General Info
NYCAST® NYLOIL FG Type 6 Cast Nylon is a FDA compliant oil filled Cast Nylon 6. This material can be in direct contact with foods. High wear resistance combined with low moisture absorption and good resistance against most cleaning agents makes this material a prefect substitute for stainless steel. The incorporated oil enables most applications to run without additional lubrication. Multiple color options are available.
Key Properties
- Food Compliant Per FDA 21 CFR § 177.1500
- Excellent Vibration Resistance
- Resistance to Brittleness and Deterioration
- Easy Machinability and Abrasion Resistance
- High Heat Distortion Temperature
- Withstands Chemicals Used to Wash Down Equipment
Limitations
- High Moisture Absorption
- Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies
Applications
- Bushings & Bearings
- Food Processing Components
- Metal Replacement Applications
- Mixing Paddles
- Rollers
- Sheaves
- Structural Components
- Wear Strip
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
- NYCAST® NYLOIL® FG Food Grade
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Sheet
Thickness .125”
Standard sheet size is 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness .250” to 2.000”
Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000” x 48.000”, 28.000” x 57.000”, 36.000” x 48.000” & 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness 2.250” to 4.000”
Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000” x 48.000” & 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness 6.000” & 8.000”
Standard Sheet Size 24.000” x 48.000”
Rod
Diameter 1.000” to 28.000”
Standard Lengths 24.000”, 48.000” & 120.000” depending on size
Tube
Outside Diameter 2.000” to 40.000”
Inside Diameter .750” to 30.500”
Standard Lengths 26.000”, 39.000” & 52.000” depending on size
Discs
Outside Diameter 12.250” to 84.000”
Thicknesses 2.000” and up
Rings
Outside Diameter 12.250” to 84.000”
Inside Diameter Call for Availability
Thicknesses 2.000” and up
Custom Cast Near Net Shapes & Cast Parts Available Upon Request
Some sizes may have minimum order quantities.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
Available Colors
- Natural
- Blue
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Gray
- Black
- Custom Colors on Request
- NYCAST nylons are available in 13 colors of nylon 6 to choose from to allow color-coding of components
