Nylon is one of the original engineering thermoplastic materials. With an ideal balance of strength and toughness it finds use in a wide variety of industries and applications.
Benefits of Nylon (Polyamide, PA)
Easy to machine due to its size options/near-net shapes
Lightweight
Wear resistant
Strength/durability
Highly impact resistant
Chemical resistant
Dimensions: 12″ x 12″, 12″ x 24″, 12″ x 48″, 24″ x 24″, 24″ x 48″, 48″ x 96″, 48″ x 120″
Thickness: 0.030″ – 4″
Diameter: 0.060″ – 12″
Length: 8′ – 10′
Outside Diameter: 2″ – 8″
Length: 26″ – 96″
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Common Applications
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Aerospace
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Armored Vehicle
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Automotive
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Bearings & Bushings
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Building & Construction
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Bus & Rail
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Die Cutters
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Electrical Applications
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Food & Beverage Preparation/Processing
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Gaskets & Seals
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Gears
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Healthcare / Medical
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Heavy Equipment
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Machine Shops
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Milling & Mining
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Oil & Gas
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Outrigger Pads
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Packaging & Conveying Equipment
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Prototyping & Tooling
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Recreational Vehicles
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Sheaves
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Sporting Goods
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Valves & Fittings
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Watercraft
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Wear Strips
Physical Properties
| Units | ASTM Test | Cast NYLON | Extruded NYLON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 5,680 – 16,200 | 5,700 – 18,300 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 81,500 – 492,000 | 218,000 – 544,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.79 – 2.9 | 0.64 – 1.9 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in F) | D696 | 1.6E-5 to 6.0E-5 | 3.1E-5 to 5.4E-5 |
| Compressive strength | psi | D695 | 1,420 – 16,000 | 1,420 – 16,000 |
| Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.04 – 1.4 | 0.056 – 0.37 | |
| Taber Abrasion Resistance | mg | D1044 | 3.5 – 10.1 | 4.0 – 24.0 |
| Water absorption – 24 hours – 1/8″ thick | 0.036 – 0.11% | D570 | 0.53 – 2.0 | 0.59 – 1.3 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 114 – 182 | 134 – 201 |
| Compressive strength | psi | D695 | 1,420 – 16,000 | 1,420 – 16,000 |
* Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
