MC Nylon Sheet is a beige cast PA6 engineering plastic with good mechanical strength, wear resistance, impact toughness, fatigue resistance, vibration damping and machining performance. It is suitable for gears, rollers, pulleys, guide plates, bushings, wear pads, support blocks and industrial replacement parts. The supplied size chart contains 33 unique specifications, including 500 × 500 mm sheets from 5 mm to 120 mm thick, 600 × 600 mm sheets from 5 mm to 35 mm thick and a 2000 × 1000 × 10 mm large-format sheet. Cut blanks and finished CNC-machined parts can also be produced according to drawings.
MC Nylon Sheet is a cast engineering plastic stock material based on Polyamide 6. It is also commonly known as cast PA6 sheet, monomer cast nylon sheet or cast Nylon 6 sheet. The material combines good mechanical strength, wear resistance, impact toughness, fatigue resistance, vibration damping and machining performance.
The natural beige or light-ivory appearance is widely used for industrial gears, rollers, pulleys, bushings, guide plates, wear blocks, support pads and other machined components. Its light-colored surface also makes it easier to inspect machining marks, holes, grooves, edges and operating wear.
Compared with conventional metal components, MC Nylon Sheet is lighter in weight, does not rust and can reduce hard contact noise in suitable operating conditions. Cast nylon is also commonly selected for thick machining blanks and components that require substantial material removal.
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For general information about the base material, visit Wikipedia’s explanation of Nylon 6. Additional information about the material family is available in Wikipedia’s article about polyamide.
MC Nylon Sheet provides a useful balance of rigidity, toughness and load-bearing performance. It is suitable for mechanical components where ordinary general-purpose plastics may deform, crack or wear too quickly.
The actual load capacity depends on the finished-part dimensions, supporting structure, wall thickness, operating temperature, environmental humidity and whether the component is exposed to static, dynamic or intermittent loads.
MC Nylon Sheet performs well in components exposed to rolling, sliding and repeated mechanical contact. It is commonly machined into gears, rollers, guide wheels, wear plates, bushings, pulleys, sleeves and sliding blocks.
When the material and component structure are correctly selected, MC nylon parts can reduce direct metal-to-metal contact, protect shafts and guide surfaces and reduce the frequency of replacing worn mechanical components.
Beige MC Nylon Sheet provides useful sliding and self-lubricating characteristics in many industrial applications. It can be used for bearing supports, guide blocks, sliding plates, bushings and transmission parts where smooth movement and reduced lubrication are required.
Lubrication requirements should still be evaluated according to load, rotational or sliding speed, shaft material, operating temperature and continuous running time.
The material can withstand repeated movement, vibration, cyclic loading and moderate impact. This makes it suitable for components that repeatedly start, stop, rotate, reciprocate or contact other parts during machine operation.
For higher-impact applications, the component structure, unsupported span, material thickness and fastening method should be reviewed before production.
Replacing suitable metal gears, rollers, pulleys or guide components with MC nylon parts can reduce hard contact, vibration and operating noise.
This advantage is useful in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, textile equipment, paper machinery and automation lines where continuous metal contact creates excessive noise.
Unlike ordinary steel, MC nylon does not rust. It can be used in humid industrial environments and selected applications where water or moisture may cause corrosion problems for conventional metal parts.
Chemical compatibility should be checked before the finished component contacts strong acids, strong alkalis, oxidizing chemicals or unusual solvents.
MC Nylon Sheet can be saw cut, turned, milled, drilled, bored, reamed, tapped, slotted, countersunk and machined into complex profiles. It is suitable for prototypes, individual replacement parts, small batches and repeat production orders.
Thick or precision components may require rough machining, resting or stress release, followed by final finishing. This processing sequence helps reduce deformation caused by material removal and clamping stress.
Dry MC Nylon Sheet provides useful electrical insulation and may be selected for mechanical insulating supports, spacers, mounting blocks and protective parts.
Because PA6 nylon absorbs moisture, its electrical performance can change with environmental humidity. The working environment should therefore be confirmed for electrically sensitive components.
The following specifications are based on the supplied manufacturable-size chart. The chart contains 33 unique MC Nylon Sheet size combinations. All dimensions are written as length × width × thickness, and the unit is millimetres.
These dimensions represent available manufacturing or cutting options rather than guaranteed inventory. Actual material availability, color, quantity, machining allowance and delivery time should be confirmed before ordering.
| Length | Width | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 5 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 6 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 8 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 10 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 12 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 15 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 20 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 25 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 30 mm |
| 600 mm | 600 mm | 35 mm |
| Available Size | Available Size |
|---|---|
| 500 × 500 × 5 mm | 500 × 500 × 6 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 8 mm | 500 × 500 × 10 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 12 mm | 500 × 500 × 15 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 20 mm | 500 × 500 × 25 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 30 mm | 500 × 500 × 35 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 40 mm | 500 × 500 × 45 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 50 mm | 500 × 500 × 55 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 60 mm | 500 × 500 × 65 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 70 mm | 500 × 500 × 80 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 90 mm | 500 × 500 × 100 mm |
| 500 × 500 × 110 mm | 500 × 500 × 120 mm |
| Length | Width | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 mm | 1000 mm | 10 mm |
Size summary: The listed 500 × 500 mm MC Nylon Sheet options are available in thicknesses from 5 mm to 120 mm. The listed 600 × 600 mm sheets are available in thicknesses from 5 mm to 35 mm. A 2000 × 1000 × 10 mm large-format option is also shown in the supplied production chart.
