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This Original Manufacturing Super-Material is Still King!

This Original Manufacturing Super-Material is Still King!

Nylon 66 has a higher tensile strength than steel when compared by weight!

Nylon 66 is one of the most popular plastics for some manufacturers. As a fastener, this material is especially suited for electronics. It offers high-tensile strength and higher wear resistance than aluminium. Nylon 66 fasteners also have excellent resistance to some chemicals and hydrocarbons, while providing a high amount of insulation. It’s also half the weight of aluminium, reducing overall product weight and easing handling during assembly.

Corrosion resistant
Their excellent corrosion resistance makes them ideal for use in moist or some chemically aggressive environments where metal fasteners might degrade.

Electrical Insulator
Nylon 66 components also provide good electrical insulation, making them suitable for electronic and electrical applications. Their non-magnetic and non-conductive properties add to their versatility.

Durable
Additionally, nylon 66 fasteners are resistant to wear and abrasion, ensuring durability in many applications. They produce less noise and vibration than metal fasteners, enhancing product performance.

Flame-retardant
While standard nylon 66 is not inherently flame-resistant, it can be made flame-retardant with the addition of flame-retardant additives. These additives, often incorporated during the manufacturing process, improve the material's resistance to ignition and burning. Flame-retardant nylon 66 can achieve ratings like UL94 V-0, indicating it has self-extinguishing properties.

Cost Effective
These fasteners are also cost-effective due to easier manufacturing and lower raw material costs.

Overall, nylon 66 screws, bolts, and nuts combine mechanical strength with chemical resistance and electrical insulation, making them a smart choice for a wide range of industrial and consumer product assemblies.