Nylon is a synthetic polymer generally known as polyamide. It
was invented and first produced by DuPont in February 1935.
Allplastics offer a wide range of Nylon grades including cast
and extruded Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 used for all kinds of
mechanical parts as well as molybdenum or oil filled Nylons
which increase lubricity. The basic features of all Nylon grades
are their high strength, rigidity and toughness, excellent
chemical resistance and processability. However it is
hygroscopic (absorbs moisture).