Nylon

When it comes to nylon tubing solutions, Zeus gives you more. More flexibility. More strength. More surface smoothness. More stiffness. More profiles. More options. More than the standard properties of typical nylons.

We start with common resins such as Zytel®, Rilsan®, Grilamid®, Vestamid®, Pebax® and work with our customers to develop tubing customized to the demands of their application. The following technical data sheets and information are intended to help you compare the basic properties of the nylons in each family.


When it is time to design your nylon tubing based subcomponent, we'll be there to assist with a wide range of technical expertise. If you have any questions about our nylon tubing or if you would like to evaluate samples please contact us to speak with your Technical Account Manager.

Nylon 6/6

   
Trade Name
 Characteristics
 Suitable for
Zytel 42A & ST801
  • The strongest aliphatic nylon
  • Good abrasion resistance when compared to nylon 6
  • The addition of glass fibre improves stiffness
  • Better low temp toughness than Acetal, PBT, or nylon 6
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • Transportation systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Environmental
  • Medical Devices
  • Fluid Handling

Technical Data Sheets

Nylon 11

    
Trade Name
 Characteristics
 Suitable for
Rilsan ® B
  • The strongest aliphatic nylon
  • Good abrasion resistance when compared to nylon 6
  • The addition of glass fibre improves stiffness
  • Better low temp toughness than Acetal, PBT, or nylon 6
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • Transportation systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Environmental
  • Medical Devices
  • Fluid Handling

Technical Data Sheets

Nylon 12

    
Trade Name
 Characteristics
 Suitable for
Grilamid ® L25,
Rilsan ® A,
Vestamid ® L2140,
Grilamid ® TR55 & TR55LX
  • Lowest water absorption at approximately 2% at saturation
  • Translates into good dimensional stability and electrical properties
  • Tougher than nylon 11, comparatively low density
  • Good chemical and stress crack resistance
  • Very flexible grades available
  • Amorphous grades offer more translucence. Can be colored in transparent & opaque colors
  • Medical
  • Optical
  • Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Domestic Appliances

Technical Data Sheets

PEBA

    
Trade Name
 Characteristics
 Suitable for
Pebax® 7233,
7033, 6333,
5533, 4033, 3533
  • High elastic memory
  • Tougher than nylon 11, comparatively low density
  • Available with Shore D hardness range from 35-72
  • Broad spectrum of mechanical properties
  • Medical catheters
  • Sub Assembly Aid
  • Electronical and Electronics
  • Packaging
  • Textiles

Technical Data Sheets

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