Nylon
Tough, abrasion-resistant engineering plastic commonly used in automotive and industrial applications.
Polyamide is a durable, high-strength engineering thermoplastic with excellent wear resistance, toughness, and chemical resistance. It performs well under mechanical stress and has good thermal stability. Widely used in automotive, textiles, and industrial components, polyamide is valued for its lightweight nature and ability to withstand demanding conditions. It comes in variants of PA6, PA66, PA11, and PA12, each with its own properties and end applications.
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Capabilities
- Source and/or compound a variety of grades and formulations in different shapes.
- Ability to injection mould Polyamide in a variety of shapes.
- Fully equipped machine shop with 3,4, and 5-axis capabilities to create complex machined components.
- Dedicated lab to test key properties and dimensions.
Key Properties
- High Impact Strength
- Good Resistance to Chemicals
- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Excellent Abrasion Resistance
- Light-weight
- Excellent Impact Strength at Low Temperatures
Limitations
- High moisture absorption affects dimensions and mechanical properties;
- poor chemical resistance to acids.
Applications
- Bearing and Gearbox Components
- Housings and Covers
- Sealing Rings and Backup Rings
- Electrical insulation and cable wrapping
- Vibration Dampening
- Car Engine Components
- Aerospace Components
