When most people think of Nylon, chances are that they think of the type of fabric that you might find in a t-shirt or a pair of gym shorts.
The truth is, however, that nylon is a strong and highly versatile material. It is used in the commercial, industrial, and specialty fields, including the medical industry, plumbing, fire safety sprinkler systems, and many others.
We at New Process Fibre have embraced the material. We use four different types of nylon, mixed and extruded in-house to ensure the highest quality, to produce a robust line of versatile products. New Process Fibre particularly specializes in Nylon washers.
Types of Nylon
We use custom dies—tooled in house—to stamp our products out of four primary types of Nylon. They all have unique properties and benefits.
Nylon 6 is the type found in thread and fabric, but it is also an excellent replacement for metals such as brass, steel, and aluminum. This makes it an excellent application for gears, spacers, washers, and plumbing applications. Nylon 6 has a typical tensile strength of 12,000 psi, flexural strength of 16,000 psi, and is highly resistant to heat, abrasion, water, wear, and vibration.
MDS (Molybdenum Disulfide) filled Nylon is a type of Nylon 6. Design for food grade applications, it is 3A-Dairy, FDA, and USDA compliant. Of all the grades of nylon 6, MDS filled Nylon is the hardest and strongest, which also makes it well suited to applications in wheels, gears, and bearings.
Nylon 6/6 is high viscosity Nylon. Its mechanical strength and high temperature performance are exceptional. It also has electrical and flammability properties that make it uniquely suitable for chemical and electrical applications.
Nylatron®, trademarked by Quadrant, is a blend of Nylon 6/6 and Molybdenum Disulfide. This addition increases the material’s mechanical and thermal properties. Self-lubricating and with a very low surface friction, Nylatron® is perfect for uses that preclude the application of lubricant for operational, safety, or practical reasons.
Why Choose New Process Fibre?
We at New Process Fibre are the most trusted supplier for the largest users of nylon washers for across the globe. In business for almost 90 years, we have built extensive expertise.
Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, MDS filled Nylon, and Nylatron® are sheet extruded in-house. With full control over raw materials, we are able to provide consistently high quality materials. We maintain a library of more than 8,000 washer dies and can custom tool new dies according to your designs.
With 75 active presses, capable of reaching 400 strokes per minute, stamping Nylon washers with New Process Fibre is cost effective for small batches and high volume orders alike. We can even customize the color of your washers.
For more information on New Process Fibre Nylon washers — including detailed specifications, customization options, quotes, and more — contact us today.
