Nylatech® SL Cast Nylon 6 Rod. Solid-lubricant-modified cast PA6 for machined sliding-wear components.
Select diameter and footage
Sold per linear foot (LFT): quantity 1 = 1' of material. Choose a 3" to 14" diameter. The price is per foot, not per four-foot bar.
For cut lengths, specify each piece’s length and the number of pieces; total footage alone does not define the cuts.
Choosing Nylatech® SL
Consider Nylatech® SL where external lubrication is difficult. Compare Nylatech® Oil-Filled for liquid-oil lubrication or Nylatech® PVM when evaluating bearing pressure and sliding speed together.
Rod provides a solid starting shape for turned rollers, pins and similar parts. For a large through-bore, compare tube stock to reduce centre material removal.
Other rod grades: Nylatech® Natural · Nylatech® Natural-Oil · Nylatech® Blue · Nylatech® MD · Nylatech® Oil-Filled · Nylatech® MD-Oil · Nylatech® PVM · Nylatech® Super Black · Nylatech® Food Grade Blue.
Allow for machining: dimensions are nominal stock sizes, not finished-part tolerances. Nylon absorbs moisture; consider dimensional change, temperature, chemicals and operating loads when specifying close-fitting parts.
Technical properties and data sheet
| Density | 1.13 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 10,000–12,000 psi |
| Compressive strength at 10% deflection | 14,000–15,000 psi |
| Flexural strength | 15,500 psi |
| Elongation | 20–45 % |
| Hardness | 80–84 Shore D |
| Water absorption, 24 hours | 0.3 % |
| Coefficient of friction, dynamic | 0.115 |
| Coefficient of friction, static | 0.151 |
Typical values, not finished-part performance guarantees. Compressive strength is at 10% deflection; dry-friction values refer to steel where stated. Nylatech® SL technical data.
Nylatech® SL in other shapes: Sheet · Tube (browse OD ranges).
Custom sizes and CNC-machined parts
For custom rod lengths or CNC-machined parts, send grade, diameter, each finished length and piece count. Include a drawing and required tolerances for machined parts. Request custom work.