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Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods and Discs


- Color: Off-White or Black
- Max. Temperature: 185° F
- Tensile Strength: 11,200-12,300 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.6-1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R108-R121 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met:
Off-White:
1/16" Dia.: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 HB
1/8" Dia. and larger: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 V-2
Black:
ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, UL 94 V-2
Often machined into bearings, gears, cams, and valve seats, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 rods and discs have a slippery surface that reduces friction.
Off-White | Black | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Each | Each | ||
1/16" | 0" to 0.005" | 4 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
1/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 4 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
9/16" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Per Ft. | Per Ft. | |||||
7/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 5/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0" to 0.005" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 1/8" | 0" to 0.03" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 1/4" | 0" to 0.03" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 3/8" | 0" to 0.03" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 0" to 0.03" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 5/8" | 0" to 0.03" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 3/4" | 0" to 0.03" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3 3/4" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 1/2" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 3/4" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5 1/2" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5 3/4" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
8" | 0" to 1/4" | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3" Lg. | 6" Lg. | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Off-White | Black | Off-White | Black | ||||||
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Each | Each | Each | Each | ||||
3" | 0" to 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0" to 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5" | 0" to 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0" to 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
8" | 0" to 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Moisture- and Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods

- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R114 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779
Often machined into tube fittings and valve components, these nylon 6/12 rods absorb less water and hold their shape better than standard nylon 6/6. They’re also better electrical insulators. They have a slippery surface that provides excellent resistance to wear caused by friction.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1/4" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/2" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
5/8" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3/4" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0" to 0.030" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
4" | 0" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
5" | 0" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Slippery MDS-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods

- Color: Gray
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 12,200 psi (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell M84-M87 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, UL 94 HB
- Impact Strength: 1.1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Modified with MDS, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 rods have a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. They’re often used to machine high-friction parts, such as gears and bushings.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Each | |
3/16" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 0000 |
9/16" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 00000 |
Per Ft. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
7/8" | 0" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1" | 0" to 0.002" | 000000 | 0000 | |
1 1/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1 1/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 | |
1 5/8" | 0" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | 0" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 |
Rigid Glass-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods

- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 13,500 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 1.3 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M88 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4066, ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779
These nylon 6/6 rods have glass reinforcement to make them stronger and better able to withstand higher temperatures than standard nylon rods. They also have excellent thermal stability, so they maintain their physical properties when heated. Machine them into casters, automotive components, and other high-stress parts.
Kevlar-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods

- Color: Yellow
- Temperature Range: -40° to 300° F
- Tensile Strength: 16,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 2.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Not Rated (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
Often used for wear strips, bushings, and other parts that are continuously exposed to wear and abrasion, these nylon 6/6 rods are filled with Kevlar to last up to 20 times longer than unfilled nylon. They’re also stronger than glass-filled nylon and withstand higher temperatures. This material is frequently called Hydlar Z.
Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Rods and Discs

- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -20° to 200° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R115 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 HB
Because these cast nylon 6 rods and discs are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6, they’re often made into pulleys, screws, bushings, and bearings. They’re also better electrical insulators. They have a wear-resistant, slippery surface that reduces friction. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Each | |
2" | 0.000" to 0.015" | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.015" | 2 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.015" | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.015" | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
7" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
7 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
8" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2" Lg. | 4" Lg. | 6" Lg. | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Each | Each | Each | |||
6" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
8" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
10" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
14" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
16" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Rods and Discs

- Color: Black
- Max. Temperature: 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989
An MDS additive provides exceptional wear resistance as well as a self-lubricating surface. Made of cast nylon 6, they’re easier to machine than other MDS-filled nylon rods and discs, plus they are better electrical insulators. Use them to fabricate gears, sprockets, wear strips, and other high-friction parts. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
Dia. | Tolerance Rating | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
1 1/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 3/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | |
4 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
5" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | |
6" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | |
6 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
7" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
7 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
8" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
10" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | |
12" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 |
3" Lg. | 6" Lg. | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dia. | Each | Each | ||
3" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
5" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
8" | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
9" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
10" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
11" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
13" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
14" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
16" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
18" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Heat-Stabilized Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Rods

- Color: Blue
- Maximum Temperature: 250° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-13,500 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1-2.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R120 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Use these cast nylon 6 rods to make sheaves, bushings, and pulleys. All withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 rods. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
Oil-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Rods

- Color: Green
- Temperature Range: 32° to 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 9,500-10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.2-1.4 ft-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989
These rods remain slippery over time because they’re impregnated with an oil lubricant. Use them to fabricate pulleys, screws, bushings, and bearings for use in hard-to-reach places where adding a lubricant would be difficult. Because they are made of cast nylon 6, they are easier to machine than standard nylon rods, plus they’re better electrical insulators. This material is comparable to Nycast and Nyloil.
1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dia. | Tolerance Rating | Each | Each | ||
1" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 1/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
8" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |