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Topic: Nylon flexibility

Hello everyone!

What parameter should I use to measure if a Nylon filament is going to be more flexible than other?

Like Nylon6, 6.6 , 11... 12?

Thank you! Best Regards.

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Re: Nylon flexibility

Young's modulus.

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Re: Nylon flexibility

elmoret wrote:

Young's modulus.

Low = flexible
High = stiff

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Re: Nylon flexibility

Thank you guys! That's exactly what I was looking for!

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Re: Nylon flexibility

I also found out that, even though it is not the same, the plastic industry also uses the Flexural Modulus:
http://www.efunda.com/forum/show_messag … amp;id=825