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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…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

There are many ways to form and process cast nylon plastic into the perfect shape for your component or project. Here are standard machining methods and guidelines for Cast Nylon plastic. Turning Turning tools for cast nylon plastics are made from high-speed tool steel. The sharpness of the tools is critical for clean cuts. We…

Why cast nylon is perfect for valves and seals

The material you use for your parts and components will affect its longevity, cost, and maintenance. When you need valves and seals for your next project, cast nylon plastic has many benefits over other traditional materials like metal. Here are four features and characteristics that make cast nylon plastic a good material choice for valves…

Cast Nylon Profiles: Nylatech Oil Grades

Nylatech oil grades are a perfect choice for applications where maintenance lubrication is difficult or impossible. The oil grades of cast nylon are specially formulated to limit moisture absorption so they can be used in moist or water-submerged environments. Here are 2 varieties of oil-grade Nylatech cast nylon plastics: Nylatech Oil In Nylatech-Oil, the lubrication…

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Cast Nylon Profiles: Nylatech Oil Grades

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