For finished CNC-machined components, the selected raw sheet or block should include sufficient allowance for cutting, clamping, rough machining and final finishing. The blank should not be selected at exactly the same dimensions as the finished part unless the complete machining process has been reviewed.
| Item | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Beige MC Nylon Sheet |
| Material | Cast Polyamide 6 / Cast PA6 / MC Nylon |
| Color | Natural beige or light ivory |
| Listed number of sizes | 33 unique size combinations |
| Listed thickness range | 5–120 mm |
| Listed standard panel size | 500 × 500 mm |
| Other listed panel size | 600 × 600 mm |
| Listed large-format size | 2000 × 1000 × 10 mm |
| Typical density | Approximately 1.14–1.16 g/cm³, depending on material grade and conditioning state |
| Supply form | Full sheet, cut panel, machining blank or finished CNC-machined component |
| Available processing | Cutting, turning, milling, drilling, boring, tapping, slotting and profile machining |
| Dimensional tolerance | Confirmed according to material size, conditioning state, machining process and drawing |
| Final suitability | Depends on load, speed, temperature, humidity, impact and chemical contact |
Technical note: MC nylon properties can vary with resin grade, casting process, moisture content, operating temperature and finished-part dimensions. Final specifications should be confirmed according to the application and machining drawing.
MC Nylon Sheet and thick cast nylon blocks can be machined into spur gears, helical gears, worm wheels, sprockets and other transmission components. Nylon gears can reduce component weight, operating noise and wear on connected metal gears under suitable working conditions.
Gear diameter, tooth profile, torque, rotational speed, operating temperature and continuous running time should be evaluated before selecting the material and blank thickness.
The material can be machined into conveyor rollers, guide wheels, support wheels, cable rollers, lifting wheels and positioning rollers. Its wear resistance and vibration-damping characteristics help reduce hard contact and operating noise.
MC Nylon Sheet can be used to manufacture pulleys, rope wheels, cable sheaves and material-guiding wheels. Groove dimensions, shaft structure, bearing installation, radial load and rotation speed should be confirmed in the finished-part drawing.
MC nylon can be machined into shaft sleeves, bushings, bearing supports, guide sleeves and wear rings. Suitable running clearance should be provided according to shaft diameter, load, operating temperature, humidity and lubrication conditions.
Typical components include guide plates, sliding blocks, guide rails, positioning blocks and machine wear strips. The nylon contact surface helps reduce direct contact between moving metal components.
Thick MC Nylon Sheet can be machined into pressure pads, support blocks, spacers, bearing pads and equipment-protection components. The required thickness depends on load, supporting area, bolt arrangement and machining depth.
The material can be used for rollers, guide components, side plates, chain supports, wear blocks and adjustment parts in conveyor and packaging systems. It provides good machinability for parts containing holes, grooves, steps and irregular contours.
MC nylon can be processed into guide wheels, sliding supports, gears, rollers and wear-resistant parts for textile and paper equipment. Its reduced contact noise and corrosion-free structure are useful in continuously operating machinery.
Common parts include fixture blocks, positioning components, machine supports, guide plates, clamping pads and protective components. CNC machining allows holes, slots, threaded features, steps and complex profiles to be manufactured according to drawings.
Selected MC nylon components may be used as mechanical insulating plates, spacers, terminal supports and protective blocks. Electrical requirements should be evaluated under the actual operating temperature and humidity.
Both MC nylon and extruded PA6 belong to the Nylon 6 material family, but their stock-shape manufacturing processes are different. MC Nylon Sheet is commonly selected for thicker blocks, large mechanical parts and components that require substantial machining.
Extruded PA6 sheet may be preferred for some standardized thin-sheet applications. The correct material depends on sheet thickness, finished-part dimensions, internal stress, machining allowance, required quantity and final dimensional tolerances.
MC Nylon Sheet generally provides good toughness, wear resistance, fatigue performance and vibration damping. It is frequently used for gears, rollers, pulleys, bushings and mechanical support parts.
POM normally absorbs less moisture and may provide better dimensional stability in some precision sliding or positioning applications. Material selection should consider load, impact, humidity, dimensional accuracy, friction and operating temperature.
MC Nylon Sheet is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment. Moisture can improve toughness but may also affect dimensions, rigidity and electrical performance.
The following conditions should be reviewed for precision components:
For parts with tight tolerances, the machining and inspection environment should be agreed before production. Installation clearance should also account for expected moisture and temperature changes.
Beige MC Nylon Sheet can be supplied as a full sheet, cut blank or finished component manufactured according to two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional models or physical samples.
Available processing includes:
For thick or heavily machined parts, production may include blank cutting, rough machining, resting or stress release, semi-finishing and final precision machining. This process helps improve dimensional consistency and reduce deformation.
The selected MC Nylon Sheet blank should normally be larger than the finished part. Sufficient allowance is required for cutting, clamping, surface cleaning, rough machining and final finishing.
Provide the following information before production:
The supplied chart includes MC Nylon Sheet thicknesses from 5 mm to 120 mm. Available length and width vary according to the selected thickness.
The supplied chart contains 33 unique length, width and thickness combinations, including 500 × 500 mm, 600 × 600 mm and 2000 × 1000 mm options.
Yes. It can be machined into gears, rollers, pulleys, bushings, guide blocks, wear plates, spacers, support pads and other industrial components.
Yes. Cast PA6 nylon absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment. Moisture can affect dimensions, rigidity and electrical properties, so precision parts should be designed for the actual operating conditions.
Yes. Raw blanks and finished components can be manufactured according to two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional models, physical samples or installation measurements.
It is suitable 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, 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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