{{Short description|Tradename for a family of nylon plastics}} '''Nylatron''' is a tradename for a family of nylon plastics, typically filled with molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder. It is used to cast plastic parts for machines, because of its mechanical properties and wear-resistance.<ref name=molysulphide/>
Nylatron is a brand name of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Inc. and was originally developed and manufactured by Nippon Polypenco Limited.
Nylatron is used in several applications such as: * rotary lever actuators where unusual shapes are required * heavy-duty caster wheels, normally as a replacement for cast iron or forged steel * plain bearing material, especially in screw conveyor applications<ref name=conveyor/>
==References== <references>
<ref name=molysulphide>{{cite journal|doi=10.1007/s11043-012-9198-5|title=Characterization of viscoelastic properties of molybdenum disulphide filled polyamide by indentation|journal=Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials|volume=17|issue=2|pages=205|year=2012|last1=Stan|first1=Felicia|last2=Fetecau|first2=Catalin}}</ref>
<ref name=conveyor>{{cite journal|doi=10.1016/S0015-1882(06)71011-4|title=Materials: Plastic fantastic down under|journal=Filtration & Separation|volume=43|issue=9|pages=36–37|year=2006|last1=Mostacci|first1=Aldo}}</ref>
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==External links== * [http://www.matweb.com/search/QuickText.aspx?SearchText=nylatron Matweb datasheets] * [http://www.ides.com/grades/Nylatron_grades.htm Nylatron Plastic Material Datasheets]
Category:Polymers
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