN fixture wire and TFFN fixture wire.