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NYCAST ® RX/GX/BX Type 6 (Replaced by Nylatron ® NSM)

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NYCAST ® RX/GX/BX Type 6 (Replaced by Nylatron ® NSM)
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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

General Info

IMPORTANT: With the acquisition of Cast Nylons Limited by Mitsubishi Chemical Group starting April 1st, 2026, some Nycast products will no longer be available.  

Including Nycast Natural, MOS2, XHA Blue, GX & SLX, which will now be supported as follows:

·      Nycast Natural → Nylatron® 907 PA6

·      Nycast MOS2 → Nylatron® GSM PA6

·      Nycast XHA Blue → Nylatron® 901 PA6

·      Nycast GX → Nylatron® NSM

·      Nycast SLX → Nylatron® 703XL

NYCAST GX will be supported by Nylatron® NSM moving forward.

NYCAST RX (red ), NYCAST GX (grey) and NYCAST BX (black) are solid lubricant-filled Type 6 cast nylons. These materials are designed to provide low coefficient of friction with superior wear resistance, making them an excellent choice for high-load, low-speed applications.

Key Properties

  • Low Coefficient of Friction
  • Good Sliding Properties at Low Speed
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • High Young's Modulus
  • Easy to Machine

Limitations

  • High Moisture Absorption
  • Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies

Applications

  • Bushings & Bearings
  • Conveyor Components
  • Rollers
  • RX/GX Formulated for Higher Load Lower Speed Applications

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • NYCAST® RX/GX/BX

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

Note this product has been discontinued and has been replaced by Nylatron NSM. Sheet Thickness .125 inches Standard sheet size is 48.000 inches x 120.000 inches Thickness .250 inches to 2.000 inches Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000 inches x 48.000 inches, 28.000 inches x 57.000 inches, 36.000 inches x 48.000 inches and 48.000 inches x 120.000 inches Thickness 2.250 inches to 4.000 inches Standard Sheet Sizes 24.000 inches x 48.000 inches and 48.000 inches x 120.000 inches Thickness 6.000 inches and 8.000 inches Standard Sheet Size 24.000 inches x 48.000 inches Rod Diameter 1.000 inches to 28.000 inches Standard Lengths 24.000 inches, 48.000 inches and 120.000 inches depending on size Tube Outside Diameter 2.000 inches to 40.000 inches Inside Diameter .750 inches to 30.500 inches Standard Lengths 26.000 inches, 39.000 inches and 52.000 inches depending on size Discs Outside Diameter 12.250 inches to 84.000 inches Thicknesses 2.000 inches and up Rings Outside Diameter 12.250 inches to 84.000 inches Inside Diameter Call for Availability Thicknesses 2.000 inches and up Custom Cast Near Net Shapes and 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 you’re looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

  • RX Red
  • GX Gray
  • BX Black
  • Custom Colors Upon Request
  • NYCAST nylons are available in 13 colors of nylon 6 to choose from to allow color-coding of components

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of NYCAST ® RX/GX/BX Type 6 (Replaced by Nylatron ® NSM)

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

NYCAST® is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

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