Nylon, also known as Polyamide, has high tensile strength, good abrasion and impact resistance and is widely used in many domestic and industrial products. Having a higher melting temperature than other conventional plastics it can be used when added heat resistance is necessary. It offers good chemical resistance to common chemicals, alkalies, weak acids and is compatible with motor oil, transmission fluid, and methanol. Common uses include: screws, gears, knobs, and other low stress industrial applications formally made in metal.

Standard Sizes:

1/16″
3/32″
1/8″
5/32″
3/16″
5/16″
1/2″
1″
1-1/4″
1-3/8″
1-1/2″
1-3/4″
Specific Gravity
1.14 g/cc
Melting Point
554 F / 290 C
Hardness, Rockwell
115
Max Operating Temperature
210 F / 99 C
Tensile Strength
11,500 psi
Heat Deflection Temperature
200 F / 93 C
Compressive Strength
12,500 psi
Water Absorption
24 hr 1.2%
Flexural Strength
15,000 psi
Flammability
UL94 V-2