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OilonSelf-lubricating nylon

Oilon is a family of nylon (PA) materials with enhanced self-lubrication and wear resistance, available as red TP LUBE 610, green TP 601 and yellow TP 612. TP LUBE 610, an innovative material from the Nylacast production line, contains special lubricating components that give it a coefficient of friction of 0.03~0.08 and suit it to a wide range of loads, speeds and temperatures. All three have a heat deflection temperature above 200℃ and are used in automotive, machinery, shipbuilding, petrochemical and other industries.

Friction coefficient, TP LUBE 610
0.03~0.08
Heat deflection temp. (all types)
≥200℃
Sheet thickness
10~60mm
Rod diameter
Φ20~200mm
Green and red oil-filled nylon plates with a yellow rod

Features

  • Excellent self-lubrication

    Compared with MC Nylon, self-lubrication is over 15 times higher for TP LUBE 610 (friction coefficient 0.03~0.08), about 5 times for TP 601 (0.1~0.15) and about 2.5 times for TP 612 (0.2).

  • Heat deflection temperature above 200℃

    Above 210℃ for TP LUBE 610 and TP 601, and above 200℃ for TP 612.

  • Mechanical strength and durability

    TP LUBE 610 offers excellent mechanical strength and durability among PA materials, and TP 601 and TP 612 are also highly durable.

  • Bearing durability

    In bearings, TP 601 lasts about 5 times longer than MC Nylon and about 20 times longer than bronze.

  • Chemical resistance

    TP LUBE 610 and TP 612 resist alkalis and can be used with weak acids.

  • Low water absorption and dimensional stability

    TP 612 absorbs little water, giving high dimensional stability and impact strength, and has improved weather resistance.

Properties

PropertyUnitTest methodTP LUBE 610TP 601TP 612
Coefficient of friction——0.03~0.080.1~0.150.2
Self-lubrication (vs MC Nylon)——≥15×≈5×≈2.5×
Heat deflection temperature℃—≥210≥210≥200
Densityg/cm³—Pending——
Tensile strengthMPa—Pending——
Flexural modulusMPa—Pending——
Water absorption%—Pending——

Columns are the Oilon product types (TP LUBE 610 red, TP 601 green, TP 612 yellow). ≥ means "or more", ≈ means "about". Rows marked “Pending” are still being verified — ask for them with your quote request if you need them.

Sizes

Oilon sheet

Color Green, red, yellowThickness T (mm)

  • 10
  • 12
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30
  • 35
  • 40
  • 45
  • 50
  • 60

Colors by product: red TP LUBE 610, green TP 601, yellow TP 612.

Oilon rod

Diameter Φ (mm)

Red
  • 30
  • 40
  • 45
  • 50
  • 55
  • 60
  • 65
  • 70
  • 75
  • 80
  • 85
  • 90
  • 100
  • 110
  • 120
  • 130
  • 140
  • 150
  • 160
  • 180
  • 200
Green
  • 40
  • 45
  • 50
  • 55
  • 60
  • 65
  • 70
  • 75
  • 80
  • 85
  • 90
  • 100
  • 120
  • 130
  • 140
  • 150
Yellow
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30
  • 35
  • 40
  • 45
  • 50
  • 55
  • 60
  • 65
  • 70
  • 75
  • 80
  • 85
  • 90
  • 100
  • 110
  • 120
  • 130
  • 150

Colors by product: red TP LUBE 610, green TP 601, yellow TP 612.

Grades

  • TP LUBE 610

    Red Oilon

    An innovative material from the Nylacast production line, developed as a highly wear-resistant plastic and recognized across industries worldwide. Special lubricating components give it a coefficient of friction of 0.03~0.08, the best among industrial plastics, together with excellent wear resistance and mechanical properties over a wide range of loads, speeds and temperatures.

    Self-lubrication is over 15 times that of MC Nylon, and the heat deflection temperature is above 210℃. It has excellent mechanical strength and durability among PA materials, resists alkalis and can be used with weak acids. It is used in the automotive, machinery, shipbuilding, petrochemical and food industries.

    Applications: wear plates, heavy equipment parts, guide bushings, automotive parts, chain guides, steel plant machine parts, gears, sprockets, rollers and petrochemical applications.

  • TP 601

    Green Oilon

    The first nylon made with added special lubricating components. The lubricants sharply lower its coefficient of friction: in bearings it lasts about 5 times longer than MC Nylon and about 20 times longer than bronze. It offers low wear, low friction and resistance to stick-slip.

    Self-lubrication is about 5 times that of MC Nylon (friction coefficient 0.1~0.15), and the heat deflection temperature is above 210℃. It has high mechanical strength and excellent durability.

    Applications: wear plates, heavy equipment parts, guide bushings, automotive parts, gears, steel plant machine parts, sheaves and petrochemical applications.

  • TP 612

    Yellow Oilon

    A copolymer in which Nylon 12 is polymerized from its monomers under a special chemical environment. Its special chemical bonding sharply reduces water absorption and improves weather resistance. With water absorption and elastic modulus far lower than conventional nylon, it offers high dimensional stability and impact strength and is used in automotive, machinery, shipbuilding and other industries.

    Self-lubrication is about 2.5 times that of MC Nylon (friction coefficient 0.2), and the heat deflection temperature is above 200℃. It is highly durable, resists alkalis and can be used with weak acids.

    Applications: submarine bushings, guide bushings, impellers, gears, rollers, outriggers, heavy equipment parts, wear plates and steel plant machine parts.

Applications

  • Wear plates
  • Guide bushings and submarine bushings
  • Gears, sprockets, rollers and sheaves
  • Impellers, chain guides and outriggers
  • Heavy equipment and automotive parts
  • Steel plant machine parts
  • Petrochemical applications

Compare with other materials

Side-by-side comparison guides are in preparation. See each material page for sizes and properties.

Frequently asked questions

What types of Oilon are there?

There are three: red TP LUBE 610 (friction coefficient 0.03~0.08), green TP 601 (0.1~0.15) and yellow TP 612 (0.2).

Which Oilon should I choose?

Choose TP LUBE 610 for the lowest friction, TP 601 where bearing life matters (about 5 times MC Nylon and 20 times bronze), and TP 612 when you need low water absorption, dimensional stability and impact strength.

What sizes of Oilon sheet and rod are available?

Sheet comes in green, red and yellow, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60 mm thick. Rod diameters are Φ30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, 200 mm in red, Φ40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 120, 130, 140, 150 mm in green and Φ20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150 mm in yellow.

How much heat can Oilon take?

The heat deflection temperature is above 210℃ for TP LUBE 610 and TP 601, and above 200℃ for TP 612.

Can Oilon be used with acids or alkalis?

TP LUBE 610 and TP 612 resist alkalis and can be used with weak acids.

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