Enhancing the Performance Properties of Nylon 11 with SlickShield ES
Dyna-Tek’s SlickShield ES coating takes Nylon 11’s already strong performance properties and enhances Nylon 11’s cleanability, stain and chemical resistance, surface hardness (without making it brittle), and non-stick performance.
Comparisons between Nylon 11 and Nylon 11 + SlickShield ES
| Performance Properties Comparisons | Nylon 11 Powder Coating (ONLY) | Nylon 11 + SlickShield ES |
|---|---|---|
| Base coating type | Thermoplastic polyamide | Thermoplastic polyamide with activated functional topcoat |
| Topcoat adhesion potential | N/A | High; plasma improves wetting and creates a more reactive surface |
| Surface hardness | Medium | Improved; harder, more ceramic-like surface |
| Abrasion resistance | Very good to excellent | Excellent for fine abrasion, cleaning wear, and surface marring |
| Impact resistance | Excellent | Mostly retained; controlled by Nylon 11 base layer |
| Flexibility | Very good | Slightly reduced at the surface |
| Chemical resistance | Good to excellent | Improved surface resistance to acids, alkalis, detergents, salts, oils, and staining |
| Salt / corrosion resistance | Excellent at sufficient film build | Improved performance due to enhanced corrosion resistance and permeation resistance |
| Water resistance | Very good | Improved surface water repellency |
| Resistance to both high & low pH solutions in Truck wash chemicals | Good | Improved resistance to acidic/alkaline cleaners and staining |
| Cleanability | Moderate to good | Excellent; lower dirt, brake dust, and residue retention |
| Non-stick / release behavior | Moderate to good | Higher |
| UV / weathering behavior | Moderate unless stabilized | Improved surface protection, depending on SlickShield ES formulation |
| Continuous Thermal stability | 212 – 257 deg. F | 240 – 275 deg. F |
| Long-term durability confidence | High | Higher |
| Best use case | Severe-duty corrosion, abrasion, impact, and chip resistance | Premium severe-duty system requiring cleanability, chemical resistance, and non-stick surface |
| Primary limitations | Surface can stain, weather, or lose cleanability over time | Thin-film SlickShield ES doesn’t sacrifice the flexibility of Nylon |
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