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Nylon (Polyamide) Sheet, Rod & Tube

Buy cut-to-size nylon (polyamide) sheet, rod, and tube in PA6 cast and PA66 extruded - low friction and high wear resistance.


What is Nylon (Polyamide) Plastic?

Nylon plastic is a strong, stiff mechanical and engineering machinable thermoplastic with outstanding toughness, dimensional stability, and wear resistance.

Perfect for bearing and wear applications, nylon is frequently used to replace metal bearings and bushings, many times eliminating need for external lubrication.

Nylon has served well in replacing many metals and offers a design choice when noise reduction and long life are important.

Other benefits include a reduction in part weight, less operating noise, and decreased wear on mating parts.

Interstate Plastics provides nylon plastic, also known by the brand names Nyloil and Nylatron.


Cast nylon, also called type 6 nylon, is a versatile thermoplastic with excellent bearing and wear properties. It is more cost-effective, machinable, and dimensionally stable than its extruded counterpart. Cast nylon is often used for producing larger, thicker shapes and custom cast parts. It is favored for higher temperatures over extruded nylon due to its higher maximum operating temperature.

Cast nylon inherently has less stress versus extruded nylon. Lower moisture absorption gives cast nylon a higher dimensional stability, while the more crystalline structure of cast nylon gives it higher strength.


Extruded nylon, also called type 6/6 nylon, is an engineering thermoplastic with many similar properties to cast nylon. Like cast nylon, it is a lightweight material compared to metal and is often used to replace metal parts in bearing and wear applications.

Extruded nylon's low coefficient of friction reduces or eliminates the need for external lubrication, potentially extending service life and reducing wear of mating parts. It exhibits excellent resistance to both chemicals and moisture.


Nylon is available in a variety of specialty formulations. Molybdenum disulphide-filled (MD) and oil-filled nylons have enhanced wear and mechanical properties, while heat stabilized nylon will withstand higher operating temperatures.


Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.

Nylon Material Properties (Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical)

Property Cast Extruded MD
Water Absorption @24 Hours0.6 - 0.9%1.2%0.5%
Izod Impact, Notched0.7-0.91.2--
Tensile Strength (ksi)435ksi410ksi450ksi
Flexural Strength (ksi)15.5 - 17.5ksi15ksi--
Flexural Modulus (ksi)460ksi450ksi330ksi
Elongation at Break20-55%50%35%
Compressive Strength (ksi)13-16ksi12.5ksi--
Hardness, Rockwell115-125115--
Maximum Continuous Service Temp.230°F210°F220-
250°F
Deflection Temp.200-400°F200°F--
Melting Point450°F500°F--
Coefficient of Friction0.220.280.3-0.4

*Values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing should be performed to find the actual values for your application.

Nylon Sheet (PA6 Cast & PA66 Extruded)

Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.

Nylon GS Sheet

Nylatron 703XL PA6 provides an extraordinary amount of control for high precision applications.

Nylatron 703XL PA6 Sheet

An internally lubricated cast nylon 6 sheet with high strength and reduced friction properties.

Nyloil Cast Green Sheet

Cast nylon XHA is heat stabilized for use in higher temperature applications than standard nylon.

Blue Cast Nylon XHA Sheet

Nylon Rod (PA6 Cast & PA66 Extruded)

Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.

Nylon Rod - Natural Cast

Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.

Nylon Rod - Cast MD

Glass-filled nylon is used for technical parts that require particular stiffness, high heat distortion temperature, and low abrasive wear.

Nylon Rod - Glass Filled 30%

Nylon Tube, Bushings & Bushing Stock

Cast nylon XHA is better suited for higher temperature applications than unmodified cast nylon.

Blue Cast Nylon XHA Tube

Nylon Discs (Circular Blanks)

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