Polyamide (Nylon 6 & Nylon 66)

Polyamide, commonly known as Nylon, is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics, recognized for its excellent mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability. Among the various types, Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 are the most prominent, offering unique balances of performance, cost, and processability.

Benefits:

• ✅ High mechanical strength & stiffness

• ✅ Excellent fatigue and wear resistance

• ✅ Thermal resistance (especially Nylon 66)

• ✅ Good chemical and oil resistance

• ✅ Low friction and self-lubricating nature

• ✅ Easy to process via injection molding or extrusion

Applications:

• Automotive Industry
  Used for engine covers, air intake manifolds, gears, bearings, and under-the-hood components due to thermal and chemical resistance.

• Electrical & Electronics
  Suitable for connectors, cable ties, and switch housings due to electrical insulation properties.

• Consumer Goods
  Common in sportswear, zipper fabrics, fishing lines, tools, and power tool housings.

• Industrial Applications
  Used in conveyor belts, rollers, bushings, and machine parts exposed to friction and impact.

• Textiles & Fibers
  Nylon 6 is widely used in textile filaments, industrial yarns, and carpets.

Logistics & Trade Info:

• Form: Granules / Pellets / Fibers

• Grades: Unfilled, Glass-filled, Lubricated, Flame Retardant

• Packaging: 25 kg bags or jumbo bags

• Origin: Germany, South Korea, China, India, USA

• Brands: BASF (Ultramid), DSM (Akulon), Ascend, Toray, RadiciGroup

• Ports: Hamburg, Rotterdam, Shanghai, Busan, Bandar Abbas

• Trade Terms: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF

Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 offer a dependable solution for industries requiring high performance under mechanical and thermal stress. Their adaptability across automotive, industrial, textile, and electronic applications makes them essential in any materials portfolio for advanced manufacturing.