PA66 Nylon Sheet is a beige Polyamide 66 engineering plastic with good mechanical strength, rigidity, wear resistance, fatigue performance, electrical insulation and machining capability. It is suitable for gears, rollers, bushings, guide plates, wear pads, spacers, supports and CNC-machined industrial components. The supplied size chart contains 36 listed specifications, including 1000 mm long strips, 400 × 400 mm panels and 500 × 500 mm panels, with an overall listed thickness range of 8–100 mm.
PA66 Nylon Sheet is an engineering plastic stock material manufactured from Polyamide 66, also known as Nylon 66, Nylon 6/6 or PA66. It provides a useful combination of mechanical strength, rigidity, wear resistance, fatigue performance, electrical insulation and machining capability.
The natural beige or light-ivory material is commonly used to manufacture gears, rollers, bushings, sleeves, guide plates, wear pads, support blocks, insulating components and other industrial parts. Its light-colored surface also makes machining marks, holes, grooves, edges and operating wear easier to inspect.
Compared with many conventional metal components, PA66 Nylon Sheet is lighter in weight, does not rust and can help reduce hard contact noise in suitable applications. The material can be supplied as square panels, long strips, rectangular blanks or finished CNC-machined components.
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For general material information, visit Wikipedia’s explanation of Nylon 66. Additional information about this polymer family is available in Wikipedia’s article about polyamide.
PA66 Nylon Sheet provides good rigidity, toughness and load-bearing capability for many mechanical applications. It is commonly selected when ordinary general-purpose plastics do not provide sufficient strength or resistance to deformation.
The actual load capacity depends on the selected grade, finished-part dimensions, supporting structure, wall thickness, operating temperature, environmental humidity and whether the component is exposed to static, dynamic or intermittent loads.
PA66 Nylon Sheet performs well in parts exposed to repeated rolling, sliding and mechanical contact. Typical components include gears, rollers, guide blocks, wear plates, bushings, shaft sleeves and sliding supports.
When the material grade, installation clearance and surface finish are correctly selected, PA66 nylon components can reduce direct metal-to-metal contact and help protect shafts, guides and adjacent machine parts.
The material provides useful sliding characteristics for guide blocks, sleeves, wear strips, rollers and other moving components. In suitable light- and medium-duty applications, PA66 Nylon Sheet can help reduce friction and lubrication requirements.
Lubrication requirements should still be evaluated according to operating load, sliding or rotational speed, mating material, temperature and continuous running time.
PA66 nylon is suitable for components exposed to repeated movement, cyclic loading, vibration and frequent starting or stopping. It can be used for gears, rollers, positioning parts, guides and other mechanical components operating repeatedly.
For high-cycle or heavily loaded applications, stress concentration, component structure, lubrication and operating temperature should be evaluated before production.
PA66 Nylon Sheet generally retains useful rigidity and mechanical performance at elevated temperatures compared with many general-purpose plastics. However, the allowable operating temperature depends on the material grade, applied load, exposure time and whether the formulation is reinforced or heat stabilized.
The final material grade should be confirmed when the component will operate continuously near a heat source or under combined thermal and mechanical loading.
Replacing suitable metal gears, rollers, guide plates or support parts with PA66 nylon components can help reduce hard contact, impact noise and vibration.
This characteristic is beneficial in conveyor equipment, packaging machinery, textile machinery, automation systems and other equipment where continuous metal contact creates excessive noise.
PA66 Nylon Sheet does not rust and can be used in humid environments or applications where unprotected steel parts may experience corrosion.
Chemical resistance varies according to the contacting medium, concentration, temperature and exposure time. Compatibility should be checked before contact with strong acids, strong alkalis, oxidizing substances or unusual solvents.
Dry PA66 Nylon Sheet provides useful electrical insulation and may be machined into insulating supports, spacers, terminal mounting parts, separation plates and protective components.
Because nylon absorbs moisture, its electrical and dimensional properties may change in humid environments. Actual humidity and electrical-performance requirements should be confirmed before material selection.
PA66 Nylon Sheet can be saw cut, turned, milled, drilled, bored, reamed, tapped, slotted, countersunk and machined into complex profiles. It is suitable for prototypes, replacement parts, small-batch orders and repeat production.
Thick or precision components may require rough machining, controlled resting, semi-finishing and final precision machining to reduce deformation caused by heat, clamping force and material removal.
