Nylon Rod

AKA: Polyhexamethylene Adiptimide and Polycaprolactam (Cast)
Type 6, Type 6/6, Type 6/12 – Sheet and Rod
This material is used frequently in a self lubricating bearing surface or slide type applications. Resistant to most common chemicals. One of the most popular work horse materials of the mechanical plastics family. Used in Food Processing, Automotive, Fluid Handling, Electronics and Mining applications. Other brand or trade names for Type 6/6 and Type 6: Vekton®, Unipa®, Tecast®, Nyoil®, Tecamid®, Sustamid®, Capron®, Nylatron®, Ensilon®, and Zytel®. Is Nylon a Plastic…yes, one of the most common plastic materials available.