Nylon RollerNylon is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. It offers an excellent combination of mechanical performance, toughness, low coefficient of friction, good abrasion resistance and is cost-effective. Nylon is most commonly used as bearings, rollers, food processing machining components, gears, seals and gaskets, and wear pads. It also provides weight and noise reduction, corrosion resistance, and easy machining. Nylon can also be used to replace bronze, brass, steel, and aluminum as well as wood and rubber in engineering applications.

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Nylon Machining

Nylon Features:

  • Self-lubricating for superior wear resistance
  • Highest wear-resistant thermoplastic available
  • Extended part life
  • Excellent cost vs. performance ratio value
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • FDA compliant and glass-filled grades available

Emco Plastics stocks a variety of nylon sheets, nylon rods, nylon hollow bar and, nylon tubes. We offer a variety of cut to size, fabrication and machining options for all of your nylon needs. Contact one of our plastics professionals today for more information! 

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Acetal Vs. Nylon Property Values

Acetal Homopolymer

Acetal Copolymer

Property

Extruded Nylon

Cast Nylon

0.25

0.2

Water Absorption Rating

1.2

0.6 - 1.2

10,000

9,800

Tensile Strength

12,400

10,000 – 13,500

420

370,000

Flexural Modulus

410,000

420,000 – 500,000

6.8

6.1

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

4.5

5

Comparison Between Acetal vs. Delrin

 

Nylon Sheet

Durable, versatile, and easy to fabricate, cast nylon sheets and extruded nylon sheets are perfect for:

  • Machine guards and protective panels
  • Wear strips and industrial guides
  • Structural components in fabrication

Key Features:

  • High impact resistance
  • Excellent machinability
  • Resistant to abrasion and chemicals
  • Available in a variety of thicknesses and colors
 

 

Nylon Rod

Nylon rods are ideal for precision components such as:

  • Bushings and bearings
  • Shafts and rollers
  • Custom machined parts

Key Features:

  • Superior tensile strength
  • Self-lubricating properties reduce friction
  • Ideal for high-load, high-wear applications
  • Available in standard diameters and custom sizes
 

 

Nylon Tube

Lightweight, durable, and flexible, nylon tubes and nylon hollow bar are widely used in:

  • Fluid handling and pneumatic systems
  • Protective sleeves for wiring
  • Structural supports and guide rails

Key Features:

  • Chemical and abrasion resistant
  • Excellent dimensional stability
  • Easy to cut, bend, and assemble
  • Available in multiple diameters, wall thicknesses, and lengths

 

 

At a Glance

Available In
Sheet, Rod, Tube, Machined Parts

Certifications
ITAR Registered

Brands
Ensilon, Nycast, Nycast/612 VS, Nycast/Nyloil, Nycast XHA Nylaflow, Nylatron, Nylatron GS, Nylatron GSM, Nylatron NS & NSM, NylonMD, Nylawear Nylon 101 Oilamid, Para-Lite, Polyamide Polypenco, Polypenco Nylon 101 Polypenco, Sustamid 66, Sustimid 6G, Tecamid, Type 6 (cast) Type 6/6 (extruded), Vekton

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