WHAT IS A RIM NYLON ?

RIM Nylon is a nylon-6 block copolymer which chemically bonds molecular lengths of nylon-6 to molecular lengths of an elastomer.

By varying the ratio of nylon to elastomer the properties of the copolymer can be adapted to specific formulations.

RIM Nylons combine the toughness of nylon with resilience and impact resistance of an elastomer.

RIM Nylon is a low pressure molding system which allows for the production of large, stress-free parts with varying thickness interfaces.

Elastamide Rim Nylon

RIM NYLON PERFORMANCE

• Outstanding impact resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Good resistance to heat
• Good resistance to abrasion
• Can be easily machined
• Excellent reproducibility of mold service
• Production of large parts
• Low mold investment costs
• Suitable for low and medium production runs

RIM NYLON VS. INJECTION MOLDED PLASTICS ADVANTAGES

• Economically viable for small production runs
• Design flexibility
• Large part capability
• High performance
• Low mold costs

RIM NYLON VS. CAST URETHANE ELASTOMERS

• Much tougher
• Better flexural modulus
• Better temperature performance
• Better heat cycling
• Better chemical resistance

RIM NYLON REPLACEMENT OF METALS

• Design flexibility
• Lighter weight
• Impact resistant
• More chemical resistant
• Lack of secondary operations

REPLACEMENT OF POOR PERFORMING THERMOPLASTICS

• Temperature performance
• Physical properties
• Chemical resistance
• Economics

UNIQUE RIM NYLON CAPABILITY :

• Custom formulated RIM Nylon system
• Exclusive “ XP91”, high load, high abrasion resistant RIM Nylon
• Three RIM Nylon molding machines
• Single shot capacity of 48 lbs.
• Molding to net sizes or shapes
• Single piece to full production parts