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Product Profile: NYLATECH NYTHANE

When you need an engineering cast nylon material for your next part that has high tensile strength and high compressive properties, Nylatech Nythane may be your material of choice. It is a chemically formulated copolymer designed for extreme impact and wear resistance. Nylatech Nythane is a cast nylon plastic of choice for many of the…
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Cast Nylon for the Construction Industry

Innovation and adaptability drive the world forward. We’ve been working with the world’s leading technical and design experts to develop cast nylon parts for many industries, including construction. From these partnerships, we have developed long-lasting plastic alternatives to more traditional metal construction materials. The construction industry uses many tools and machines. They often work on…
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How are you celebrating Independence Day 2019?

At Nylatech we take pride in helping our customers succeed. However, this week we also take pride in our great country as we celebrate Independence Day activities around our hometowns with our family and friends. This first week of July kicks off the busy summer travel season, and is a popular time for family reunions…
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Cast Nylon for the Agricultural Industry

Did you know the agricultural industry in the US contributed $1.053 TRILLION to the US GDP in 2017? This industry also helps to stimulate our economy through job creation right here at home with direct on-farm jobs employing 2.6 million people every year! With so many people and the entire country (and the world, in…
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2019 IAPD Leadership Development Conference

We couldn’t be more excited to be attending the 2019 IAPD Leadership Development Conference starting Monday in Dallas, Texas. This three-day conference is being held in the hometown of IAPD President Wayne Gono. He is very passionate about getting IAPD members engaged with the organization and with each other. At this annual leadership conference, we…
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Happy Earth Day! Learn how the IAPD GreenScene program is shaping the future

This week we celebrate our beautiful green plant and along with that, the recent re-brand of the IAPD GreenScene logo! The GreenScene program was developed by the International Association of Plastics Distributors (IAPD) to help promote the environmental advantages of performance plastics. At Nylatech, we are proud GreenScene members and are dedicated to lowering our…
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Plastics in Wastewater Industry

This week is the 20th anniversary of National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2019). To keep groundwater contamination free, it’s crucial that we have effective and safe wastewater treatment processes and equipment so contaminated water never enters natural or man-made water sources. Contaminated wastewater contains toxic chemicals that if leaked into the environment in any…
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Why do plastics stand up better than other materials in food processing applications

The food processing industry has very stringent rules and regulations, and for obviously good reasons. This is why it’s so important that your food manufacturing parts and machinery are made with food-grade material. Cast nylon plastics are commonly used in conveying, packaging, bottling, and canning machinery parts and are ideal for scrolls, wear plates, chain…
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Industry Profile: Why use Cast Nylon for Material Handling Applications

Material handling equipment is put to the test every day. Businesses can’t afford to have their machines out of service because of 1 broken part. That’s why cast nylon, self-lubricating plastic parts are so important for this industry. In an industry with high levels of friction, well lubricated parts are critical, but it’s not practical…
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Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season

Do you dream of a white December? For much of the world, snow is synonymous with this time of year and brings back so many childhood memories. Memories of bundling up and playing in snow banks. Memories of rushing down a snow hill in a toboggan. Memories of cuddling up by the fire with a…
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