Nylatron® Nylon
Properties

Nylatron® GS

MoS2-filled

Outstanding strength and rigidity

Lower coefficient of thermal expansion than other nylons

Maintains fits and clearances

Reduced likelihood of bearing seizure

Broadest size range availability

Good mechanical and electrical properties

Ideal balance of strength & toughness

Improved load-bearing properties

Nylatron® GSM

Cast as finished parts or near net shapes (Type 6/Cast)
Typical Uses
  • Construction and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • Food Processing and Packaging Equipment
  • Bushings
  • Bearings
  • Roller wheels
  • Pulleys
  • Sheaves
  • Wear pads
  • Valve seats
  • Seals

Nylatron® Nylon Machinable Stock Shapes

Nylatron® stock shapes are ready to machine sheet, rod, or tube. Made from nylon, Nylatron® is enhanced and available in a variety of grades to meet specific requirements such as self-lubricating or enhanced load-bearing. The Nylatron® product range are high-performance nylon materials with high toughness, a low coefficient of friction, and excellent wear resistance. These properties make them the industry standard for use in bearing and wear applications, and ideal replacements for materials ranging from bronze to rubber.

Types of Nylatron®

  • Nylatron® GS - Extruded
    • A molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) filled nylon offering improved strength and rigidity. With a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than Nylon 101, Nylatron® GS parts maintain better fit and clearances and have less tendency to seize as bearings.
  • Nylatron® GSM - Cast
    • Contains finely divided particles of molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) to enhance its load-bearing capabilities while maintaining the impact resistance inherent to nylon.
  • Nylatron® GSM - Blue
    • The first cast nylon to combine both molybdenum disulphide (MoS) and oil for the load capacity of Nylatron® GSM nylon, plus improved frictional characteristics. It excels in higher pressures and at low speeds up to 40 fpm.
  • Nylatron® LIG - Oil filled
    • Combines the toughness of cast PA6 with an oil-based lubricant that is encapsulated within the nylon matrix. Nylatron® LIG increases the load-bearing performance of the material when compared to unfilled nylons and reduces the coefficient of friction.
  • Nylatron® LFG - FDA Compliant
    • Takes the performance of Nylatron® LIG and adds FDA compliance for applications where food contact is possible. Food packaging and processing equipment users can now benefit from the benefits of this material.
  • Nylatron® NSM - Premium Grade
    • Outperforms all other "premium" wear-grade materials by far. Ideal for bearings and wear pads, Nylatron® NSM offers advantages beyond superior wear resistance at an affordable price. It provides weight and noise reduction, corrosion resistance, and easy machining.
  • Nylatron® WP - Wear Pads
    • Developed specifically for wear pads, Nylatron WP outperforms its competition across a wide range of applications and in multiple industries. Nylatron WP offers an economical solution to provide superior performance, weight and noise reduction, corrosion resistance, and easy machining.


Nylatron® is a registered trade name of MCAM. Their comprehensive range of semi-crystaline polyamide materials includes special formulations for demanding applications requiring extremely low wear rates, near zero stick-slip, internal lubrication, long-term thermal stability, and high-pressure velocity. To help determine the best Nylatron® for your application contact your Alro Plastics representative today.