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Nycast Grades

Nycast® is a premium brand of Cast Nylon 6 and is one of the most widely used and time-tested machinable plastics, renowned for its exceptional strength, toughness, and wear and abrasion resistance.

Across various industrial sectors including construction equipment, food processing systems, and transportation, Nycast® is the preferred alternative to traditional metals like bronze, brass, steel, and aluminum. Nycast® materials offer several advantages over metal component parts such as longer lifespan, lower maintenance cost, better chemical and corrosion resistance, improved service life, elimination of external lubrication, and noise reduction.

Features and Benefits of Nycast®

  • Lightweight
  • Easy to machine
  • Resistant to wear and abrasion
  • Superior toughness and impact resistance 
  • Self-lubricating properties
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Chemical and corrosion resistance
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Improved service life
  • Noise reduction


thyssenkrupp Materials NA Canada offers a range of Nycast® products in various grades and shapes including rods, sheets, and tubes. Nycast® comes in standard grades and can be customized with different solid lubricants or fillers to enhance the properties of machinable nylon.

Nycast® products are available in over 15 colors and a number of standard sizes. Additionally, thyssenkrupp works with the manufacturer of Nycast®, Cast Nylon Limited, to fulfill custom size and color requests for orders. Please note that custom orders are subject to meeting minimum quantities.

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6PA

Nycast 6PA is a durable cast nylon known for wear resistance, high tensile strength, and rigidity. Available in natural and black, it's ideal for bearings, gears, and rollers. It resists impact, vibration, and abrasion, making it reliable for industrial use. It's easy to machine and resists brittleness, ensuring long-term performance.

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6PA_MoS2

Nycast 6PA MoS2 features molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) for enhanced lubrication. This makes it ideal for bearings and bushings that need smooth movement and high wear resistance. MoS2 reduces friction, improving part longevity and reducing maintenance.

Shapes Offered


6PA-XHA_Blue

Nycast 6PA-XHA Blue is heat-resistant, capable of handling temperatures up to 250°F continuously and 350°F intermittently. It's suited for applications that require high heat resistance, maintaining its properties in hot environments.

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MDX

Nycast MDX is designed for precision, offering excellent machinability and dimensional stability. It's ideal for applications requiring tight tolerances, such as industrial machinery. It provides reliable performance in complex systems.

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GX

Nycast GX is impact-resistant, designed for heavy-duty applications. It excels in environments like mining and construction, where durability under physical stress is essential.

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12

Nycast 12 has low moisture absorption and high dimensional stability, making it ideal for humid or wet environments. It maintains performance and shape in moisture-sensitive applications, with enhanced electrical properties.

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Colours

Nycast Colours offers 13 color options for easy part identification. It combines the durability of Nycast 6PA with color-coding capabilities, making it ideal for assembly lines and safety-critical applications.

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Nyloil

Nyloil is oil-filled cast nylon, reducing friction and wear in moving parts like gears and bearings. It improves performance and longevity by minimizing the need for external lubrication and reducing maintenance.

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SLX

Nycast SLX is designed for high-load, low-speed applications. It has a low friction coefficient and high wear resistance, making it suitable for components like slides and guides that experience constant movement.

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