As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under "Comments" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade.Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring Tape
Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2" has a bigger mark than 1/4" which has a bigger mark than 1/8". The smallest mark follows at 1/16". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook
The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Sanitizing Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheet [X]
Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sneeze Guards and like products require special care while cleaning and disinfecting. To maintain the optical clarity of sneeze guards and other acrylic or polycarbonate items, use an acrylic or polycarbonate safe cleaner like Novus Plastic Polish #1, Brillianize Plastic Cleaner, or a mild soap solution.
Please reference the following compatible cleaners when DISINFECTING acrylic and polycarbonate items. The use of commonly available commercial alcohol or ammonia-based disinfectants may cause crazing and damage.
Internally Lubricated Cast Nylon 6 Sheet for Wear-Resistant Parts
Nyloil® is a nylon 6 material with an oil-based lubricant dispersed throughout its polymer matrix during manufacturing. This built-in lubrication helps reduce friction in sliding applications where external oiling or greasing is difficult or impossible.
Featuring a distinct green color, Nyloil® offers reduced sliding friction compared with standard unlubricated cast nylon. The internal oil lubricant will not drain out, spin out, or dry out over time, even under demanding operating conditions.
Nyloil® is manufactured specifically for unlubricated moving parts and heavy-duty structural wear components. It is typically recommended for industrial environments where external grease application is difficult or undesirable. It is a strong choice when you need:
Internal Liquid Lubrication:
Helps mitigate sliding friction and stick-slip behavior, reducing the need for external grease and related maintenance.
Integrated Lubricant Package:
The oil lubricant is dispersed throughout the cast nylon matrix during manufacturing and is designed not to spin out, dry out, or drain out during normal operation.
Low Sliding Friction:
Slides more freely than unfilled nylon 6, helping reduce mating-part surface wear and system drag.
Reduced Moisture Absorption:
Absorbs less water than standard unfilled nylon grades, supporting better dimensional stability in damp settings.
Strength & Stiffness:
Combines mechanical strength and rigidity for machined bearings, bushings, and wear components.
Nyloil® Cast Nylon vs. Standard Unfilled Cast Nylon 6
While both materials start as cast nylon 6, their surface friction characteristics and maintenance needs differ significantly.
Choose Nyloil® Cast Nylon Sheet when components operate in hard-to-reach locations where routine lubrication is impractical, or where mating metal parts require extended wear life.
Choose Standard Cast Nylon 6 when parts require high strength and rigidity without internal oil additives.
Fabrication & Machining
Nyloil® can be machined using conventional metalworking and woodworking equipment for turning, milling, drilling, and routing. Its built-in lubricant package supports the material's machinability, but appropriate tooling, cutting conditions, workholding, and allowances for nylon's thermal expansion and moisture absorption remain important for accurate finished parts.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including N,N-Dimethylformamide, CAS 68-12-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including METHYLPYRROLIDONE, CAS 872-50-4, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Handling: Cut sheets may have sharp edges. We recommend wearing protective gloves when unpacking and handling this material to ensure safety.
Suitability: We take pride in the quality of our materials as they leave our facility. However, because every project is unique, we cannot account for how materials are modified, stored, or used after delivery. Please perform the necessary tests to ensure this material is right for your specific application and end-use conditions.
NYLECO SH
Technical Performance
Nyloil® cast nylon sheet is a highly crystalline nylon 6 polymer formulated with an integrated oil lubricant. It is designed for mechanical components requiring heavy load capacity, low frictional resistance, and elevated wear life without constant manual lubrication.
Approximately 25% lower than unfilled cast nylon, helping reduce sliding friction and friction-related heat and mating-part wear.
Thermal Capability:
Has a continuous operating temperature range up to 230°F, allowing components to perform under elevated temperature and friction loads.
Dimensional Stability:
Exhibits lower moisture absorption rates than standard unfilled nylon grades, helping components reduce moisture-related dimensional changes.
Key Properties
Integrated Lubricant Package:
An oil lubricant package is dispersed throughout the cast nylon matrix during manufacturing, providing lubricity as the part wears.
Strength & Stiffness:
Combines mechanical strength and rigidity for machined bearings, bushings, and wear components.
Self-Lubricating Surface:
Reduces or eliminates routine external greasing in difficult-to-access machinery assemblies.
Chemical Resistance:
Provides resistance to many lubricants, fuels, and mild alkaline environments.
Vibration & Noise Reduction:
Inherent damping characteristics help absorb mechanical shock and lower operating sound levels in gear and sheave assemblies.
Common Industrial Applications
Crane & Hoist Systems: Sheaves, cable pulleys, and boom wear pads where wear resistance and reduced lubrication requirements are important.
Conveyors & Material Handling: Wear strips, chain guides, star wheels, and curved tracks that reduce drag and drive strain.
Power Transmission: Industrial gears, sprockets, drive couplings, and bushings designed to operate without external grease.
Heavy Machinery: Slide blocks, flange bearings, and wear liners subjected to continuous sliding loads.
Engineering Limitations & Alternatives
While Nyloil® cast nylon is an effective choice for heavy wear and low-friction applications, specific operating conditions may call for alternate formulations:
Direct Food Contact: Standard green Nyloil® is not intended for direct FDA food contact applications. Better Alternative: For direct food contact wear components, consider Virgin UHMW or FDA-compliant Food Grade Nyloil®.
Extreme Chemical Exposure: Concentrated strong acids and oxidizing agents can cause chemical degradation over time. Better Alternative: For aggressive chemical immersion, select high-performance materials like PTFE or PVDF.
High Operating Temperatures: Stiffness and load-bearing capability decrease as temperature rises. Prolonged operation above Nyloil's operating limits can cause thermal softening and loss of structural rigidity. Better Alternative: For extreme heat applications, choose high-performance polymers such as PEEK or PEI (Ultem®).
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including N,N-Dimethylformamide, CAS 68-12-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to 
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including METHYLPYRROLIDONE, CAS 872-50-4, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to