Nylon 12 Rod is a transparent polyamide with high tensile strength, moderate mechanical characteristics, and excellent chemical resistance. It has a robust, hard surface, is UV resistant, and has a flammability grade of UL 94 H-B. Nylon 12 is an excellent electrical insulator, has a strong resistance to stress cracking, and is abrasion and corrosion-resistant.

Nylon 12 outperforms other technical polyamides in terms of chemical resistance and moisture absorption when compared to extruded grades of nylon 6 and 66. Nylon 12 is distinguished from other polyamides by its transparency, and it is frequently employed in applications requiring optical clarity. Nylon 12 is less strong and has a lower melting point than other engineering nylons. It’s also worth mentioning that, with the exception of chemical resistance, typical grades of cast nylon 6 will surpass nylon 12 in every way.

Applications

Commonly machined into sliding rails, impact plates, gear wheels, pump parts and wear components.

Key Features

• Good resistance to chemicals, oils, and cleaning fluids.
• Temperature: Up to +80°C.
• High resistance to stress cracking.
• Lower moisture absorption than extruded nylon 6 and 66.
• Highly machinable.
• Good impact strength.
• UV resistant.

Standards

Offers a class UL 94 H-B flammability rating.