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Description
This premium oil-filled nylon 6 green sheet is a high-performance engineering plastic designed to deliver exceptional wear resistance and reduced friction in demanding mechanical applications. The material is internally lubricated, offering a naturally low coefficient of friction that helps to minimise sticking, binding, and premature component failure.
Available in a range of thicknesses, lengths, and widths, this nylon 6 sheet is ideal for machining into wear parts such as bushes, gears, guides, and sliders across mechanical engineering, plant maintenance, and industrial equipment manufacture. Its self-lubricating properties make it especially suitable where conventional lubrication is difficult, undesirable, or requires reduction.
Product Features
- Manufactured from oil-filled nylon 6 for enhanced self-lubricating performance.
- Supplied in a distinctive green colour for easy identification in mixed-material assemblies.
- Available thicknesses from 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, 20 mm and additional options to suit a wide variety of machined components.
- Sheet lengths of 1000 mm or 2000 mm to balance machining flexibility with material economy.
- Sheet widths of 500 mm or 1000 mm for small parts through to larger wear plates and profiles.
- Suitable for turning, milling, drilling, and sawing using standard engineering workshop equipment.
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance for long service life in sliding and bearing applications.
Key Features and Benefits
- Self-lubricating formulation reduces the need for external lubrication, cutting maintenance time and helping to keep systems cleaner.
- Low friction surface improves efficiency in sliding mechanisms, reducing drive loads and energy consumption.
- High wear resistance extends component life in demanding applications, helping to reduce downtime and replacement costs.
- Good machinability allows precise, custom parts to be produced quickly from stock sheet using standard metalworking tools.
- Good mechanical strength and toughness provide reliable performance under impact and dynamic loading conditions.
- Dimensional stability and consistent quality support accurate tolerances for engineered components.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Oil-filled nylon 6 (polyamide 6), self-lubricating engineering plastic |
| Colour | Green |
| Available thicknesses (mm) | 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 mm (plus additional intermediate and larger thickness options) |
| Sheet lengths (mm) | 1000 mm or 2000 mm |
| Sheet widths (mm) | 500 mm or 1000 mm |
| Typical properties | High wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, good mechanical strength and impact resistance |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This oil-filled nylon 6 sheet is suitable for a wide range of mechanical and industrial uses where low friction and long wear life are essential.
- Machined wear components such as bushes, bearings, rollers, and gears.
- Guides, sliders, and wear strips in conveyors, packaging machinery, and handling systems.
- Support plates, cam followers, and profiles in mechanical and automation equipment.
- Replacement parts for plant maintenance where reduced lubrication is desired.
- General engineering prototypes and low-friction components in test rigs and fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the oil-filled nylon 6 sheet suitable as a direct replacement for metal components?
The oil-filled nylon 6 sheet can often replace metal in wear and sliding applications, offering reduced weight, lower friction, and quieter operation. However, suitability depends on load, temperature, and design; for highly loaded or high-temperature applications, engineering evaluation is recommended.
Can this nylon 6 sheet be machined with standard workshop tools?
Yes, the sheet can be machined using standard metalworking tools such as saws, drills, lathes, and milling machines. Sharp tools and appropriate cutting speeds are recommended to achieve clean finishes and accurate tolerances.
Does the self-lubricating property mean no additional lubrication is ever required?
The internal lubricant significantly reduces the need for external lubrication and improves performance in marginally lubricated or dry-running conditions. In very demanding or heavily loaded systems, additional lubrication may still be beneficial to maximise service life.