NYLON COATING

NYLON COATING

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THE BENEFITS OF NYLON COATING

Nylon is often times the material of choice when it comes to coating steel or aluminum instruments or materials. This type of coating can be commonly found in medical, automotive, and appliance industries. Nylon is many times the go-to material due to its unique thermal, chemical and mechanical properties. Nylon coatings are extremely durable.


Nylon is also considered a more environmentally friendly material, which is becoming more and more important to many manufacturers. Nylon has become popular in the medical field because it can be sterilized between uses without easily wearing out. This material is great for the medical field not only because of its sterility, but also due to the fact that it is non-absorbent to help prevent any contamination.

Nylon Coating Performance Characteristics

The Benefits of Nylon Coating

A nylon coating can be applied to a product using a fluidized bed powder process, electrostatically or via a maxi coat process. All methods offer an effective way to protect and coat metals functionally. Setting the product in a nylon powder bed creates a smooth and even coat in a single step and can eliminate the need for finishing work after the coating has formed to the surface. The end result is an attractive and glossy nylon coating that will help to protect the item from the environment, chemicals, abrasion, wear, and many other applications. 

Nylon can offer several advantages when coated on a product:
  • Great for lubricity and wear of moving parts
  • Protects against UV rays and corrosion of metal
  • Resistant to abrasion
  • More impact resistance than PVC coating
  • Hygienic
  • Reduces noise pollution
Nylon coating also helps to improve the life expectancy of your parts or equipment. This material can be applied in a wide range of thicknesses and features a low friction coefficient. It is generally thicker than other coated finishes.

Nylon Coating Applications

Nylon powders produce durable, easy to clean finishes which have excellent abrasion and wear resistance, good electrical properties, good chemical and solvent resistance, great exterior durability, low coefficient of friction and excellent machine-ability. Nylon can melt and re-melt if the metal part is heated up again. 


Typical applications include automotive clips and wear surfaces, office and institutional furniture, industrial pipe and fittings, food processing and handling equipment as well as marine hardware and shopping carts. Other applications include material handling equipment such as baskets, trays, fixtures, and tooling as well as door parts and drawer slides.

Contact Precision Dip Coating for Nylon Coatings

For over three decades, the professional and experienced staff at Precision Dip Coating have been providing clients across the nation with nylon coating services. From the preparation of the part/product to the physical coating and setting, our team has extensive knowledge when it comes to producing exceptional results that keep our clients satisfied and coming back! To learn more about our nylon coating services, do not hesitate to contact us!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NYLON COATING

Nylon coatings are one of the most versatile and durable ways to protect vulnerable metal parts and products. Resilient and able to maintain a high level of functional protection in a variety of harsh environments and exposures, nylon coatings are the first choice for many applications. Here are some answers to questions we often receive about nylon coatings.

  • What industries most often use nylon coatings?

    Nylon coatings are suitable for nearly any industry, but are most commonly used for applications which most benefit from its extreme durability, low friction, excellent chemical resistance, UV tolerance, and high performance in challenging conditions. These commonly include the medical, aviation & aerospace, automotive, industrial, and consumer goods industries.

  • Is nylon environmentally friendly?

    Non-toxic and sustainable, nylon is naturally an eco-friendly coating solution. Because it protects metal so well, it also supports sustainability by prolonging the working life of the parts and products it coats.

  • How are nylon coatings applied?

    Nylon coatings can be applied by electrostatic spray powder coating, or with a fluidized bed technique. Spray coating typically generates a thinner coat while fluid bed coating can offer a thicker coating.

  • Is nylon suitable as a sterilization coating?

    Because it is non-absorbent, performs well in high temperatures, and maintains a durable, extremely smooth surface, nylon coatings are perfect choices for the unique demands of sterilization coatings.

  • How thick can nylon coatings be?

    Nylon coatings typically range from about 0.0015″ to over 0.04″, making them an especially versatile option for protective coatings.


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