These polyamides, commonly referred to as Nylon are available in sheets, rod and tube form. Nylon is produced by either extrusion or casting. The process is in part a determinant of the nylon properties of the end product. Modifiers are added to enhance desirable characteristics.

Nylon is a tough, durable, general purpose engineering material with special grades for specialty applications. Typical application conditions would be medium speed and temperature in a rugged, abrasive, impact and high load environment.

Other benefits of Nylon include:

• Excellent bearing properties
• High impact strength and toughness
• Low power factor requirements
• High wear resistance
• Very good sliding properties

Applications of Nylon sheet, rod, and tube:

• High load bearings
• Wear pads
• Support and Guide wheels
• Conveyor and Tension rollers
• Wire rope sheaves
• Buffer pads
• Gears, etc.