The following dimensions are based on the supplied manufacturable-size image. The chart contains 36 listed PA66 Nylon Sheet size combinations. All dimensions have been standardized as length × width × thickness, with values shown in millimetres.
Color notice: The supplied image labels these dimensions as white material. The same dimensions are retained here as production-size references for Beige PA66 Nylon Sheet. Beige color availability, minimum order quantity, stock status and production time should be confirmed before ordering.
| Available Size | Available Size |
|---|---|
| 1000 × 20 × 8 mm | 1000 × 30 × 10 mm |
| 1000 × 30 × 15 mm | 1000 × 40 × 15 mm |
| 1000 × 20 × 20 mm | 1000 × 50 × 20 mm |
| 1000 × 30 × 30 mm | 1000 × 50 × 30 mm |
| 1000 × 80 × 30 mm | 1000 × 40 × 40 mm |
| 1000 × 80 × 40 mm | 1000 × 50 × 50 mm |
| 1000 × 60 × 50 mm | 1000 × 60 × 60 mm |
| 1000 × 80 × 60 mm | 1000 × 80 × 80 mm |
| Length | Width | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 500 mm | 500 mm | 10 mm |
| 500 mm | 500 mm | 20 mm |
| 500 mm | 500 mm | 30 mm |
| 500 mm | 500 mm | 40 mm |
| 500 mm | 500 mm | 50 mm |
| 500 mm | 500 mm | 60 mm |
| Available Size | Available Size |
|---|---|
| 400 × 400 × 10 mm | 400 × 400 × 15 mm |
| 400 × 400 × 20 mm | 400 × 400 × 25 mm |
| 400 × 400 × 30 mm | 400 × 400 × 35 mm |
| 400 × 400 × 40 mm | 400 × 400 × 45 mm |
| 400 × 400 × 50 mm | 400 × 400 × 60 mm |
| 400 × 400 × 70 mm | 400 × 400 × 80 mm |
| 400 × 400 × 90 mm | 400 × 400 × 100 mm |
Size summary: The supplied chart contains 16 long-strip specifications, 6 specifications at 500 × 500 mm and 14 specifications at 400 × 400 mm, giving a total of 36 listed PA66 Nylon Sheet sizes.
The listed dimensions are manufacturing or cut-to-size references rather than guaranteed inventory. Actual color, material grade, surface condition, cutting allowance, quantity and delivery schedule should be confirmed before production.
When PA66 Nylon Sheet will be machined into a finished component, the raw blank should normally be larger than the final dimensions. Suitable allowance is required for cutting, clamping, rough machining, surface finishing and final inspection.
| Item | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Beige PA66 Nylon Sheet |
| Material | Polyamide 66 / PA66 / Nylon 66 / Nylon 6/6 |
| Color | Natural beige or light ivory |
| Listed number of sizes | 36 size combinations |
| Listed sheet sizes | 400 × 400 mm and 500 × 500 mm |
| Listed strip length | 1000 mm |
| Overall listed thickness range | 8–100 mm |
| 400 × 400 mm thickness range | 10–100 mm |
| 500 × 500 mm thickness range | 10–60 mm |
| Typical density | Approximately 1.13–1.15 g/cm³, depending on material grade and conditioning state |
| Supply form | Sheet, strip, rectangular blank, cut panel or finished CNC-machined component |
| Available processing | Cutting, turning, milling, drilling, boring, reaming, tapping, slotting and contour machining |
| Dimensional tolerance | Confirmed according to material size, machining method, moisture condition and drawing requirements |
| Final suitability | Depends on load, speed, temperature, humidity, impact, insulation and chemical-contact conditions |
Technical note: The listed density and performance information are typical reference values rather than guaranteed values for every material grade. PA66 Nylon Sheet properties can vary according to resin formulation, production process, moisture content, conditioning state and operating temperature.
PA66 Nylon Sheet can be machined into spur gears, helical gears, sprockets and other transmission components. Nylon gears may help reduce operating noise, component weight and wear on connected metal parts under suitable loads and speeds.
Gear diameter, tooth profile, torque, rotational speed, temperature, lubrication and continuous operating time should be evaluated before confirming the material grade and dimensions.
The material can be processed into conveyor rollers, guide wheels, positioning rollers, support wheels and cable-guiding components. PA66 Nylon Sheet provides useful wear resistance and rigidity for rolling and guiding applications.
