Black Nylon 6 Plastic Sheet 5mm Thick Durable Sliding Surface Grade

Black Nylon 6 Plastic Sheet 5mm Thick Tougher Than Extruded Nylon

This black Nylon 6 plastic sheet in 5mm thickness is made from cast polyamide 6, a grade that 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. The 5mm section is a solid, dependable piece for wear strips, pads, spacers and machined components. It is also food compliant, so it suits clean production areas as well as heavy industry.

Compared with extruded nylon, this sheet carries less internal stress, so cut parts keep their shape after machining. It cuts, drills and mills more cleanly, giving accurate edges and less scrap. Its behaviour is close to extruded nylon 6.6, and good creep and wear resistance help surfaces stay in good condition under repeated load.

When a project needs one large piece instead of several joined sections, this sheet is available in larger sizes. The black finish suits workshop and plant use, and the mix of strength and easy fabrication makes it a smart replacement for metal in many wear applications.

Key Features

• Material: Cast Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6)
• Colour: Black
• Thickness: 5mm
• 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

Choose this sheet for dependable quality and a consistent finish. Contact our team for bulk pricing and technical advice. Fast delivery across the UK.