Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : Cast Nylon 6 Explained: Inside Nylatron®’s Strength and Versatility:

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Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

Cast Nylon 6 Explained: Inside Nylatron®’s Strength and Versatility:

Cast nylon 6 has been a game-changer since its commercialization in the 1960s. In addition to offering a strong, versatile alternative to traditional metals, the castability of this second-generation nylon unlocked a new industry for large parts that Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) still serves today with its Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 range of high-performance materials.




From gears and bearings to rollers and wear pads, cast nylon has become an engineering staple prized for its strength, machinability, and versatility.


Among these materials, Nylatron® Cast Nylon 6 stands out for its ability to replace metal components in demanding applications while offering lighter weight, quieter performance, and longer service life.


Fast Facts – What You Need to Know:

Cast nylon is created through a controlled chemical reaction, producing large, custom shapes with fewer internal stresses than extruded nylon.

Nylatron® enhances cast nylon with solid lubricants, improving wear resistance and reducing friction in moving parts.

Ideal for #bushings, bearings, sheaves, wear pads, and structural components that demand load-bearing strength and dimensional stability.

Offers excellent machinability — meaning tighter tolerances and smoother finishes in complex components.


Why Cast Nylon?

Cast nylon is formed through a casting process rather than extrusion, allowing for thicker sections, larger parts, and superior molecular structure. This gives it high strength and low internal stress — key advantages in industrial applications where stability under load is critical.


The Nylatron® Difference

Our Nylatron® family of cast nylon materials takes performance further by embedding solid lubricants into the nylon matrix. These lubricants enhance wear resistance and reduce the need for external lubrication, leading to quieter operation, longer component life, and reduced maintenance.

Applications range from high-load #bearings to #conveyor components — wherever reduced friction and long-term stability are essential.


Nylatron® GS

One standout grade is #Nylatron® GS, designed to deliver excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability while offering enhanced machinability. Its low coefficient of friction helps extend component life and reduce energy consumption in systems with continuous motion.

For engineers seeking a metal alternative that delivers on strength, reliability, and precision, Nylatron® #CastNylon6 offers the complete package. Compared to metal components, Nylatron® Cast Nylon 6 delivers:


source : Mitsubishi Chemical Group

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