Description
Nylon (Polyamide) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic widely used in mechanical and wear-resistant applications. Common grades include PA6, PA66, PA610, and PA612, known for their excellent mechanical strength, wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties.
Nylon Sheet, Rod and Tube are widely used in bearing, sliding, and structural applications where durability and chemical resistance are required. Available in extruded and cast forms, Nylon can be manufactured in large sections and custom shapes.
Products are supplied as Sheet, Rod, Tube, tubular bar, cast blocks, and custom shapes, and can be modified with lubricants, oil fill, glass fiber, or molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) to meet specific application needs.
Features
High mechanical strength and stiffness
Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
Self-lubricating properties, often eliminating the need for external lubrication
Good impact resistance
Resistant to most common chemicals, oils, and fuels
Lightweight compared to metals
Excellent machinability for complex and custom parts
Available in multiple grades, colors, and formulations
Long service life in demanding environments
RoHS compliant and suitable for regulated applications
Applications
Self-lubricating bearing surfaces
Sliding and wear components
Gears, rollers, pulleys, and bushings
Food processing equipment components
Automotive parts
Fluid handling components
Electronics insulation and structural parts
Mining and heavy-duty industrial components
Technical Data Sheet
| No. | Property | Cast | Extruded | Unit |
| 1 | Density | 1.15 | 1.15 | g/cm³ |
| 2 | Water absorption | 6.5 | 9 | % |
| 3 | Tensile Strength at yield | 86 | 76 | MPa |
| 4 | Tensile Strength at break (min) | 80 | 75 | MPa |
| 5 | Elongation at Break | 60 | 55 | % |
| 6 | Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | 3,600 | 3,300 | MPa |
| 7 | Impact Strength Unnotched | 3 | no break | kJ/m² |
| 8 | Maximum Service Temperature | 170 | 160 | °C |
| 9 | Minimun Service Temperature | -30 | -40 | °C |
| 10 | Working Temp Long term | 105 | 85 | °C |
| 11 | Thermal Conductivity | 0.29 | 0.28 | W/(m*K) |
| 12 | Surface resistance | 10^13 | 10^13 | Ω |
| 13 | Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | 600 | - |
| Item | Thickness (mm) | Common Size |
| PA6 Sheet | 1~200mm | 600x1200mm, 700x1200mm, 1000x2000mm, 1100x2200mm |
| Item | Diameter (mm) | Length |
| PA6 Rod | 6~300mm | 100mm, 250mm, 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm, 2000mm |