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Description
This premium nylon 66 extruded natural sheet is a high-performance engineering plastic designed for demanding mechanical and industrial applications. Offering a balance of strength, stiffness and wear resistance, it is ideal where long-lasting, reliable components are required.
Manufactured from natural (unfilled) nylon 66, the sheet provides excellent dimensional stability, good chemical resistance and low friction characteristics. It is commonly used to machine bushes, wear strips, guides, spacers and a wide range of precision-engineered parts in general engineering, automotive, food-processing and plant maintenance environments.
Product Features
- Material: premium extruded nylon 66 in natural (off-white) colour for easy inspection and machining.
- Thickness: 5 mm sheet thickness supplied in a convenient pack of 79 pieces for batch production.
- Sheet length: 133 mm, suitable for small to medium precision components and repeat parts.
- Sheet width: 26 mm, ideal for narrow strips, guides, shims and machined profiles.
- High mechanical strength and stiffness, suitable for load-bearing and structural applications.
- Good chemical resistance to oils, greases, fuels and many common industrial chemicals.
- Extruded finish providing consistent dimensions and a smooth surface for efficient machining.
Key Features and Benefits
- Excellent dimensional stability helps maintain tight tolerances and reduces the risk of distortion in service.
- Low friction and good wear resistance minimise noise and wear in sliding or rolling components.
- High impact and fatigue resistance make it suitable for dynamic, repeatedly loaded parts.
- Good machinability allows accurate turning, milling, drilling and profiling with standard workshop equipment.
- Resistance to many oils, greases and solvents supports reliable performance in harsh industrial environments.
- Lightweight yet strong construction can help reduce overall component weight versus metal alternatives.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded nylon 66, natural (unfilled) |
| Thickness | 5 mm (pack of 79 sheets) |
| Sheet length | 133 mm (nominal) |
| Sheet width | 26 mm (nominal) |
| Colour | Natural / off-white |
| Typical properties | High mechanical strength, good wear resistance, good chemical resistance, low coefficient of friction |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This nylon 66 extruded sheet is suited to precision-engineered components where strength, wear resistance and dimensional stability are essential.
- Wear strips, guides and tracks on conveyors and automated machinery.
- Bushes, spacers and thrust washers in mechanical assemblies.
- Precision shims and packing pieces in plant maintenance and repair.
- Small structural components and brackets replacing metal to reduce weight.
- Prototyping and low-volume production of engineering parts requiring good machinability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this nylon 66 sheet be machined with standard workshop tools?
Yes. The extruded nylon 66 sheet machines well using standard metalworking tools such as saws, drills, milling cutters and lathes. Sharp tools and appropriate cutting speeds are recommended to achieve a clean finish and maintain dimensional accuracy.
Is the natural nylon 66 sheet suitable for use with oils and lubricants?
Yes. Nylon 66 generally offers good resistance to most mineral oils, greases and many industrial lubricants, making it suitable for use in oil-lubricated machinery and components. Always verify compatibility with any aggressive chemicals present in your application.
Can the sheets be used outdoors or in humid environments?
Nylon 66 can absorb moisture over time, which may cause slight dimensional changes, particularly in very humid or wet environments. It can be used outdoors, but for applications requiring very tight tolerances or prolonged exposure to moisture, this potential dimensional change should be taken into account at the design stage.