The characteristics of Nylon 66 and Nylon 6 are, with a few exceptions, broadly similar to each other. While Nylon 66 is the preferred general-purpose nylon in the UK. Nylon 66 is high-quality general-purpose wear resistant engineering nylon; the chemical name is polyamide, and is available in a range of grades and forms to suit many applications. Nylon 66 is harder and stronger than nylon 6 whereas Nylon 6 absorbs slightly more moisture.
Typical Applications
Commercial applications for this engineering material include:
- Mechanical engineering
- Automotive and general machinery construction
- Plain bearings
- Seal rings
- Guide rails
- Cams and rollers
- Clutch parts
- Coil bodies