Nylon Plastic

Nylon is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic used for its high strength, good rigidity, dimensional stability, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. Nylon uses include bearing and wear applications, where it acts as a replacement for many metals.

Nylon is also known by brand names including Sustamid, Tecast, Zytel, Ertalon, Nycast, Nyloil, Tecamid and Nylatron.


What is nylon 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.


What is cast nylon?

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.


What is extruded nylon?

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.


What is nylon MD?

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.


What is nylon NSM?

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

[Nylon Spec Sheet PDF]


  • High toughness, strong and stiff
  • High dimensional stability
  • Wear resistant
  • Can many times replace metal bearings and bushings
  • Many times eliminates need for external lubrication.
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Easy to machine
  • FDA compliant grades available
  • Glass-filled grades available
What is nylon plastic used for?

Nylon is used in many mechanical, textile, injection molding, and medical applications. Nylon in non-fibrous castable form is used almost exclusively for mechanical purposes such as gears and sprockets. In fibrous forms, Nylon has many textile applications.

  • Mechanical: Bearings and bushings, gears, machine screws, low/medium stress components, machinery components, Seals and gaskets, wear pads, wheels and rollers
     
  • Textile: fibers used for fabrics, veils, carpets, musical instrument strings, rope, threads, nets, tire cords, garments
     
  • Casting & Injection Molding: hair combs, spudgers, gun frames
     
  • Medical: surgical sutures
What are the properties of nylon?
Property
Cast
Extruded
MD
Water Absorption @24 Hours
0.6 - 0.9%
1.2%
0.5%
Izod Impact, Notched
0.7-0.9
1.2
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Tensile Strength (ksi)
435ksi
410ksi
450ksi
Flexural Strength (ksi)
15.5 - 17.5ksi
15ksi
--
Flexural Modulus (ksi)
460ksi
450ksi
330ksi
Elongation at Break
20-55%
50%
35%
Compressive Strength (ksi)
13-16ksi
12.5ksi
--
Hardness, Rockwell
115-125
115
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Maximum Continuous Service Temp.
230°F
210°F
220-250°F
Deflection Temp.
200-400°F
200°F
--
Melting Point
450°F
500°F
--
Coefficient of Friction
0.22
0.28
0.3-0.4

*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.

Prop 65 Warning 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.

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Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
NYLON - NATURAL CAST SHEET
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
NYLON - NATURAL EXTRUDED SHEET
Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.
NYLON GS SHEET
Nylon MD has a low coefficient of friction, good wear resistance, toughness, & light weight.
Gray MD Nylon Sheet - Cast Nylon 6 MD
Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.
NYLATRON NYLON NSM CAST SHEET
Nylatron GSM PA6 should be considered for any oil-filled Nylon application.
NYLON GSM CAST SHEET - BLUE
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
Hydlar Z nylon PA66 sheets are abrasion resistant plastic sheets with great wear properties.
Hydlar Z Plastic Nylon Sheet
Nylatron MC901 blue nylon should be considered for wheels, gears, and custom parts.
Nylatron MC901 Blue Sheet
Cast nylon XHA is heat stabilized for use in higher temperature applications than standard nylon.
Blue Cast Nylon XHA Sheet
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Discs - Cast Nylon 6 Round Stock
Nylon MD has a low coefficient of friction, good wear resistance, toughness, & light weight.
Nylon Oil-Filled Discs - Cast Nylon MD Round Stock
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 - NATURAL EXTRUDED
NYLOIL-FG is a self lubricating Nylon bearing material approved for food contact.
NYLON ROD - NATURAL NYLOIL FG (FOOD GRADE)
Extruded nylon rods have a fantastic combination of stability, toughness, and wear resistance.
Nylon Extruded Rod - Black Nylon 6/6 Round Rod
Nylatron GSM PA6 should be considered for any oil-filled Nylon application.
NYLON - GRAY MD NYLON TUBE
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Cast MD
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Extruded Round MD
Nylatron MC901 blue nylon should be considered for wheels, gears, and custom parts.
Nylatron MC901 Blue Rod
Hydlar Z nylon PA66 rod is an abrasion resistant plastic with great wear properties.
Hydlar Z Nylon Rod
Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.
NYLON ROD - NYLATRON CAST NSM
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
NYLON ROD - NYLOIL CAST GREEN
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%
Lightweight, non-toxic rod for broad range of applications.
0.5' NYLON ALLTHREAD ROD - NATURAL
Self-lubricating cast nylon tube with improved dimensional stability over standard cast nylon.
Nyloil<sup>®</sup> Oil Filled Green Nylon Tube
Nylatron GSM PA6 should be considered for any oil-filled Nylon application.
NYLON - BLUE MD OIL NYLON TUBE
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
NYLON - NATURAL CAST TUBULAR BAR
Tough, dimensionally stable extruded nylon bushing stock with good wear resistance and versatility.
Nylon 66 Tube - Bushing Stock
Cast nylon XHA is better suited for higher temperature applications than unmodified cast nylon.
Blue Cast Nylon XHA Tube

 


 

Includes a 6x6" sample of Acetal, Nylon, UHMW, and a 3x3" sample of PTFE.
Includes a 6x6" sample of Acetal, Nylon, and PET.
6x6" sample of ABS, Acetal, Acrylic, Nylon, PVC, UHMW, PET, and a 3x3" sample of PTFE.
Standard Nylon Cable Ties in Black.
Standard Nylon Cable Ties in White/Natural Color.

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