Nylon Filaments

Typical Applications

Commodity nylon polymers (PA 6 and PA 66) typically make excellent choices for highly abrasion resistant heavy duty filaments. Their propensity to absorb moisture, however, and their inherent stiffness/rigidity sometimes limits their field of use. In such applications, longer chain polyamide resins are generally preferred.

Applications include:

• Fishing lines
• Weed trimmers ("strimmers")
• Car wash brushes
• Industrial brushes and abrasive pads
• Burnishing/buffing pads
• Toothbrushes
• Escalator side-brushes
• Industrial filter fabrics

Improved Flexibility and Lower Moisture Pickup

Rilsamid^® D PA 612 grades 

Improved dimensional stability in high humidity

Rilsan^® S PA 610 grades

Partially bio-based (typically ~60%, ASTM 6866)

Rilsamid^® PA12 grades

Much higher flexibility and much lower moisture pickup

Rilsan T^® PA 1010 grades

100% bio-based (ASTM 6866)

Rilsan^® PA11 grades

Premium performance; 100% bio-based (ASTM 6866)