Black Nylon 6 Plastic Sheet 16mm Thick for Gear Racks and Bushes

Black Nylon 6 Plastic Sheet 16mm Thick for Gear Racks and Bushes

This black Nylon 6 plastic sheet in 16mm thickness is made from cast polyamide 6, which improves on the standard extruded version. Casting gives it higher strength, stiffness and hardness, and it works across an operating temperature of 0°C to +90°C. At 16mm, this is one of our deepest sections, so large and heavy parts can be machined from a single piece with plenty of material to spare. It is also food compliant, which makes it suitable for clean production areas as well as heavy industry.

Cast Nylon 6 has lower internal stress than extruded nylon, so thick parts are less likely to move or distort after cutting. It cuts, drills and mills more cleanly than extruded grades, and good creep and wear resistance help finished parts keep their surface and shape under constant load. Its behaviour is close to extruded nylon 6.6, so it can often be used where that grade is specified.

Because it is available in larger sizes, you can order a single sheet big enough for oversized components rather than joining smaller pieces. The black colour suits workshop and plant use, and the mix of strength and easy machining makes it a reliable choice for demanding gear, bearing and lifting applications.

Key Features

• Material: Cast Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6)
• Colour: Black
• Thickness: 16mm
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +90°C
• Higher strength, stiffness and hardness than extruded nylon
• Good creep and wear resistance
• Lower internal stress than extruded nylon
• Better machining than extruded nylon
• Similar characteristics to extruded nylon 6.6
• Food compliant
• Available in larger sizes

Ideal For

• Large gears
• Bearings
• Bushes
• Gear racks
• Crane sheaves
• Boom pads

Order today for consistent quality and accurate thickness. Contact us for bulk pricing and technical support. Fast delivery across the UK.