Nylon (Polyamide)

Nylon is one of the most versatile engineering plastics, and is used in nearly every industry. Nylon is a great wear material with very good strength and toughness. It has a low coefficient of friction and very good abrasion resistance. Nylon is self-lubricating, making it an ideal replacement for traditional metals in bearing applications.

Nylon is available in several formulations (Type 6, Type 6/6, Type 12, Type 6/12, and Type 4/6), and can be produced by utilizing Extrusion, Injection Molding, and Casting methods. Nylon can also be compounded with various fillers to improve its strength, toughness, and wear resistance.

What are the Benefits of Nylon?

High Strength
Toughness
Very good wear resistance
Broad Size and Shape availability
Low coefficient of friction
FDA, USDA, 3-A Dairy

What are the typical applications of Nylon?

Bushings Bearings

Slide Pads Thrust Washers

Gears Sprockets

Sheaves Cases

Guides Sleeves

Wheels Rollers

Cams/Followers Manifolds

Spacers Insulators

Common Formulations of Nylon:

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Nylon 101– Unfilled Type 6/6

Nylatron® MC901 – Type 6 Heat Stabilized

Nylatron® GS – Type 6/6 with Molybdenum disulphide reinforcement

Nylatron® GSM – Type 6 with Molybdenum disulphide reinforcement

Glass Filled – Type 6/6 with 30% Glass Fiber reinforcement

Type 6/12 -High Impact Resistance

Nylatron® 4.6 – Improved creep resistance and temperature range

Nylon Type 12 -Low Moisture Absorption

Nylatron® NSM – Excellent Wear Resistance

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