Nylon Plastic Sheet
Plastics sheets are just one material group supplied and converted by Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd, which are available in many grades, colours, thicknesses and finishes, with one type being Nylon Plastic. Nylon plastic sheets are the most popular plastic used within the engineering sector as it is available in a number of standard sheet sizes from 250mm x 250mm up to 2000mm x 1220, in thicknesses from 1mm to 100mm thick. As Nylon plastic sheets can be manufactured by either casting or extruding, they can be made available in almost any bespoke size and thickness. Nylon plastic sheets can be taken in full or alternatively converted onsite using one of many saws, presses or our CNC oscillating knife into discs, washers, pads and strips, all of which can be supplied coated with a choice of adhesive tapes or foils.
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Characteristics of Nylon Plastic
- Colours: black/natural as standard
- Texture: smooth or various textured options can be cast or extruded
- Thicknesses: 1mm - 100mm
- Grades of ABS available: Flame retardant options; our fire retardant products have a UL94-V0 fire grade rating
- Metal Detectable - for food/pharmaceutical applications
- Temperature Range:Melt Temperature 250-290 (℃) Mould Temperature 50-90(℃)
- Chemical Resistances: Good resistance to wear, impact, shock, and chemicals
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What are Nylon Plastic Sheets?
Sheets of Nylon are a synthetic thermoplastic linear polyamide, most widely available in black or white (natural). Nylon plastics are commonly used for engineering applications as components such as gears, seals or washers can be cut from the sheets to order. Nylon plastic sheets are available in extruded and cast grades with the cast variant being stronger, easier to machine and can be made into very thick profiles that exceed the standard 100mm. Nylon plastic sheets can be produced in different grades such as oil filled, metal detectable and flame-retardant grades.
Why use Nylon Plastic Sheets?
Nylon plastic sheets are used for a number of reasons, they offer high tensile strength, stiffness and good mechanical properties. Nylon plastic sheets provide moderate resistance to chemicals, are electrically insulating and perform well when exposed to heat for prolonged periods, the high melting temperature makes it a great substitute for metals in many high-temperature environments. Nylon plastic sheets are relatively easy to machine using the right tools and can therefore be used in the production of jigs or wear pads, anti-vibration blocks and pads, as well as many times of seals and fittings. As Nylon plastic offers outstanding bearing and wear properties, components can often be found used as an alternative to metal fixtures and fittings which are resistant to corrosion, reduce the need for additional lubrication and will reduce the wear on moving parts.
Other Types of Plastic Available
Advanced Seals & Gaskets work with a multitude of material manufacturers and suppliers, giving our customers more choice of plastic sheeting - our most popular materials being:
- PTFE
- PVC
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
- ABS
- Polyester
- Acetal
- Acrylic
- Nylatron
Benefits of Using Nylon Plastic
- Available in a choice of grades including extruded metal detectable (primarily used in food and pharmaceutical processing operations) and flame retardant
- high chemical resistance
- high operating temperature
- good electrical insulating
- Good machinability
- Strong
- Excellent bearing and wear properties
Advantages of Using Nylon Plastic Sheets
Within a number of industries, Nylon is one of the most utilised plastics due to its extreme high-temperature resistance and strength. Components cut from Nylon plastic sheets are often used to replace metal bearings, jigs and fixtures as they will not corrode through weathering, water or chemical exposures. Nylon plastic parts made from general purpose grade are often utilised for mechanical construction and maintenance due to its optimal combination of mechanical strength, stiffness, toughness, mechanical damping properties and wear resistance together with a good electrical insulating ability and a good chemical resistance. Using Nylon components can reduce the need for additional lubrication when used between moving parts, reduce the weight of a product by replacing metal parts and fixtures with plastic ones, reduce noise and wear caused by abrasion or impact. Nylon plastic sheets are very strong , offering some flex and recovery, making them more resistant to impact in comparison to metal alternatives, absorbing shock, noise and vibration. Some popular uses for Nylon plastic sheets include the production of bearings, gears, rollers, seals, wear pads and other machinery parts in engineering, aircraft, automotive and electronics industries.
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