Cast nylon 6 has been a game-changer since its commercialization in the 1960s. In addition to offering a strong, versatile alternative to traditional metals, the castability of this second-generation nylon unlocked a new industry for large parts that Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) still serves today with its Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 range of high-performance materials.
Strength, Size, and Performance You Can Count On
Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 is the industry standard for use in bearing and wear applications, and an ideal replacement for materials ranging from bronze to nylon 66, acetal and even ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene.
Unlike these materials, Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 offers:
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Higher molecular weight and crystallinity—for improved strength and better wear and fatigue resistance
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Greater range of part sizes—from under 1 lb. to over 1,000 lbs., in rods, tubes, and near-net shapes
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Superior fatigue resistance—for long-lasting durability in demanding applications like rollers and gears
Custom Casting Goes Big
The introduction of cast nylon 6 opened the door to cost-effective production of large shapes, offering a smart alternative between machining standard shapes and investing in injection molds. Today, Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 helps reduce costs for larger production runs. It can be custom molded into disks over six feet in diameter and gear rings up to 96 inches.
Outperforming Metal
Compared to metal parts, Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 parts deliver:
Heavy-Duty Applications
With its unmatched durability, Nylatron™ cast nylon 6 is trusted in industries where high loads, abrasive conditions, and large part sizes are the norm.
Heavy equipment—Construction, agriculture, and mining machinery
Food processing—When size and operating conditions require a tough, reliable solution
Parts |
Equipment |
| Wear pads | Mobile cranes, agricultural equipment with telescoping axles, telehandlers, rollback car carriers |
| Sheaves |
Mobile, straddle, and marine cranes, fire trucks with extended ladders, stage rigging, and boat lifts |
| Outrigger feet | Mobile cranes |
| Trackplates |
Subsea trenchers, marsh buggies, and soft soil harvesters/excavators |
| Rollers |
Scissor lifts, manlifts, mobile cranes, agricultural equipment, and food processing and packaging machinery |
| Bushings |
Agricultural equipment, telehandlers, and excavators |
| Gears |
Food processing and packaging machinery |
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Need guidance?Our team can help you determine which Nylatron™ grade is right for your customers. Contact us. |
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