Technical Specifications
| Polymer Type | Polyamide 6 (PA6 / Nylon 6) |
| Density | 1.13–1.15 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption (24h @ 23°C) | ~1.3% |
| Tensile Strength | 70–85 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.5–3.0 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 30–60% |
| Continuous Service Temp | -40°C to +100°C |
| Melting Point | ~220°C |
| Coefficient of Friction (dry) | 0.25–0.4 |
| UV Resistance | Poor (not UV stabilised unless specified) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good against oils, fuels, greases; poor vs strong acids/alkalis |
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Natural Nylon Rod
Natural Nylon Rod (30 mm – 300 mm Diameter)
Per-piece pricing for off-the-shelf lengths. Need a custom cut or a shorter length? Email us a quote.
Why choose Natural Nylon Rod?
- High tensile strength and toughness
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- Low friction – ideal for moving parts
- Good resistance to oils, greases, and fuels
- Easy to machine and fabricate
Nylon Rod – Strong, Wear-Resistant & Easy to Machine
Nylon Rod is a high-performance engineering plastic ideal for precision- machined components . It offers exceptional mechanical strength, wear resistance, and low friction properties, making it perfect for demanding applications such as bushings, gears, rollers, and bearings.
With excellent impact strength and dimensional stability, nylon rod performs reliably under load and is easy to machine into complex parts.
Key Features:
Available in a wide range of diameters and lengths to suit your custom project or OEM requirement.
Ready to order your Natural Nylon Rod?
Cut to size, precision finished and dispatched Australia-wide. Not sure which material suits your job? We'll help you choose the right one.
Technical Specifications
| Polymer Type | Polyamide 6 (PA6 / Nylon 6) |
| Density | 1.13–1.15 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption (24h @ 23°C) | ~1.3% |
| Tensile Strength | 70–85 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.5–3.0 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 30–60% |
| Continuous Service Temp | -40°C to +100°C |
| Melting Point | ~220°C |
| Coefficient of Friction (dry) | 0.25–0.4 |
| UV Resistance | Poor (not UV stabilised unless specified) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good against oils, fuels, greases; poor vs strong acids/alkalis |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is natural nylon rod used for?
Natural nylon rod is used to machine wear-resistant and load-bearing components. Typical applications include bushes, rollers, gears, spacers, wear pads, guides, and structural parts. It is commonly used in manufacturing, materials handling, mining, and general engineering where toughness and abrasion resistance are required.
What grade is natural nylon rod?
Is natural nylon rod strong enough for mechanical applications?
Does natural nylon rod absorb moisture?
Can natural nylon rod be machined?
How does natural nylon rod compare to acetal or UHMWPE rod?
Is natural nylon rod suitable for outdoor use?
Natural nylon rod can be used outdoors but is not UV-stabilised as standard. Long-term exposure to sunlight can cause surface degradation. For permanent outdoor applications, UV-stabilised materials or shielding should be considered.
Can natural nylon rod be cut to length or machined to order?
My drawing specifies Ertalon 66SA, Sustamid 66, or MC901 cast nylon. Can you supply it?
Need this custom cut or fabricated?
Send us your drawing (DXF, DWG, PDF, EPS, STEP) and we'll quote your Natural Nylon Rod to spec.
What you can make with Natural 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.
Read guide →applicationsPlastic Wear Parts for Conveyor Belts: Materials, Applications, and Buying Guide
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.
Learn moreMachined Parts
Finished nylon components to drawing or sample.
Learn moreFabrication
Assembly and bonding of nylon into finished products.
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