Polyamide Nylon 6/6
What is Nylon 6/6?
Nylon was the first nylon material available in rod, sheet and tube form for industrial application. Nylon is a superior performer. Of all the unmodified nylons, it has the highest melting point, is the strongest, and the most rigid. Nylon is an excellent replacement for a wide range of different materials ranging from metals to rubber beacuse of its toughness, and combination of low coefficient of friction and good abrasion resistance.
This product also has outstanding resistance to alkalies and organic materials, as well as good electrical insulating characteristics and noise damping properties.
Standard metal working equipment is suitable in the fabrication of precision parts. The combination of machinability, excellent properties, and performance have made Nylon the most widely used nylon in American industry.
Nylon 6/12 possesses similar properties to that of Nylon 6/6, however, Nylon 6/12 has a higher temperature rating and lower water absorption.
Properties, Applications and Availabilities for the Nylon 6/6 Sheet and Rod
| Properties | Applications | Availabilities |
|---|---|---|
| High wear and abrasion resistance | Bearings | Rod: .060″ to 6.000″ |
| Low coefficient of friction | Bushings | Plate: .062″ to 4.000″ |
| Resilience and impact resistance | Valve seats | Hex & Square Rod: from .187″ to 1.000″ |
| FDA compliant | Thrust washers | Rectangular Bar: .062″ to 2.000″ |
| USDA approved | Seals | Tubular Bar: from 1.000″ I.D. to 7.500″ |
| Non abrasive to other materials | Wear surfaces | Strip: 0.010″ to 0.125″ thick, 1.000″ to 12.000″ wide |
| Noise damping characteristics | Rollers | Standard Colors: Natural (off white), black |
| Good electrical insulating properties | Guides | Specification: LP-410 A |
| Resistance to alkalies and organic chemicals | Insulators | |
| Ease of fabrication | Cams and cam followers | |
| Able to operate with or without lubrication | Fasteners | |
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