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Why Nylatron®

Nylatron® is suitable for many applications due to its excellent combination of properties, including high strength, wear resistance, and self-lubricating characteristics. Nylatron's® ability to withstand heavy loads, reduce friction, and endure in challenging environments makes it a preferred choice for manufacturing components like bearings, gears, bushings, rollers, and other mechanical parts where durability and smooth operation are crucial.

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Characteristics and Properties

Nylatron® is used in diverse industries where applications require high P-V (pressure-velocity). Markets include manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and more, where its combination of strength, wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties can provide significant benefits to the performance and longevity of components and systems. Characteristics and properties found across the product line include:

Very high strength, stiffness, and durability
Superior wear resistance
Good chemical resistance
Dimensionally stable
Electrically insulative
Machinable
Good thermal properties
Excellent Toughness
Noise reduction
Abrasion resistant
Weight reduction (vs metal)

Markets and Applications

Aerospace

Aerospace applications involve the use of Nylatron® in aircraft components such as bearings, bushings, and sliding pads, where its strength and self-lubrication qualities are essential for reliable and efficient performance. Common applications include:

Bearings and bushings for flight control systems
Sliding pads and wear strips
Gears and actuator components
Guide rails and rollers for aircraft interiors

Automotive and Mobility

Nylatron® finds application in the automotive industry for manufacturing thrust washers, timing gears, suspension bushings, and other parts that require high strength, durability, and low friction. Typical applications include:

Thrust washers
Valve seals
Timing gears
Suspension bushings
Bearings and bushings for transmission systems
Lifter guides
Engine components

Construction and Building

Nylatron^® is used in architectural hardware, window and door rollers, and machinery components in the construction and building sector. Some typical applications include:

Window and door rollers
Architectural hardware components
Conveyor systems for construction materials
Gears and bearings for construction machinery

Energy and Power Generation

In the energy and power generation industry, Nylatron^® is utilized for power transmission equipment like gears and sprockets, thanks to its wear resistance and durability. Some typical applications include:

Gears and sprockets for power transmission
Bearings for wind turbine systems
Bushings for hydroelectric power equipment
Conveyor components for coal and biomass handling

Industrial

Nylatron® is widely employed in industrial manufacturing for producing components like gears, bushings, rollers, and wear pads. Its exceptional wear resistance and self-lubricating properties contribute to smoother operations and extended product lifespans. Common applications include:

Gears and gear racks
Bearings and bushings
Rollers and pulleys
Wear pads and slide plates
Conveyor chain, sprockets, and components
Caster wheels
Actuator levers

Marine

Nylatron^® is utilized in marine applications for bushings, bearings, and other parts that need to withstand saltwater exposure and harsh marine environments. Some typical applications include:

Bearings and bushings for marine propulsion systems
Deck hardware components
Seals and gaskets for marine applications
Rollers for marine winches and cranes

Medical Devices

Nylatron's^® combination of properties makes it suitable for medical equipment components like gears, bearings, and instrument parts, where precision and reliability are crucial. Some typical applications include:

Gears and drives for medical equipment
Bearings and bushings for imaging systems
Components for surgical instruments
Conveyor system parts for automated medical processes

Mining and Heavy Machinery

Nylatron's^® toughness and wear resistance are advantageous for mining equipment components such as gears, rollers, and bushings. Some typical applications include:

Gears and bushings for mining equipment
Rollers and bearings for conveyor systems
Wear pads for earthmoving machinery
Components for crushing and grinding equipment

Oil and Gas

Nylatron's^® chemical resistance and self-lubricating attributes make it suitable for components in drilling equipment, valves, and pumps used in the oil and gas sector. Some typical applications include:

Valve seals
Pump components and impellers
Gears and couplings for drilling equipment
Bushings for offshore platform machinery

Textile and Packaging

Nylatron's^® self-lubricating and low friction properties are valuable for components in textile machinery, packaging equipment, and printing applications. Some typical applications include:

Rollers and guides for textile processing equipment
Conveyor system components for packaging lines
Bearings and bushings for printing machinery
Gears for paper and cardboard processing