Nylon sheets/pads are usually made of polyamide (Nylon) materials, and they are widely used in many industrial and engineering fields. Nylon, as a high-strength, wear-resistant, and chemical-resistant material, has excellent physical properties. The following are some detailed introductions to nylon sheets and nylon pads:

1. Material properties

High strength and high toughness: Nylon has excellent tensile strength, impact resistance, and fatigue resistance, and can withstand large loads and impacts, and is suitable for mechanical parts.

Wear resistance: Nylon has a low coefficient of friction and good wear resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing wear-resistant gaskets or liners.

Corrosion resistance: Nylon has strong chemical resistance and can withstand the erosion of common industrial liquids such as oil, gasoline, lubricants, and solvents.

Water absorption: Nylon has a certain degree of water absorption and is greatly affected by humidity, so it is necessary to consider the humidity changes in the environment in the application.

Self-lubrication: Nylon has a certain degree of self-lubrication, which can reduce friction and increase service life.

2. Application areas

Mechanical industry: commonly used in the manufacture of mechanical parts, such as bearings, gears, washers, seals, etc., especially in environments that require wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

Electronic industry: used as insulating materials, widely used in parts and components of electrical equipment.

Automotive industry: used in automobile seals, brackets, gaskets and other parts, which can withstand high temperatures and pressures.

Food industry: used as anti-corrosion gaskets or parts in processing equipment because it has high requirements for food safety.

Aerospace: Nylon pads are widely used in aerospace devices because of their light weight and high temperature and corrosion resistance.

3. Specifications and sizes

The specifications of nylon sheets and pads can be customized according to specific usage requirements. The common thickness range is 0.5mm to 100mm, and the width and length are provided according to actual needs.

A variety of colors are available, usually natural colors (milky white or transparent), and pigments can also be added according to requirements.

4. Advantages

Good processability: Nylon materials are easy to process and can be formed by cutting, turning, milling and other methods, suitable for the production of various complex shapes.

High temperature resistance: Although nylon has a relatively low melting point (about 250°C), it can withstand high temperatures for a short period of time and is suitable for a certain range of high temperature environments.

Environmental protection: Nylon is recyclable, so it has a greater advantage in industries with high environmental protection requirements.

5. Disadvantages

Strong water absorption: Nylon is easy to absorb water in a humid environment, which may cause changes in physical properties such as dimensional deformation and reduced strength.

Poor UV resistance: Nylon is easily affected by ultraviolet rays. Long-term exposure to sunlight will cause the material to become brittle, so it needs to be treated with UV protection when used outdoors.

6. Processing method

Injection molding: Suitable for mass production, often used to produce precision parts.

Machining: Suitable for customized parts, processed by CNC machine tools, capable of processing complex shapes.

Hot pressing: Processed into the desired shape by heating and pressure, often used in the production of sheets or gaskets.

7. Common types of nylon materials

Nylon 6 (PA6): It is the most common type of nylon, with good heat resistance and mechanical properties.

Nylon 66 (PA66): Compared with nylon 6, PA66 has higher strength and rigidity and is suitable for high-load environments.

Reinforced nylon: By adding reinforcing materials such as glass fiber and graphite, the strength, rigidity, wear resistance and other properties of nylon are improved.

Nylon sheets and nylon pads are widely used in the industrial field, especially in situations that require wear resistance, corrosion resistance, lightness and high strength. According to specific needs, you can choose the appropriate nylon material and processing technology.