# Nylatron

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{{Short description|Tradename for a family of nylon plastics}}
'''Nylatron''' is a tradename for a family of [nylon](/source/nylon) plastics, typically filled with [molybdenum disulfide](/source/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](/source/Nippon_Polypenco_Limited).

Nylatron is used in several applications such as:
* rotary lever [actuator](/source/actuator)s where unusual shapes are required
* heavy-duty caster wheels, normally as a replacement for cast iron or forged steel
* [plain bearing](/source/plain_bearing) material, especially in [screw conveyor](/source/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>

</references>

==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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