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MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant
Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars

- 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 sheets and bars. They’re also better electrical insulators. Use them to fabricate gears, sprockets, wear strips, and other high-friction parts. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
6" × 6" | 12" × 12" | 12" × 24" | 12" × 48" | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | Each | Each | Each | ||||
1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1/4" Thick. (0" to 0.025") | |||
---|---|---|---|
1" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" Thick. (0" to 0.025") | |||
1" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3/4" Thick. (0" to 0.025") | |||
1" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1" Thick. (0" to 0.025") | |||
1" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" Thick. (0" to 0.025") | |||
1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" Thick. (0" to 0.025") | |||
1 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 |
MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Tubes

- Color: Black
- Maximum 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
The addition of MDS gives these tubes exceptional wear resistance along with a self-lubricating surface. They're made of cast nylon 6, making them easier to machine and better electrical insulators than other MDS-filled nylon tubes. Tubes can be used to fabricate pulleys, bushings, and bearings installed in hard-to-reach areas where adding a lubricant would be difficult. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized to allow for finishing to the sizes listed. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OD | ID | Tolerance Rating | Each | Each | ||
1/4" Wall Thickness | ||||||
2" | 1 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 1/2" | 2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3" | 2 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" Wall Thickness | ||||||
2" | 1" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/4" | 1 1/4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 3/4" | 1 3/4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3" | 2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 1/4" | 2 1/4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4" | 3" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 1/2" | 3 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5" | 4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5 1/2" | 4 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5/8" Wall Thickness | ||||||
2 1/4" | 1" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 3/4" | 1 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" Wall Thickness | ||||||
2 1/2" | 1" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3" | 1 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 1/2" | 2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 1/2" | 3" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5" | 3 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1" Wall Thickness | ||||||
3" | 1" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 1/4" | 1 1/4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4" | 2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5" | 3" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
5 1/2" | 3 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
7" | 5" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
7 1/2" | 5 1/2" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 1/4" Wall Thickness | ||||||
6 1/2" | 4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 1/2" Wall Thickness | ||||||
6" | 3" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 3/4" Wall Thickness | ||||||
7 1/2" | 4" | Oversized | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 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 |
Slippery MDS-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets and Strips

These wear-resistant nylon 6/6 sheets and strips are modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. Use them to machine high-friction parts, such as gears, wear strips, and bearings.
- Color: Gray
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 12,200 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 1.1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M84-M87 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, UL 94 HB
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
12" × 12" | |||
---|---|---|---|
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" × 48" | |||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | |||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
24" × 48" | |||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 00000000 |
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: -20° to 220° F
- Tensile Strength: 12,200 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 1.1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M84-M87 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met:
0.015" to 0.02" Thick.: ASTM D6779
0.031" to 0.093" Thick.: ASTM D6779, UL 94 HB
1/8" Thick.: ASTM D6779, UL 94 V-2
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1" Wd. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
0.015" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 000 | |
0.031" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 000 | |
0.04" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 000 | |
0.05" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 000 | |
0.062" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.093" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
2" Wd. | ||||
0.015" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 000 | |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 000 | |
0.031" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.04" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.05" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.062" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.093" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
4" Wd. | ||||
0.015" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.031" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.04" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.05" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.062" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.093" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
6" Wd. | ||||
0.015" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.031" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.04" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.05" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.062" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
0.093" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 |