Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Cast Nylon 6 (PA6-C) |
| Colour | Black |
| Density | ~1.14 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | 70–85 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ~2.8–3.2 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 20–40% |
| Melting Point | ~220 °C |
| Continuous Service Temp | −40 °C to +100 °C |
| Water Absorption (24 h) | ~0.3–0.7% |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance | Good |
| UV Resistance | Better than natural nylon |
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Black Nylon Rod
Black cast nylon rod is a tough, durable engineering plastic offering excellent strength, wear resistance, and impact performance. It machines easily and provides good dimensional stability, making…
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Why choose Black Nylon Rod?
Key Features
Typical Applications
- High strength and toughness
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- Low friction for smooth movement
- Good chemical and oil resistance
- Easy to machine and fabricate
- Improved UV resistance (black grade)
- Bushings and bearings
- Rollers, pulleys, and wheels
- Gears and wear pads
- Spacers, sleeves, and insulators
- General-purpose machined components
Black Nylon Rod is a versatile, high-performance engineering plastic widely used in industrial, mechanical, and fabrication applications. Known for its excellent strength, toughness, and wear resistance, nylon rod is a reliable choice where durability and dimensional stability are required.
Manufactured from high-quality nylon (PA6 or PA66 depending on stock), this material offers outstanding mechanical properties, including high tensile strength and good impact resistance. It performs well under repeated stress, making it ideal for moving parts and load-bearing components. The low coefficient of friction ensures smooth operation in applications involving sliding or rotating contact.
Black nylon rod also provides excellent resistance to abrasion, oils, fuels, greases, and many chemicals, allowing it to perform in harsh industrial environments. It machines cleanly and accurately, making it suitable for turning, drilling, milling, and threading with standard workshop tools. The black pigment improves UV resistance compared to natural nylon, helping maintain performance and appearance in exposed conditions.
Black nylon rod is a cost-effective, reliable material for both heavy-duty industrial use and general fabrication. It offers an excellent balance of strength, machinability, and long service life, making it a staple material in engineering and manufacturing environments.
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Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Cast Nylon 6 (PA6-C) |
| Colour | Black |
| Density | ~1.14 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | 70–85 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ~2.8–3.2 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 20–40% |
| Melting Point | ~220 °C |
| Continuous Service Temp | −40 °C to +100 °C |
| Water Absorption (24 h) | ~0.3–0.7% |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance | Good |
| UV Resistance | Better than natural nylon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is black nylon rod made from?
Black nylon rod is typically cast Nylon 6 (PA6-C) with carbon black filler to improve wear and UV resistance.
What are black nylon rods commonly used for?
Wear parts such as bushings, rollers, spacers, guides, pulleys, gears, and sliding components where low friction and durability matter.
Is cast nylon better than extruded nylon?
Yes for machining and stability. Cast nylon has lower internal stress, machines cleaner, and holds tolerances better than extruded nylon.
Does black nylon rod absorb water?
Yes. Like all nylons, it absorbs moisture, which can cause slight dimensional changes. This must be allowed for in tight-tolerance applications.
Is black nylon rod UV resistant?
More resistant than natural nylon due to the black filler, but it is not fully UV-stable for long-term outdoor exposure.
Can black nylon rods handle heavy loads?
Yes. Cast nylon has high load-bearing capacity compared to many plastics, making it suitable for structural and wear applications.
Can black nylon rod be glued or welded?
Bonding is difficult and unreliable. Mechanical fastening or press-fit designs are recommended.
Need this custom cut or fabricated?
Send us your drawing (DXF, DWG, PDF, EPS, STEP) and we'll quote your Black Nylon Rod to spec.
What you can make with Black Nylon Rod
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.
Plastic Electrical Insulators & Insulation Components
Machined plastic electrical insulators, standoffs, barriers, and busbar supports in nylon, acetal, PTFE, and polycarbonate. Cut and machined to drawing, delivered Australia-wide.
Ute Tray Sliders
UHMWPE low-friction sliders for toolbox and drawer systems.
Nylon Washers, Spacers & Custom Small Parts
Nylon washers, plastic spacers, shoulder washers, and PTFE washers in standard metric sizes or machined to your spec. From one-off prototypes to production quantities, delivered Australia-wide.
Plastic Sheaves, Pulleys & Rollers
Machined nylon and UHMWPE sheaves, rope pulleys, cable rollers, and guide wheels. Lighter than steel, kind to ropes and cables, machined to your drawing.
Guides & articles
Top 10 Ordering Mistakes With Plastic Materials (And How to Avoid Them)
Avoid common plastic ordering errors by selecting proper thickness, material type, and UV resistance; ensuring precise measurements; considering tolerances; and consulting suppliers for smooth, cost-effective projects.
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Conveyor Belts Conveyor belts fail for one simple reason: wear. Friction, abrasion, impact, moisture, and contamination slowly destroy metal components and belts, driving up downtime and maintenance costs. That is why plastic wearable parts on conveyor belts are now standard across food processing, packaging, mining, recycling, and manufacturing lines. This guide breaks down where plastic […]
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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.
Learn moreFabrication
Assembly and bonding of nylon into finished products.
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