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What is Nylon?
Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers composed of polyamides. It is a thermoplastic silky material that can be melt-processed into fibers, films, or shapes. Nylon polymers have found significant commercial applications in fabrics, apparel, flooring, and as a replacement for metal in various applications, such as in car parts and machine components, due to its high strength, elasticity, and resistance to abrasion and chemicals.
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Nylon Competitor Technologies
Glass filled
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Glass filling is a common modification technique applied to many polymers, including nylon, to enhance mechanical properties. As such glass filled alternatives, such as glass-filled polypropylene, could compete with glass filled nylon.
PEEK
PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic that competes with nylon in demanding applications due to its superior strength, temperature resistance, and chemical resistance.
TPE
TPEs (Thermoplastic Elastomers) offer flexibility and rubber-like properties. They compete with nylon in applications where flexibility and impact resistance are prioritized over nylon's strength and temperature resistance.
ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a common thermoplastic polymer that competes with nylon in applications requiring good impact resistance and rigidity, but where nylon's higher strength and temperature resistance are not necessary.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a strong and transparent thermoplastic that competes with nylon in applications requiring impact resistance and clarity, such as lenses and safety equipment.
TPU
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is an elastomer that competes with nylon in applications requiring abrasion resistance and flexibility, such as seals, hoses, and protective coverings.
HDPE
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is a thermoplastic polymer that competes with nylon in some applications where chemical resistance and moisture barrier properties are important, such as containers and piping, although it has lower strength than nylon.
PP
PP (Polypropylene) is a versatile thermoplastic polymer that competes with nylon in applications where chemical resistance and lower cost are important, even if nylon offers superior strength and temperature resistance.
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Materials Engineer
0.1% of all Materials Engineer jobs mention Nylon
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Fashion & Textile Designer
8 Fashion & Textile Designer jobs mention Nylon
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Frontline & Manual Labor
109 Frontline & Manual Labor jobs mention Nylon
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Business Systems
10 Business Systems jobs mention Nylon
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Engineer
164 Engineer jobs mention Nylon
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