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Description
This premium oil-filled Nylon 6 sheet is a high-performance engineering plastic designed for demanding mechanical applications. Infused with lubricant during manufacture, it offers excellent wear resistance and reduced friction compared with standard nylon, making it ideal where long service life and low maintenance are required.
Supplied in a distinctive yellow finish for easy identification, these sheets are available in a wide choice of thicknesses and convenient sheet sizes for machining into bushes, wear strips, guides, gears and other precision components. Commonly used in mechanical engineering, materials handling, automotive and general industrial equipment, oil-filled Nylon 6 provides reliable performance in dry-running and boundary-lubricated conditions.
Product Features
- Premium oil-filled Nylon 6 sheet with enhanced self-lubricating properties for reduced friction.
- Available thicknesses from 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, 20 mm and a further range of intermediate options to suit different design requirements.
- Sheet lengths of 1000 mm or 2000 mm to optimise material usage and minimise waste during machining.
- Two standard sheet widths: 500 mm and 1000 mm, suitable for both small components and larger wear plates.
- High-visibility yellow colour for quick identification in mixed-material stores and on the production floor.
- Good mechanical strength and stiffness, suitable for load-bearing engineering components.
- Excellent machinability, allowing accurate turning, milling, drilling and sawing using standard workshop equipment.
Key Features and Benefits
- Self-lubricating performance helps to reduce or eliminate the need for additional lubrication in many applications, cutting maintenance time and costs.
- Superior wear resistance extends component life in sliding and bearing applications, improving equipment uptime.
- Low coefficient of friction supports smoother motion and reduced energy consumption in moving assemblies.
- High impact and fatigue resistance makes the material suitable for dynamic, load-bearing mechanical parts.
- Lightweight alternative to metal that is corrosion-resistant and quieter in operation, helping to reduce noise and avoid rust-related failures.
- Versatile sheet format and broad thickness range allow efficient machining into a wide variety of custom components and profiles.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Oil-filled Nylon 6 (polyamide 6, self-lubricating grade) |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Available thicknesses (mm) | 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 mm plus additional intermediate options (further 9 thicknesses available) |
| Sheet length options (mm) | 1000 mm, 2000 mm |
| Sheet width options (mm) | 500 mm, 1000 mm |
| Typical applications | Wear strips, bushes, gears, rollers, guides, bearings and structural engineering components |
Applications and Ideal Uses
Oil-filled Nylon 6 yellow sheets are widely used wherever durable, low-friction engineered components are required, particularly in dry-running or intermittently lubricated systems.
- Machined bearing bushes, thrust washers and wear rings in mechanical handling equipment.
- Wear plates, guides and sliders on conveyors and automated production machinery.
- Gears, sprockets and drive components requiring low noise and reduced lubrication.
- Rollers, pads and support components in packaging, printing and processing lines.
- General mechanical engineering parts where a tough, lightweight, corrosion-resistant material is preferred over metal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advantage of oil-filled Nylon 6 compared with standard nylon sheet?
Oil-filled Nylon 6 contains lubricant dispersed throughout the material, giving it a lower coefficient of friction and improved wear resistance compared with standard nylon. This can reduce or remove the need for external lubrication in many applications and extends the service life of components made from the sheet.
Can these yellow Nylon 6 sheets be machined with standard workshop tools?
Yes, oil-filled Nylon 6 machines well using standard metalworking or woodworking equipment such as saws, drills and milling machines. Sharp tools and suitable cutting speeds are recommended to achieve a clean finish and maintain dimensional accuracy.
Which sheet thickness and size should I choose for my application?
The most suitable thickness and sheet size depend on the final component dimensions, loading conditions and safety factors. Thicker sheets offer higher rigidity and load capacity, while larger sheet lengths and widths reduce waste for bigger parts. It is good practice to assess the mechanical requirements of your design and choose the nearest standard thickness and sheet size that meets those needs with an appropriate margin.