Nylatron

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 DSM Plastics and was originally developed and manufactured by Nippon Polypenco Limited.[2]

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 applications[3]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Joyce, G. C; Rack, P. M. H (1969). "Isotonic lengthening and shortening movements of cat soleus muscle". The Journal of Physiology. 204 (2): 475. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.1969.sp008925. PMC 1351565. PMID 5824648.
  3. Mostacci, Aldo (2006). "Materials: Plastic fantastic down under". Filtration & Separation. 43 (9): 36. doi:10.1016/S0015-1882(06)71011-4.


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