Nylatron™ GS PA66 Polyamide 66
Nylatron™ GS PA66, is a Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS₂) filled nylon that offers outstanding strength and rigidity and a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than other nylon products. Due to these characteristics, Nylatron™ GS PA66 components maintain their fits and clearances and also have a reduced likelihood to seize as bearings. For these reasons, this grade is often used in bushings, bearings, roller wheels, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, valve seats and seals throughout the construction and heavy equipment industries.

Material Properties
MoS₂-filled
Outstanding strength and rigidity
Lower coefficient of thermal expansion than other nylons
Maintains fits and clearances
Reduced likelihood of bearing seizure
Available Geometries
Nylatron™ GS PA66 stock shapes encompass a range of standard sizes in the following geometries: Rod, Plate, Tubular bar
Available Colors
Nylatron™ GS PA66 stock shapes come in the following colors: Dark Grey
Q & A
1. Is polyamide 66 the same as nylon 66?
Nylon 66 (loosely written nylon 6-6, nylon 6/6, nylon 6,6, or nylon 6:6) is a type of polyamide or nylon. It, and nylon 6, are the two most common for textile and plastic industries. Nylon 66 is made of two monomers each containing six carbon atoms, hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, which give nylon 66 its name.
2. What is Nylatron GS?
Nylatron™ GS PA66, is a Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS₂) filled nylon that offers outstanding strength and rigidity and a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than other nylon products.
3. What is Nylatron material?
Nylatron is a tradename for a family of nylon plastics, typically filled with molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder. It is used to cast plastic parts for machines, because of its mechanical properties and wear-resistance.
4. What is the difference between nylon and Nylatron?
Chemical and Physical Properties
Both of these materials are forms of nylon enhanced with MoS2 to improve their wear properties and longevity. Unlike nylon MDS, Nylatron® comes in multiple grades designed with added properties, including load bearing, self-lubrication, and wear resistance characteristics
5. Which one is better, nylon or polyamide?
While nylon and polyamides possess good water resistance, nylon demonstrates higher water ingestion, in contrast with different polyamides. This can be beneficial in specific applications, though it might present difficulties in others
6. What is PA66 used for?
Electrical Components: PA66 is used in connectors, switches, and other high-performance electrical components where rigidity and dimensional stability are crucial. Sports Equipment: PA66 is ideal for applications requiring high mechanical strength and rigidity
7. What is the difference between GSM and NSM Nylatron?
Nylatron® GSM: Maintains the impact resistance you'd expect from Nylon 6, but it has increased load-bearing capabilities. Nylatron® NSM: Made for the most demanding high-velocity applications, Nylatron® NSM is used for large components like gears, bearings, and wear pads.