Nylatron is a tradename for a family of
nylon
Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers characterised by amide linkages, typically connecting aliphatic or Polyamide#Classification, semi-aromatic groups.
Nylons are generally brownish in color and can possess a soft texture, with some varieti ...
plastics, typically filled with
molybdenum disulfide
Molybdenum disulfide (or moly) is an inorganic chemistry, inorganic compound composed of molybdenum and sulfur. Its chemical formula is .
The compound is classified as a transition metal dichalcogenide. It is a silvery black solid that occurs as ...
lubricant powder. It is used to cast plastic parts for machines, because of its mechanical properties and wear-resistance.
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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 ]actuator
An actuator is a machine element, component of a machine that produces force, torque, or Displacement (geometry), displacement, when an electrical, Pneumatics, pneumatic or Hydraulic fluid, hydraulic input is supplied to it in a system (called an ...
s where unusual shapes are required
* heavy-duty caster wheels, normally as a replacement for cast iron or forged steel
* plain bearing
file:NYC 100-driving-axle-friction-bearing.jpg, Plain bearing on a 1906 S-Motor locomotive showing the axle, bearing, oil supply and oiling pad
file:Linear-table with detail numbered.png, A sliding table with four cylindrical bearings
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material, especially in screw conveyor
A screw conveyor or auger conveyor is a mechanism that uses a rotating helical screw (simple machine), screw blade, called a "''flighting''", usually within a tube, to move liquid or granular materials. They are used in many bulk handling in ...
applications[
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References
External links
Matweb datasheets
Polymers
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