When selecting nylon rivets, snap rivets, or other fasteners, design engineers should be mindful of the proportionate relationship between the material’s (Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6) moisture content, its tensile strength and ductility. This inherent tradeoff can result in unanticipated material challenges, as storage and environmental conditions vary regionally and between production facilities. This challenge is evident in the divergent extraction force values produced when testing nylon fasteners with different moisture contents and changes in temperature.
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