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Nylon 66
Nylon 66 is a very popular engineering plastic in the UK that does have some very slight advantages over the alternative Nylon grade. Nylon 66 is a grade that is produced by the extruding process only.

Nylon 66 - Key Qualities

• Hard Wearing
• Easy to Machine
• Electrical Insulation
• Low Friction

Nylon 66 Availability
Nylon 66 is available in both sheet and rod form and has a broad spread of size range options. Nylon 66 Rod is available from as small as 4mm diameter upto around 200mm diameter and Nylon 66 Sheet is available from around 5mm thick upto around 100mm thick. Thinner materials are available but is categorised as Nylon 66 Film.

Nylon 66 - Temperatures
Both Nylon 66 Rod and Sheet are able to opperate at a maximum constant temperature of 100°C although it is able to withstand 160°C but this higher temperature is only advised for short term applications.

Nylon 66 - Colours
Nylon 66 is available in either natural, which is sometimes described as white or it is also available in black. The natural grade of Nylon 66 contains no additives and is more suitable for cleaner environments or maybe food applications. Black Nylon 66 often contains a filler called Molybdenum Disulphide or MOS² for short. This is a black, graphite type additive that will improve the self lubrication of Nylon 66 which will reduce ongoing maintenance and often increase component lifespan.

Nylon 66 - Applications
Nylon 66 is probably the most well known engineering plastic around and engineers have found that it can be used for most applications. Nylon 66 can be used for bearings, bushes, wear blocks, gears and pulleys to name a few. Nylon 66 is also used in the manufacture of Nylon screws such is it diversity. If engineers are looking for an engineering plastic that is considered a good all round material, Nylon 66 would more than likely fit the bill.

Nylon 66 - Properties
Nylon 66 is primarily known for its high wear resistance and as such is commonly used in bearings and other areas that require moving parts to last a long time. Nylon 66 is also a good insulator for both heat transfer and also shock transfer, this can be an extra advantage and can often improve the lifespan of mating components. It is also a good electrical insulator as most plastics are, although the natural grade would have an advantage as black grades contain carbon within the dye and additives.