Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Heat Stabilised Nylon 6 (PA6 HS) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Density | ~1.14 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ~75–85 MPa |
| Compressive Strength | ~80–90 MPa |
| Impact Strength | Good |
| Coefficient of Friction (Dry) | ~0.30–0.40 |
| Wear Resistance | Good |
| Continuous Service Temperature | up to ~120 °C |
| Melting Point | ~220 °C |
| Heat Stabilisation | Improved resistance to thermal aging |
| Chemical Resistance | Oils, fuels, greases, alkalis (limited acid resistance) |
Blue Nylon Rod (Heat Stabilised)
Heat stabilised blue cast nylon rod is engineered for improved performance in elevated temperature environments. It offers excellent strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, making it…
Available variants
14 rod sizes in stock
- 30mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-30MM-1M $31.68 + GST
- 40mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-40MM-1M $51.05 + GST
- 50mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-50MM-1M $79.78 + GST
- 60mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-60MM-1M $105.43 + GST
- 70mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-70MM-1M $143.68 + GST
- 80mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-80MM-1M $187.52 + GST
- 90mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-90MM-1M $237.29 + GST
- 100mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-100MM-1M $292.95 + GST
- 110mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-110MM-1M $292.88 + GST
- 125mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-125MM-1M $378.18 + GST
- 130mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-130MM-1M $408.99 + GST
- 150mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-150MM-1M $544.63 + GST
- 180mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-180MM-1M $763.44 + GST
- 200mm 1000mm RD-NYLON-HS-200MM-1M $942.56 + GST
Per-piece pricing for off-the-shelf lengths. For custom cuts or shorter lengths, email us a quote request .
Why choose Blue Nylon Rod (Heat Stabilised)?
Heat stabilised cast nylon rod is a high-performance engineering plastic designed for applications exposed to elevated temperatures and continuous mechanical load. The heat stabilisation process improves the material’s resistance to thermal ageing, allowing it to maintain strength, toughness, and dimensional stability over long service periods compared to standard cast nylon.
This grade offers excellent wear resistance, good impact strength, and high load-bearing capability, making it well suited to demanding industrial environments. It machines cleanly and accurately, allowing tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes to be achieved in finished components. The blue colour provides easy material identification in workshops and production settings.
Heat stabilised cast nylon rod is commonly used for bushes, bearings, rollers, gears, wear pads, guides, pulleys, and other machined components where reliability under heat and load is critical. It is ideal for applications where standard nylon may soften or lose performance over time due to sustained operating temperatures.
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Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Heat Stabilised Nylon 6 (PA6 HS) |
| Colour | Blue |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Nylon Rod (Heat Stabilised)?
It is an engineering-grade nylon rod formulated with heat stabilisers to improve performance and longevity at elevated operating temperatures.
What type of nylon is it?
Typically based on Nylon 6 or Nylon 66 with added heat stabilisation. Exact grade depends on the manufacturer.
What does heat stabilised mean in practical terms?
It resists thermal degradation better than standard nylon, maintaining mechanical strength and dimensional stability when exposed to sustained heat.
What temperature range can it handle?
Continuous operating temperatures are commonly around 120–140 °C, with short-term peaks higher. This varies by grade and supplier.
Is it wear resistant?
Yes. It has good abrasion and wear resistance, making it suitable for moving and load-bearing components.
What you can make with Blue Nylon Rod (Heat Stabilised)

Bearings & Rollers
Turned nylon, acetal, and UHMWPE bearings and guide rollers.

Conveyor Components
Wear-resistant guides, idlers, and return rollers from engineering rod.

Bus & Coach Parts
Machined rod and tube for grab rails, bushings, and transit fittings.

Medical Components
Precision-turned PTFE, PEEK, and nylon parts for medical devices.

Ute Tray Sliders
UHMWPE low-friction sliders for toolbox and drawer systems.

Wear Strips
Nylon strips and pads for chain guides, slide tracks, and wear surfaces.

Machine Guards
Nylon gear guards, chain covers, and rotating-part enclosures.

House Numbers
CNC-routed acrylic rod and sheet lettering for homes and offices.
Processing Services
Services available for this product
CNC Lathe Machining
Turned nylon bushings, gears, pulleys, and threaded parts.
Learn moreCNC Routing
Milling, profiling, and drilling in nylon sheet and block.
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Finished nylon components to drawing or sample.
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Assembly and bonding of nylon into finished products.
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