The name "nylons" refers to the group of plastics known as polyamides. Nylons are typified by amide groups (CONH) and encompass a range of material types (e.g. Nylon 6,6; Nylon 6,12; Nylon 4,6; Nylon 6; Nylon 12 etc.), providing an extremely broad range of available properties. Nylon is used in the production of film and fibre, but is also available as a moulding compound.

Chemical resistance. The different types give a wide range of properties with specific gravity, melting point and moisture content The majority of nylons tend to be semi-crystalline and are generally very tough materials with good thermal and tending to reduce as the nylon number increases.

Nylon 6 Usage Areas

AUTOMOTIVE
Door Handles & Radiator Grills:
As an integral part of the vehicle's body the door handles have many difficult requirements. They must excellent surface appearance, paintability and UV resistance, but also good mechanical properties like stiffness and toughness

ELECTRICAL
Low Voltage Switch Gears:
This has a range of sub-category applications, miniature circuit breakers, residual current devices, fuses, switches and relays, contactors and cabinets.

GENERAL
Ski Bindings & In-line Skates:
Polyamide 6 is used in large applications in sport, such as ski bindings and in-line skates. This is because it has excellent fatigue properties and provides high impact and mechanical strength.

Nylon 66 Usage Areas

PA66, Nylons are tough, ridged, have high tensile strength and good resistance to creep, excellent abrasion, chemical and heat resistance and a low coefficient friction. The addition of fibres and fillers increases such properties as strength, stiffness and decreases moisture absorption. PA66 competes with PA6 for most applications. PA66 is heavily used in the automotive industry, appliance housings and generally where impact resistance and strength are required.

Applications:
Automotive parts, roller skates, carpet, bike parts, kitchen items, sports equipment, tool housings and bearings.