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Description
This premium oil-filled Nylon 6 rod is an engineering-grade plastic stock shape designed for demanding mechanical and wear applications. Enhanced with internal lubricants, it offers excellent sliding properties and reduced friction, making it ideal for components that experience continuous movement or repetitive contact.
The distinctive yellow rod is available in a wide range of diameters and convenient standard lengths, allowing easy machining into bushings, rollers, wear strips, pulleys and other precision parts. Combining self-lubricating performance with high thermal resistance, it is a reliable choice for industrial environments where durability and dimensional stability are essential.
Product Features
- Manufactured from high-quality oil-filled Nylon 6 for superior wear resistance and low friction.
- Self-lubricating properties reduce the need for external lubrication in many applications.
- Available diameters from 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm, 40 mm and many additional sizes to suit a wide range of machined parts.
- Standard lengths of 1000 mm, 2000 mm and 3000 mm for flexibility in cutting and fabrication.
- High thermal resistance, maintaining performance at elevated operating temperatures.
- Striking yellow colour for easy identification and enhanced visibility in plant and machinery.
- Good machinability, suitable for turning, milling, drilling and general engineering fabrication.
Key Features and Benefits
- Reduced friction and wear help extend service life of moving components, lowering maintenance and replacement costs.
- Internal lubrication promotes smoother, quieter operation compared with unmodified engineering plastics.
- High temperature capability allows reliable use in applications where heat is generated by speed, load or proximity to machinery.
- Excellent wear and impact resistance provide robust performance in heavily loaded or cyclic applications.
- Wide choice of diameters and lengths minimises waste and enables efficient material utilisation during machining.
- Bright yellow finish improves safety and inspection, making components easy to locate and identify in complex assemblies.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Oil-filled Nylon 6 (polyamide 6) engineering plastic |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Available diameters | 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm, 40 mm plus a wide range of additional diameters |
| Standard lengths | 1000 mm, 2000 mm, 3000 mm |
| Thermal resistance | High thermal stability suitable for elevated operating temperatures (typical continuous service temperatures around 100–120 °C) |
| Typical applications | Bearings, bushes, rollers, wear strips, gears and general engineering components |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This oil-filled Nylon 6 rod is suited to a broad range of industrial and mechanical applications where reduced friction, wear resistance and thermal stability are required.
- Machined bushes, bearings and sleeves in material handling and processing equipment.
- Rollers, guide rails and wear strips in conveyor and production line systems.
- Pulleys, gears and cam components in general engineering and machinery building.
- Low-maintenance sliding components in automotive, agricultural and construction machinery.
- Custom profiles and precision parts for maintenance, repair and overhaul operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this oil-filled Nylon 6 rod be machined using standard workshop equipment?
Yes, the rod can be machined with conventional metalworking tools such as lathes, mills and drills. Sharp tools and appropriate cutting speeds are recommended to achieve a smooth finish and maintain dimensional accuracy.
Is additional lubrication required when using components made from this rod?
In many applications, the internal oil lubrication significantly reduces or removes the need for external lubricants. However, for very high loads, speeds or critical wear situations, supplementary lubrication may still be beneficial to maximise service life.
Can the rod be used in applications exposed to elevated temperatures?
Yes, this oil-filled Nylon 6 rod offers high thermal resistance and is suitable for elevated operating temperatures typical of many industrial environments. It is important to confirm that the anticipated service temperature remains within the recommended continuous use range for Nylon 6.