CAST NYLON #6

Nylon is one of the versatile materials and it is one of the reasons why it is widely used in industries. Nylons are commercially available as Nylon 6, Nylon 4/6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon 6/10, Nylon 6/12, Nylon 11 and Nylon 12. The numbers next to nylon is the numerical nomenclature derived from the number of carbon atoms in the dibasic acids and the diamines used to manufacture the nylon. Every type of nylon has its own unique property.

In Classic Engineering Plastics, we manufacture Cast Nylon 6 products with utmost quality and versatility.

Nylon 6 is one of the toughest and abrasion resistant materials that has lower modulus and absorbs less moisture. This increases the impact strength of the materials. Unlike other polymers, Nylon 6 is not formed through condensation polymerisation, but is formed via ring-opening polymerisation of caprolactam, offering superior quality and cost-effective industry products.

When compared to injection moulding and extrusion grades, Nylon 6 possesses superior thermal, mechanical and chemical resistance. The tensile and impact strength of the nylon 6 material is impressively higher and is resistant to heat ageing and creep.

The molecular weight of Cast 6 Nylon is considerably several folds high than the common extruded nylon. This allows stress free moulding of the Nylon 6 to any shapes and size. The nylon 6 fibres possess excellent tensile strength, elasticity and lustre. It is also wrinkle-proof and is highly resistant to abrasion and chemicals such as alkalis and acids.

Cast Nylon 6 is relatively light weight and easy to handle. But the load bearing is very high and is suited for several applications in industries such as textile, marine, steel, mining, railways, material handling, civil and construction industries.

Benefits of Cast 6 Nylon

• Used and acknowledged as Primary Engineering Polymer Worldwide
• Offers Thermal Resistance
• Good Mechanical & Chemical resistance 
• Excellent load bearing capacity
• Wear Resistant
• Abrasion Resistant
• Mouldable and Stable
• Toughness
• Corrosion Free (especially to acids & alkalis)
• Less Friction Coefficient

The typical application of Cast 6 Nylon includes:

• Rollers
• Switch Collar
• Washers
• Bearings
• Load Support
• Bushes
• Centralizers
• Cable Drums
• Guide Clutch
• Seals
• Blockers
• Wear Pads
• Chain Guide
• Clamps

Properties of Nylon 6

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