Nylatron is a tradename for a family of nylon plastics, typically filled with molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder. It is used to cast plastic parts for machines, because of its mechanical properties and wear-resistance.1
Nylatron is a brand name of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Inc. and was originally developed and manufactured by Nippon Polypenco Limited.
Nylatron is used in several applications such as:
- rotary lever actuators where unusual shapes are required
- heavy-duty caster wheels, normally as a replacement for cast iron or forged steel
- plain bearing material, especially in screw conveyor applications2
References
References
- Stan, Felicia; Fetecau, Catalin (2012). "Characterization of viscoelastic properties of molybdenum disulphide filled polyamide by indentation". Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials. 17 (2): 205. doi:10.1007/s11043-012-9198-5.
- Mostacci, Aldo (2006). "Materials: Plastic fantastic down under". Filtration & Separation. 43 (9): 36–37. doi:10.1016/S0015-1882(06)71011-4.