A popular variety self lubricating engineering plastics is Dupont Extruded Nylon type 66 material. This excellent material has been one of the chief mechanical plastics for almost 50 years.

Natural Black Cast Nylon type 6 materials

Nylon material is one of the most used Performance Plastic materials. Nylon is frequently chosen for critical needs like pulleys, slide ways, chute impact points and chain guides.  If you are looking for a wear resistant material simply click here, %LINK%
Long running and smooth performance are typical when using Nylon. Nylon comes in a wide range of sizes and shapes, including small extrusions to massive castings. The Black Black Extruded Nylon type 66 are produced in a massive size range.

Between the Delrin and Acetal rods, both materials are quite tough and easily machinable, as they have very similar physical properties. They look the same, but for practical uses there are a few differences that can make one preferable than the other. It also depends on your application. As with all plastic materials, make sure to check the typical properties data sheet for the desired properties you may need for your application.

Performance Plastic materials

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