Nylon (PA) Sheets, Rods & Round Bars
Technical Specification
| Grades Available | PA6, PA66, PA12 |
|---|---|
| Form | Rods, Sheets, Tubes |
| Standard Sizes | Sheets up to 2000 x 1000mm; Rods 10mm to 300mm diameter; custom tubes on request |
| Key Properties | High mechanical strength, wear and impact resistance, self-lubricating (low friction), good machinability |
| Typical Uses | Bushings, rollers, gears, wear strips, structural components |
Key Benefits of Nylon (PA) Engineering Plastic
Nylon is one of the most widely used engineering plastics for mechanical components because it combines high strength with self-lubricating properties. Key benefits include:
- High Mechanical Strength: Handles continuous loading and impact better than many other engineering plastics.
- Wear & Impact Resistance: Performs reliably in sliding and rotating applications such as bushings and gears.
- Self-Lubricating: A naturally low coefficient of friction reduces the need for external lubrication in many applications.
- Good Machinability: Machines cleanly to tight tolerances for custom parts.
PA6 and PA12 grades offer better dimensional stability in humid environments, while PA66 offers higher stiffness and heat resistance — our team can help you choose the right grade for your application.
Common Applications of Nylon Engineering Plastic
Nylon (PA) is used across a wide range of industrial and mechanical applications where strength, wear resistance, and machinability matter, including:
- Bushings and bearings
- Gears and sprockets
- Rollers and pulleys
- Wear strips and guide rails
- Structural and fabricated machine parts
See our full Engineering Plastics Product range for other polymer grades, or our Technical Engineering Plastic Products page for material selection guidance.
Cast Nylon and Nylon Components We Supply
In addition to extruded nylon (PA6 / PA66) sheets and rods, we supply cast nylon — available in larger diameters and thicker plates, with good wear resistance for heavy-duty parts.
- Cast nylon rods and sheets — natural, black and blue grades for large machined parts
- Nylon bushes — hollow bars and finished bushes
- Nylon tubing — for pneumatic and fluid lines
- Wheels, rollers, pulleys and gears — machined from cast or extruded nylon
- Machined and moulded components — made to your drawing
Related: POM (Acetal) for tighter tolerances, and UHMWPE sheets and rods for sliding wear.
Q1. What Nylon Grades Does Diode Trading EST Stock?
A. We stock PA6, PA66, and PA12 nylon in sheet and rod form, and can supply custom-machined parts on request.
Q2. What Is Nylon Used For In Industrial Applications?
A. Nylon is commonly used for bushings, gears, rollers, wear strips, and structural machine components thanks to its strength, wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties.
Q3. How Does Nylon Compare To Other Engineering Plastics?
A. Nylon offers a strong balance of mechanical strength, impact resistance, and machinability, with self-lubricating properties that make it well suited to moving parts such as bushings and gears.
Q4. Do You Offer Custom Cutting And CNC Machining For Nylon?
A. Yes, we provide custom cutting to precise dimensions and CNC machining for precision Nylon parts, in addition to standard stock sheets and rods.
Q5. Do You Deliver Nylon Products Across Saudi Arabia And The GCC?
A. Yes, Diode Trading EST supplies Nylon sheets and rods across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, with material test certificates (MTC) available on request.
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