CAST NYLON FOR CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS

 Nylon is widely used in the construction industry for a number of different applications. It is ideal for the construction industry because of its low weight, high pressure-bearing capacity, high wear and corrosion resistance, and excellent impact resistance. Another advantage is Nylon’s low coefficient of friction, which means that it can often be applied with low or no lubrication.




Nylon is often used in rods, sheets, tubes, sheaves, wear pads, outrigger pads, drapery hardware, roofing bolts, fixtures, plumbing fittings, window frame spacers, and even safety nets.

As the nation rebuilds post-COVID, we’re helping the construction industry literally rebuild. Did you know cast nylon is a popular material for many construction building supplies and applications?

Keep reading to learn more about how cast nylon is used in this vital industry.

APPLICATIONS

The typical applications for cast nylon in construction and building are vast and growing each year. Here are some of the most common parts we’re asked to make in cast nylon:

  • Sheaves & Pulleys (replaced traditional steel or iron sheaves)
  • Bushings
  • Spacers
  • Pipe clamps
  • Sprockets (chosen due to reduced wear on chains)
  • Bearing blocks
  • Bearing housings
  • Chain guides
  • Gears
  • Wear strips (chosen due to its corrosion and chemical resistance)
  • Wear pads (chosen for its range of thicknesses, widths, and lengths)
  • Scrapers
  • Bespoke components
  • Boom pads
  • Slew rings
  • Lever
  • Skate rollers
  • Stoppers
  • Outrigger pads (chosen due to their strength under intense pressure, yet are lightweight)

BENEFITS

The construction industry is turning away from traditional steel and iron and turning to cast nylon more often. Cast nylon offers numerous advantages, including:

  • Exceptional resistance to wear and abrasion
  • High Impact strength
  • Self-lubricating
  • Insulated
  • Corrosion and chemical resistance
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • High visibility and colors for increased safety
  • Lightweight












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