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Nylon bushings, rollers and wear parts, turned and milled from your file. Upload your CAD and order online, starting at a single part.
Flanged bushing
Nylon 6/6 · Ø50 × 40 mm · Ø20 bore
1 pc
$49.08 USD
per part
25 pcs
$9.81 USD
per part
-80.01%100 pcs
$8.38 USD
per part
-82.93%Nylon (polyamide) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic known for its strong balance of mechanical strength, wear resistance, and low friction. It is widely used in CNC machining, CNC milling, and CNC turning for functional components such as bushings, rollers, and wear parts.
Engineering-grade properties of nylon (polyamide), including mechanical, thermal, and moisture-related characteristics relevant to machining, wear applications, and production environments. This data supports material selection for parts requiring strength, durability, and friction performance.
Material Type
Semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic (polyamide)
Material
Nylon (polyamide)
Primary Characteristics
High strength, excellent wear resistance, low friction, good impact resistance
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
8,000–12,000 psi (55–83 MPa)
Flexural Strength
12,000–18,000 psi (83–124 MPa)
Elongation at Break
50–300%
Impact Resistance
Good to excellent
Hardness
Rockwell R100–R120
Density
1.13–1.15 g/cm³
Elastic Modulus
400,000–500,000 psi (2.8–3.5 GPa)
Coefficient of Friction
Low (self-lubricating behavior)
Water Absorption
Moderate to high (can affect dimensions and properties)
Moisture Sensitivity
High (dimensional changes must be considered in design)
Continuous Service Temperature
~90–120 °C (194–248 °F)
Melting Point
~190–265 °C
Thermal Conductivity
~0.25 W/m·K
Machinability
Good (requires control for heat and moisture stability)
Wear Resistance
Excellent
Chemical Resistance
Good resistance to oils, fuels, and many chemicals
Electrical Insulation
Good
Common Forms
Rod, sheet and plate
Typical Applications
Bushings, rollers, wear pads, bearings, structural plastic components
Rating across key engineering and manufacturing criteria.
Strength
Weight
Machinability
Wear Resistance
Friction Performance
Dimensional Stability
Chemical Resistance
Cost Efficiency
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Nylon is widely used in applications that require strength, wear resistance, and low friction. It is especially common in moving assemblies and components exposed to repeated mechanical contact.
Bushings and bearings
Rollers and conveyor components
Wear pads and sliding elements
Mechanical housings and structural parts
Industrial fixtures and tooling components
Automotive functional components
Custom machined plastic parts for motion systems
Common questions about getting nylon parts CNC machined for wear-resistant industrial applications.
Nylon (polyamide) is a versatile engineering thermoplastic widely used for applications requiring strength, toughness, and wear resistance. It is commonly processed through CNC machining services, as well as plastic part production for higher-volume applications.
For your project, nylon is often selected for components that must handle mechanical loads, friction, and repeated motion, but its moisture absorption and dimensional variability must be carefully considered during design and production.
The bushing is the most common nylon part: it replaces bronze bushings on shafts, pulleys, conveyors and packaging machinery because it needs no grease, does not wear the shaft and weighs a fraction.
Nylon is typically selected for mechanical performance and durability.
Nylon can be machined using CNC milling and CNC turning, but its flexibility and moisture sensitivity require careful process control.
Nylon is widely used in industrial applications requiring strength, durability, and wear resistance.
Nylon is often the right choice when mechanical strength, impact resistance, and wear performance are required, and some dimensional variation can be managed.