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Marine Safety with Nylon

There is no environment harsher than the open water. With salt, wind and water all at play in varying weather patterns, outfitting boats properly is an important aspect of safety. In the past, many boat elements like rope liners and rollers have been made of rubber, but there is a more durable option - nylon.…
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Optimal Construction Components

Think plastics aren't tough? The right performance plastic material can outlast and outperform bronze, steel and aluminum in many applications. Nylon 6, also known as polyamide 6, is a synthetic thermoplastic material that has several benefits for use in construction components. Here are some of the main benefits of Cast Nylon for construction: High strength…
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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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Reducing maintenance and wear of mining equipment

Mining is an important industry and one not without challenges. Equipment in mining is expensive, and equipment downtime can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars each day the equipment is out of service.  One way to reduce maintenance costs is to reduce the wear and tear on parts by making them in cast nylon. Cast…
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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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Happy Holidays from Nylatech

The holiday season is upon us once again as we celebrate another fantastic year. 2022 wasn’t without its challenges, of course, but we’re proud that we were able to support so many of you with your cast nylon needs. To us, the holiday season reminds us of three important things: Family: Family means more than…
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Tips for Sawmill Maintenance

Sawmills, like many industries, are increasing production speeds to accommodate the growing demand for their products. However, this increase in output is causing increased wear and tear on equipment. Without regular maintenance on your sawmill equipment, you’re increasing the risk of accidents, injury, and the longevity of your equipment parts.  Here are our top 3…
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What sets Nylatech apart from the competition?

We’re proud of our reputation for both quality and reliability. We know you have many cast nylon manufacturers to choose from, but only Nylatech offers you these five benefits:  Fast order fulfillment: No more waiting weeks or months for your order. Most of our manufactured orders are shipped within a week. When you order stock…
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Cast Nylon for Construction Applications

As the nation rebuilds post-COVID, we’re helping the construction industry literally rebuild. Did you know cast nylon is a popular material for many construction building supplies and applications? Keep reading to learn more about how cast nylon is used in this vital industry. Applications The typical applications for cast nylon in construction and building are…
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Top 5 advantages of using cast nylon

There is no shortage of options when manufacturing parts. You can choose “traditional” materials like metal or rubber, but there is a more efficient solution that performs significantly better: Cast nylon. Here are what we think are the top 5 advantages of cast nylon plastic over other raw materials. Abrasion Resistance Resisting abrasion is a…
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