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Nylatech will be at IAPD connecX 2024!

We are excited to announce that Nylatech will be exhibiting at this year's IAPD connecX Convention on October 8th in Louisville, Kentucky! IAPD’s connecX combines the traditional elements of a trade show with walk-by traffic, with the demand for more one-on-one private meetings to discuss business. IAPD connecX allows distributors to meet with a critical…
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New Oven! Nylon Discs and Tubes up to 96”

We are committed to continuously advancing our production capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our manufacturing process with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art oven that allows us to produce cast nylon discs and tubes up to 96” in outer diameter. Enhancing Our…
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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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Avoid Off-Cuts, Waste and Unnecessary Machining

With our abilities with near-net casting - you can avoid two costly manufacturing expenses: Added time finishing and machining Useless off-cuts and and waste   So what is "near-net casting"? Near net casting is an industrial manufacturing technique where the initial production of the item is very close to the final shape, reducing or eliminating…
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Committed to Our Community

The Miracle Food Network (MFN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger. The team at Nylatech is proud to support the network to help alleviate hunger and improve living conditions for hundreds of households across Whatcom County. Nylatech and the Miracle Food Network is a shining example of what is…
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Women in Plastics

Founded nearly ten years ago, the Women in Plastics (WIP) committee started as a small interest group geared towards encouraging more women to enter the performance plastics industry. The opportunities in sales, engineering, fabrication and leadership were many times overlooked by career seekers and WIP wanted to change that. WIP began by holding regional events…
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‘Tis the Season

We had so much to celebrate this season at our annual holiday party! What a great year with so much to look forward to in 2023. Thank you to our entire team as well as our distributors, customers and suppliers for all your support!
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What’s the right Cast Nylon for my project?

We're often asked, “What is the best cast nylon for my project?” Cast nylon plastic is widely used and highly versatile. At Nylatech, we have nine standard formulations of tubular bar, rod, disk, and plate cast nylon to meet any need: Nylatech Natural: This formulation is ideal for the food processing industry because it conforms…
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Cast Nylon vs Metal: Which is better?

Cast nylon and performance plastics are commonly the material of choice to replace traditionally metal parts in machinery and equipment. They have significant advantages over metal, which we’ll highlight for you in this article. Weight: In many applications, the weight of your finished equipment or design is critical to its performance. Cast nylon plastics are…
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What are Cast Nylon stock shapes?

Cast Nylon is about one-seventh the weight of traditional materials (like metal), making it an attractive plastic material for parts manufacturing. It’s also more cost-effective when you can use cast nylon stock shapes rather than extruded nylon. Here are some common cast nylon shapes you may encounter: Cast Nylon Sheets Some projects are best manufactured…
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