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Nylon (PA6/PA66)

Tough, Wear-Resistant Engineering Plastic

One of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. Nylon offers an exceptional balance of mechanical strength, wear resistance, and chemical stability — making it the go-to material for gears, bearings, bushings, and structural components across virtually every industry.

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Nylon (PA6/PA66)

Technical Properties

Property Value Unit
Tensile Strength 70 – 85 MPa
Flexural Modulus 2,400 – 3,200 MPa
Density 1.12 – 1.15 g/cm³
Melting Point 220 – 265 °C
Water Absorption (24h) 1.0 – 1.6 %
Coefficient of Friction 0.2 – 0.4

Key Advantages

  • Outstanding wear and abrasion resistance
  • High mechanical strength with good flexibility
  • Excellent chemical resistance to oils, fuels, and solvents
  • Self-lubricating properties reduce need for external lubrication

Applications

  • Gears & sprockets
  • Bearings & bushings
  • Cable ties & fasteners
  • Structural brackets
  • Conveyor components

Available Manufacturing Processes

CNC Machining Injection Molding

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