Polyamide (PA) is one of the most popular thermoplastics with structural applications. It also goes by the name nylon. Polyamide is obtained by polycondensation of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine. It is distinguished by excellent mechanical parameters such as:
- high mechanical strength,
- excellent sliding properties,
- low coefficient of friction,
- high impact, tensile and abrasion resistance,
- chemical resistance,
- resistance to high temperatures,
- vibration damping capability,
- machining susceptibility (including turning and milling),
Polyamide is great for example, in mechanical engineering, as it can operate at high temperatures (from -30°C to 100°C), and is also characterized by resistance to gasoline and solvents. On the other hand, the aforementioned vibration damping allows to reduce the noise of the device during operation.
Application of polyamide
The main use of polyamide is to use it to create parts for production machinery such as:
- toothed wheels,
- guides,
- bearings,
- bolts and nuts,
- snails,
- bushes,
Beyond the manufacture of production machinery components, polyamide is used to construct all kinds of housings and handles for power tools (e.g. drills), for the construction of ventilation grilles, kitchen, bathroom and furniture accessories, as well as during the manufacture of sports equipment.