Technical Specifications
| Density | 1.14 g/cm³ |
| Thermal expansion | 80-100 × 10⁻⁶ /°C |
| Compressive strength | ~80–90 MPa |
| Flexural strength | 90–120 MPa |
| Hardness | Shore D 75-85 |
| Impact strength (Charpy, notched) | 5–8 kJ/m² |
| Polymer type | Polyamide 6 (PA6 / Nylon 6) |
| Water absorption (24 h at 23°C) | ~1.3% |
| UV resistance | Moderate |
| Impact resistance | Very good |
| Chemical resistance | Good |
| Machinability | Good |
| Max service temperature | 150°C |
| Weldable | No |
| Suitable for | Gears, Bearings, Bushings, Wear strips |
Nylatron MC901 Nylon Rod (Blue)
Blue heat-stabilised cast nylon (PA6G) rod. Tougher and more dimensionally stable than extruded nylon, and the heat stabiliser holds those properties at sustained operating temperature — the usual choice for gears, bearings, wear pads and sheaves.
1m
Per-piece pricing for off-the-shelf lengths. Need a custom cut or a shorter length? Email us a quote.
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Technical Specifications
| Density | 1.14 g/cm³ |
| Thermal expansion | 80-100 × 10⁻⁶ /°C |
| Compressive strength | ~80–90 MPa |
| Flexural strength | 90–120 MPa |
| Hardness | Shore D 75-85 |
| Impact strength (Charpy, notched) | 5–8 kJ/m² |
| Polymer type | Polyamide 6 (PA6 / Nylon 6) |
| Water absorption (24 h at 23°C) | ~1.3% |
| UV resistance | Moderate |
| Impact resistance | Very good |
| Chemical resistance | Good |
| Machinability | Good |
| Max service temperature | 150°C |
| Weldable | No |
| Suitable for | Gears, Bearings, Bushings, Wear strips |
Need this custom cut or fabricated?
Send us your drawing (DXF, DWG, PDF, EPS, STEP) and we'll quote your Nylatron MC901 Nylon Rod (Blue) to spec.
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