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Description
This premium oil-filled Nylon 6 green rod is a high-performance engineering plastic specially formulated for demanding mechanical applications. The internal lubrication provides excellent sliding properties, low friction and reduced wear, making it an ideal choice for components that operate under continuous or repetitive movement.
Available in a wide range of diameters and standard lengths, this Nylon 6 rod is commonly used in mechanical engineering, maintenance workshops and OEM production environments. It is particularly suited to the manufacture of bearings, bushings, gears, rollers and wear strips where quiet running and minimal maintenance are essential.
Product Features
- Material: oil-filled Nylon 6 for enhanced self-lubrication and reduced friction.
- Colour: distinctive green finish for easy material identification in workshop and production settings.
- Diameters: available from 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm and 40 mm, plus many additional intermediate and larger diameters to suit most design requirements.
- Lengths: supplied in standard rod lengths of 1000 mm, 2000 mm and 3000 mm to optimise cutting yield and minimise waste.
- High wear resistance and abrasion performance for long service life in moving applications.
- Good mechanical strength and stiffness suitable for load-bearing and structural components.
- Excellent machinability using standard metalworking or plastics machining tools.
Key Features and Benefits
- Self-lubricating formulation reduces or eliminates the need for additional lubrication, lowering maintenance costs and downtime.
- Low coefficient of friction provides smooth, quiet operation, helping to improve efficiency and reduce noise in machinery.
- High wear and abrasion resistance extends component life and improves reliability in sliding or rotating applications.
- Good dimensional stability and strength allow for precise machining of close-tolerance parts that hold their shape in service.
- Wide choice of diameters and lengths allows efficient nesting of parts, reducing offcuts and improving material yield.
- Chemical resistance to oils, greases and many industrial fluids makes it suitable for harsh workshop and plant environments.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Oil-filled Nylon 6 engineering plastic |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 |
| Typical properties | High wear resistance, low friction, good impact strength and stiffness |
| Machining | Suitable for turning, milling, drilling and sawing with conventional tools |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This oil-filled Nylon 6 rod is ideal wherever low-friction, wear-resistant components are required in mechanical and industrial equipment.
- Bearings, bushings and plain bearings in machinery and handling equipment.
- Gears, sprockets and drive components requiring quiet, low-maintenance operation.
- Wear strips, guide rails and sliders in conveyor and materials-handling systems.
- Rollers, cams and mechanical linkages in production lines and automation systems.
- Custom machined parts and prototypes in mechanical engineering and maintenance workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this oil-filled Nylon 6 rod replace metal components in my application?
In many cases, yes. Oil-filled Nylon 6 can successfully replace metals such as bronze or mild steel in bearings, bushes, gears and wear parts, especially where lower weight, self-lubrication and quieter running are beneficial. However, for very high loads, temperatures or tight tolerances, a detailed design check is recommended before substitution.
How easy is it to machine this Nylon 6 rod, and do I need special tools?
The rod machines very well using standard metalworking or woodworking tools, such as lathes, mills and saws. Sharp tools with correct feeds and speeds, along with adequate support of the workpiece, will produce clean finishes and accurate dimensions without the need for specialist equipment.
Is the oil-filled Nylon 6 suitable for use with oils, greases and industrial lubricants?
Yes, it is formulated to perform well in contact with oils, greases and many common industrial lubricants. The internal oil content enhances sliding performance, while the Nylon 6 base resin offers good resistance to most workshop and machinery fluids. Always verify compatibility where exposure to aggressive chemicals is expected.