Technical Specifications
| Polymer Type | Polyamide 6 (PA6 / Nylon 6) |
| Density | 1.13–1.15 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption (24h @ 23°C) | ~1.3% |
| Tensile Strength | 70–85 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.5–3.0 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 30–60% |
| Impact Strength (Charpy, notched) | 5–8 kJ/m² |
| Continuous Service Temp | -40°C to +100°C |
| Short-Term Max Temp | Up to 160°C |
| Melting Point | ~220°C |
| Coefficient of Friction (dry) | 0.25–0.4 |
| UV Resistance | Poor (not UV stabilised unless specified) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good against oils, fuels, greases; poor vs strong acids/alkalis |
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Nylon Sheet
Perspex Online stocks the best nylon sheets, 1–50 mm in black and white. Tough, wear-resistant and easy to machine. Ideal for bearings, gears, wear parts, jigs and fabricated panels requiring low…
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Why choose Nylon Sheet?
- Black Cast
- Natural Cast (White)
- Blue Heat Stabilised
- Yellow Oil Filled
- Grey Wax Filled
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- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- High mechanical strength and toughness
- Low friction – ideal for moving parts
- Resistant to oils, greases, and fuels
- Easily machined and fabricated
Nylon Sheet – High-Performance Engineering Plastic
Our Nylon Sheets offer outstanding strength, durability, and wear resistance, making them the go-to choice for demanding industrial and mechanical applications. With excellent impact resistance and a low coefficient of friction, nylon is ideal for high-load and high-wear components such as gears, bushings, bearings, and wear strips .
Lightweight yet incredibly tough, nylon is easy to machine and maintains its performance under stress, making it a reliable solution for both dynamic and static applications.
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Available in a range of thicknesses and sheet sizes. Perfect for custom-cut parts and CNC machining projects.
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Technical Specifications
| Polymer Type | Polyamide 6 (PA6 / Nylon 6) |
| Density | 1.13–1.15 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption (24h @ 23°C) | ~1.3% |
| Tensile Strength | 70–85 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.5–3.0 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 30–60% |
| Impact Strength (Charpy, notched) | 5–8 kJ/m² |
| Continuous Service Temp | -40°C to +100°C |
| Short-Term Max Temp | Up to 160°C |
| Melting Point | ~220°C |
| Coefficient of Friction (dry) | 0.25–0.4 |
| UV Resistance | Poor (not UV stabilised unless specified) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good against oils, fuels, greases; poor vs strong acids/alkalis |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What you can make with Nylon Sheet
Bearings & Rollers
Turned nylon, acetal, and UHMWPE bearings and guide rollers.
Conveyor Components
Wear-resistant guides, idlers, and return rollers from engineering rod.
Bus & Coach Parts
Machined rod and tube for grab rails, bushings, and transit fittings.
Medical Components
Precision-turned PTFE, PEEK, and nylon parts for medical devices.
Plastic Electrical Insulators & Insulation Components
Machined plastic electrical insulators, standoffs, barriers, and busbar supports in nylon, acetal, PTFE, and polycarbonate. Cut and machined to drawing, delivered Australia-wide.
Ute Tray Sliders
UHMWPE low-friction sliders for toolbox and drawer systems.
Nylon Washers, Spacers & Custom Small Parts
Nylon washers, plastic spacers, shoulder washers, and PTFE washers in standard metric sizes or machined to your spec. From one-off prototypes to production quantities, delivered Australia-wide.
Plastic Sheaves, Pulleys & Rollers
Machined nylon and UHMWPE sheaves, rope pulleys, cable rollers, and guide wheels. Lighter than steel, kind to ropes and cables, machined to your drawing.
Guides & articles
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Plastic for Custom Fabrication
This guide helps choose the right plastic by understanding material properties, matching them to applications, ensuring precision, machinability, compliance, and using an online calculator for accurate, custom-cut fabrication.
Read guide →Selecting the Best Plastic Sheets for Durability and a Perfect Fit in Your Custom Projects
Guide to selecting durable plastic sheets like acrylic, polycarbonate, and HDPE for custom projects, emphasizing material properties, precise cut-to-size services, custom fabrication, and Australia-wide delivery.
Read guide →Top 10 Ordering Mistakes With Plastic Materials (And How to Avoid Them)
Avoid common plastic ordering errors by selecting proper thickness, material type, and UV resistance; ensuring precise measurements; considering tolerances; and consulting suppliers for smooth, cost-effective projects.
Read guide →productsPlastic Wear Parts for Conveyor Belts: Materials, Applications, and Buying Guide
Conveyor Belts Conveyor belts fail for one simple reason: wear. Friction, abrasion, impact, moisture, and contamination slowly destroy metal components and belts, driving up downtime and maintenance costs. That is why plastic wearable parts on conveyor belts are now standard across food processing, packaging, mining, recycling, and manufacturing lines. This guide breaks down where plastic […]
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CNC Lathe Machining
Turned nylon bushings, gears, pulleys, and threaded parts.
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Milling, profiling, and drilling in nylon sheet and block.
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Finished nylon components to drawing or sample.
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Assembly and bonding of nylon into finished products.
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