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Description
This premium Nylon 66 30% glass filled black rod is a high-performance engineering plastic stock shape designed for demanding mechanical applications. Reinforced with glass fibre, it offers significantly increased rigidity, strength and creep resistance compared to standard unfilled nylon, making it ideal for precision components subjected to heavy loads and continuous service.
With excellent dimensional stability, good wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction, this engineering rod is widely used for machined parts such as bearings, bushes, gears, guides and structural components. Available in a range of diameters and standard lengths, it provides a reliable, machinable material solution for mechanical, automotive, industrial and general engineering environments.
Product Features
- Material: Nylon 66 reinforced with 30% glass fibre for enhanced stiffness and strength.
- Colour: Solid black rod for a uniform, professional engineering finish.
- Available diameters: 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 mm plus additional larger and smaller sizes to suit varied component dimensions.
- Standard lengths: Supplied in 1000 mm, 2000 mm and 3000 mm rods for flexible cutting and machining options.
- High mechanical strength: Superior tensile and flexural properties over standard nylon grades.
- Improved dimensional stability: Reduced moisture absorption and deformation for tighter tolerances.
- Good machinability: Suitable for turning, milling, drilling and other standard machining operations.
Key Features and Benefits
- Optimised for load-bearing parts, allowing the production of smaller, lighter components without compromising strength.
- Excellent resistance to creep and fatigue, helping maintain part integrity under continuous or cyclic loading.
- Reduced distortion and improved dimensional accuracy, supporting close-tolerance machining and consistent assembly fit.
- Good wear and abrasion resistance, extending service life in sliding, guiding and bearing applications.
- Lower overall maintenance and replacement costs thanks to its durability and performance in harsh industrial environments.
- Versatile stock form that can be easily cut to size, enabling efficient prototyping and short production runs.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Nylon 66 (polyamide 66) with 30% glass fibre reinforcement |
| Colour | Black |
| Available diameters | 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 mm (plus additional diameters on request) |
| Standard lengths | 1000 mm, 2000 mm, 3000 mm |
| Typical properties | High tensile and flexural strength, increased modulus, improved dimensional stability |
| Machining | Suitable for turning, milling, drilling and other conventional machining processes with appropriate tooling |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This glass filled Nylon 66 rod is intended for precision-engineered components where higher stiffness, strength and stability are required than with standard nylon grades.
- Bearings, bushes and wear rings in mechanical and industrial equipment.
- Gears, pulleys and drive components in power transmission systems.
- Structural spacers, supports and mounting blocks in machinery frames.
- Guides, slides and wear strips for material handling and automation systems.
- Precision engineered parts in automotive, agricultural and general industrial assemblies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does 30% glass filled Nylon 66 differ from standard unfilled nylon rod?
The 30% glass fibre reinforcement significantly increases stiffness, tensile strength and dimensional stability compared to standard unfilled nylon. This means the material deflects less under load, is more resistant to creep and offers better performance in structural and high-load applications, though it can be slightly more abrasive to cutting tools during machining.
Can this glass filled nylon rod be machined using standard workshop equipment?
Yes, the rod can be machined using conventional equipment for turning, milling and drilling, provided sharp, appropriate tooling and correct cutting conditions are used. Due to the glass reinforcement, tool wear can be higher than with unfilled plastics, so carbide or similarly robust tooling is recommended for best results.
Is this material suitable for outdoor or humid environments?
Glass filled Nylon 66 has better dimensional stability and lower moisture uptake than unfilled nylon, making it more suitable for use in humid or varying environmental conditions. However, as a polyamide it can still absorb some moisture over time, so this should be considered where very tight tolerances or critical dimensions are required.