Oil-Filled Nylon Rod – Green Self-Lubricating Cast PA6 Rod

<p><strong>Oil-Filled Nylon Rod</strong> is a green self-lubricating cast PA6 round bar developed for sliding, bearing and wear applications. It offers good abrasion resistance, smooth running performance, low operating noise and reduced external lubrication requirements. Reference diameters range from 15 mm to 150 mm, with a reference length of 1000 mm. CNC machining is available for bushings, gears, rollers, guide blocks, pulleys and other industrial components.</p>

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Oil-Filled Nylon Rod for Low-Friction Wear Components

Oil-Filled Nylon Rod is a green self-lubricating cast PA6 round bar modified with an internally distributed lubricant. It is designed for sliding, bearing and wear applications where frequent external lubrication is difficult, inconvenient or undesirable.

Compared with standard unmodified cast nylon, the lubricated material can provide smoother sliding performance, reduced friction, lower stick-slip tendency and less frequent maintenance when correctly selected for the operating conditions. The lubricant is distributed throughout the material rather than applied only to the surface, allowing the machined component to maintain its lubricating characteristics after turning, milling or drilling.

For additional PA rod grades and related materials, please visit our
Polyamide PA and Nylon Rod
product category. Nylon belongs to the polyamide family of engineering polymers. More general information about the material is available from
Wikipedia’s explanation of nylon.

Main Features of Oil-Filled Nylon Rod

  • Internally lubricated cast PA6 material
  • Good wear and abrasion resistance
  • Low-friction sliding performance
  • Reduced requirement for external lubrication
  • Good toughness and impact resistance
  • Lower operating noise than many metal-to-metal components
  • Does not rust and is suitable for humid industrial environments
  • Good machinability for turned and milled components
  • Suitable for medium and large mechanical wear parts

Typical Applications

Green oil-filled nylon rod can be machined into a wide range of industrial components, including:

  • Bushings and sleeve bearings
  • Gears and sprockets
  • Guide rollers and support rollers
  • Pulleys and sheaves
  • Guide blocks and sliding blocks
  • Wear pads and thrust washers
  • Cams, spacers and locating components
  • Conveyor and packaging machinery parts
  • Automation equipment wear components
  • Mechanical transmission and material-handling parts

The final material grade should be selected according to load, sliding speed, operating temperature, mating material, moisture level and dimensional tolerance requirements.

Reference Sizes

The following dimensions are based on the reference sizes shown in the supplied product image:

ItemReference Specification
MaterialOil-filled cast nylon / lubricated cast PA6
Common ColorGreen
Reference Diameters15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 and 150 mm
Reference Length1000 mm / 1 meter
MachiningTurning, milling, drilling, boring, grooving, tapping and cutting

Size notice: The dimensions above are reference production and sales sizes rather than a guarantee of immediate stock. Actual diameter, length, machining allowance, straightness and tolerance should be confirmed before ordering. Other dimensions and finished components can be produced according to drawings or samples.

CNC Machining Services

The rod can be processed into finished nylon components by CNC turning, milling, drilling, boring, grooving, tapping and chamfering. Our
CNC plastic machining service
supports prototype production and batch manufacturing according to customer drawings, samples and operating conditions.

Because nylon can absorb moisture and its dimensions may change with temperature and humidity, machining tolerances and installation clearances should be determined according to the actual working environment. Components requiring very tight tolerances may need conditioning and dimensional inspection before final assembly.

Material Selection Notes

  • Green color alone does not confirm that a nylon rod is oil-filled.
  • Confirm the exact PA grade and lubricant modification before production.
  • Evaluate load, speed, temperature and mating surface before use.
  • Food-contact applications require grade-specific compliance documents.
  • Chemical compatibility should be checked for the actual operating medium.

Oil-Filled Nylon Rod is suitable for customers requiring a machinable engineering plastic with wear resistance, smoother sliding performance and reduced lubrication maintenance. Material selection, machining allowance and component structure can be confirmed according to the equipment and working conditions.

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