Glass reinforced Vydyne® resins provide a higher heat distortion temperature, better resistance to creep, higher impact and better dimensional stability than unreinforced nylon 6/6. They are resistant to a broad range of chemicals including many aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons found in solvents, gasoline, hydraulic fluids, greases and machine oils.

The tensile strength and modulus properties of R533 and R533H resins are just below those of aluminum and zinc and can replace these metals in numerous applications due to their excellent balance of properties. When used in place of aluminum and/or zinc die cast parts, R533 resins provide the advantage of lower production costs, energy consumption, and part weight.

R533H is a heat stabilized grade designed to minimize the oxidative and thermal degradation of the nylon polymer when exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time. It provides improved retention of physical properties in continuous operating temperatures up to 275°F and can endure short-term peak temperatures as high as 475°F.

Typical Applications/End Uses

Vydyne® R533 resins have been used for many under-the-hood automotive applications, motor housings for power tools and garden equipment, as well as various brackets, gears, and clips requiring high rigidity and strength.