General Info
Nylatron® NSM Polyamide Type 6 offers the best bearing and wear Nylatron® available today. Proprietary type 6 nylon formulation produced using Quadrant’s Monocast® process. Solid lubricant additives impart self-lubricating, high pressure/velocity and superior wear resistance characteristics. Nylatron® NSM was developed specifically for demanding applications where larger size parts are required. It is ideal for bearings, gears and wear pads. in wear applications, Nylatron® NSM lasts up to 10 times longer than standard Type 6 nylon.
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Key Properties
- Self lubricating Nylon Type 6 for superior wear resistance
- Highest wear resistant thermoplastic available
- Low Wear K-factor = 12
- PV = 5 X standard cast nylons
- Extended part life
- Broadest Size Range Availability
- Can be Cast as Finished Parts and Near Net Shapes (Nylon 6)
Limitations
- High Moisture Absorption
- Limited Resistance to Strong Acids & Alkalies Note - Nylons can absorb up to 7% (by weight) water under high humidity or submerged in water. This can result in dimensional changes up to 2% and a corresponding reduction of physical properties. Proper design techniques can frequently compensate for this factor.
Applications
- Bushings & Bearings
- Conveyor Wear Components
- Gears
- Metal Replacement Applications
- Pulleys
- Sheaves
- Wear Pads
- Bearing & Wear Parts for a Wide Range Automated Equipment
- Valve Seats & Seals
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
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 | .250” to 4.000”*
Width & Length | 24.000” x 48.000” & 48.000” x 120.000” **
* Greater than 3.500” thick is not a stocked item, minimums may apply
**48.000” x 120.000” available in .375” to 2.000” thicknesses only
Rod
Diameters | 2.000” to 12.000”
Rod Lengths
2.000” to 4.500” Diameters = 60.000” L
4.750” to 6.000” Diameters = 48.000” L
>6.000” = 12.000” Lengths
Note: Larger diameters up to 38”, custom lengths and intermediate diameters are possible. Contact us for details.
Tube
Outside Diameter OD | 2.000” to 80.000”
Inside Diameter ID | 1.000” to 78.000”
Disks
Diameters | 12.000” to 80.000”
Custom Castings
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.
