Nylon Rod

Description

Nylon rods are one of the most widely used engineering plastics, mainly for their combination of toughness, wear resistance, and versatility. Also known as Polyamide (PA), nylon offers an excellent balance of mechanical strength and impact resistance, making it a go to material across many industries. Nylon is widely used in aquaculture and marine environments as a replacement for steel, since it doesn’t rust or corrode in harsh saltwater. Nylon is also used as a substitute for steel in electrical applications, where its non-conductive properties make it safer and more reliable.

Properties of Nylon Rods:

• High mechanical strength and rigidity

• Excellent wear and abrasion resistance

• Good impact strength, even at low temperatures

• Low coefficient of friction

• High resistance to oils, greases, and fuels

• Good electrical insulating properties

• Easy to machine and fabricate

• Low water absorption compared to other plastics

• Natural (white) nylon is food safe

• Oil-filled nylon (yellow) provides enhanced lubrication and reduced friction

Applications:

• Bushings and bearings

• Gears and sprockets

• Wear strips and guide rails

• Seals and gaskets

• Pulley wheels and rollers

• Components in food processing

• Automotive and transport parts

• Machinery components for high-wear environments

• Aquaculture and marine components as a corrosion-free alternative to steel

• Electrical components where non-conductive materials are required

Available Sizes and Colours:

• Diameters from 6mm to 300mm

• Most common sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm and 50mm diameter

• Available in black, natural (white), and yellow (oil-filled)

Our nylon rods are supplied in a wide range of diameters to suit diverse engineering and industrial needs. With excellent machinability, they can be easily customized, and machining or turning services are available if required. Nylon rods provide the durability and performance essential for high wear applications.