Properties of Nylon:
Tough, versatile, cost-effective engineering thermoplastic
Good balance of impact and tensile strengths
Good heat resistance
Excellent chemical resistance to hydrocarbons
FDA and U.L. grades available
Rigidity and strength increased with glass reinforcement
Nylon is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from its surroundings)
Nylon is not biodegradable, but like most thermoplastics can be recycled and re-processed.
Nylon Plastic Injection Molding Uses:
Nylon is often used in clips, electrical connection bodies, gears, wheels, bushings, housings for power tools, firearms grips and stocks, automotive applications where hydrocarbons and higher temperatures are beneficial. Nylon has been used in many applications to replace metal including:
Electrical and electronics
Hardware
Gears
Glass
Carbon-reinforced