PA66 Nylon Sheet can be machined into bushings, shaft sleeves, guide sleeves, bearing supports and wear rings. Suitable running clearance should be provided according to shaft diameter, load, temperature, humidity and lubrication conditions.
Typical products include guide plates, sliding blocks, positioning blocks, wear strips and machine guides. The nylon contact surface helps reduce direct contact between moving metal components.
Thick PA66 Nylon Sheet can be machined into pressure pads, spacers, support blocks, machine feet, positioning components and equipment-protection parts.
The required thickness depends on load, support area, fastening layout, unsupported span and the amount of material removed during machining.
Selected PA66 Nylon Sheet grades may be used for electrical insulating plates, spacers, mounting supports, terminal blocks and protective separation components.
Electrical performance should be evaluated under actual humidity and temperature because absorbed moisture can affect insulation properties.
PA66 Nylon Sheet components can be used for guide parts, rollers, wear pads, supports, adjustment blocks and protective components in conveyor and packaging systems.
Common applications include fixture plates, positioning blocks, guide components, clamping pads, equipment supports and replacement machine parts containing holes, grooves, threads, steps and complex contours.
The material can be machined into rollers, guides, bushings, gears, supports and wear-resistant components used in textile or paper-processing equipment.
PA66 Nylon Sheet is suitable for producing replacement components when an original part is worn, corroded, noisy or difficult to obtain. Finished parts can be manufactured according to drawings, samples or measured installation dimensions.
PA66 and PA6 are both polyamide engineering plastics. In comparable unfilled grades, PA66 Nylon Sheet is commonly selected when higher rigidity and useful heat performance are important, while PA6 is frequently selected for toughness, machinability and broad stock-shape availability.
Actual performance depends on the selected grade, additives, manufacturing method, moisture condition and finished-part structure. Material selection should not be based only on the PA6 or PA66 designation.
PA66 Nylon Sheet provides good strength, rigidity, wear performance and fatigue resistance for gears, rollers, bushings, supports and mechanical components.
POM normally absorbs less moisture and may provide better dimensional stability in some precision sliding, positioning and fitting applications. The correct material should be selected according to humidity, dimensional tolerance, load, impact, friction and operating temperature.
PA66 Nylon Sheet is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb moisture from the surrounding environment. Moisture may improve toughness but can also affect dimensions, rigidity and electrical properties.
The following conditions should be reviewed for precision components:
For parts requiring tight tolerances, the material condition, machining environment and inspection method should be agreed before production.
Beige PA66 Nylon Sheet can be supplied as a long strip, square panel, rectangular blank or finished component manufactured according to two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional models, samples or installation measurements.
Available processing includes:
For thick or heavily machined components, production may include blank cutting, rough machining, controlled resting, semi-finishing and final precision machining. This helps reduce deformation and improve dimensional consistency between batches.
The selected PA66 Nylon Sheet blank should normally be larger than the finished component. Cutting, clamping, rough machining and final finishing all require suitable machining allowance.
Please provide the following information before production:
The supplied image contains 36 listed PA66 Nylon Sheet specifications, including 16 long-strip sizes, 6 sizes at 500 × 500 mm and 14 sizes at 400 × 400 mm.
The complete chart covers thicknesses from 8 mm to 100 mm. Available thickness varies according to the selected length and width.
Yes. It can be processed into gears, rollers, bushings, sleeves, guide plates, wear pads, spacers, supports and other industrial components.
Yes. PA66 nylon absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment. Moisture may affect dimensions, rigidity and electrical properties, so precision components should be designed according to actual operating conditions.
The original size chart labels the products as white. Beige PA66 Nylon Sheet availability for each listed dimension should be confirmed according to raw-material stock, order quantity and production schedule.
Yes. Raw blanks and finished components can be manufactured according to drawings, three-dimensional models, physical samples or measured installation dimensions.
PA66 Nylon Sheet can be used for many precision-machined components, but tolerances must account for part dimensions, moisture absorption, operating temperature and material conditioning.
Other dimensions can be evaluated according to the required thickness, quantity, material grade, machining method and finished-part drawing.
Check drawings for full specifications and confirm materials according to service conditions to prevent product defects.
Inspect all key processing steps and fully verify dimensions, holes, grooves and fitting surfaces.
Deburr, chamfer and clean products for easy installation. Ensure uniform quality among batch products.
Choose appropriate packaging solutions based on product features to protect goods from collision, deformation and mixing during transit.
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