AUSTLON®
MATERIAL OVERVIEW
AustLon® (PA6 G) is a high grade engineering plastic manufactured exclusively by McNeall Plastics, a wholly owned Australian company.
An engineering plastic used in a vast number of industries for its superior mechanical, physical, chemical and electrical properties, it is replacing aluminum, copper, bronze, steel, brass and other metals in many applications with superior advantages.
AustLon® (PA6 G) is a monomer cast nylon produced by a unique process known as activated anionic adiabatic polymerisation. This method of nylon production results in a highly crystalline engineering plastic, which means a tougher, wear resistant engineering plastic. AustLon® (PA6 G) is the preferred material where issues stemming from abrasive wear, impact strength, bearing strength, noise, weight and corrosion have been difficult to resolve.
AustLon® (PA6 G) provides superior performance — with and without lubrication — in a range of applications, in particular as a bearing material. AustLon® (PA6 G) is lightweight, offers extremely good wear and abrasion resistance, high mechanical strength and high modulus of elasticity when compared to other industrial plastics.
KEY INFORMATION
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Proven to outlast brass, bronze & steel options
Custom Formula + Custom Casting Based on Your Needs
Unsurpassed mechanical properties
Excellent impact resistance
Self-lubricating
Resistance to brittleness and UV deterioration
Resistance to chemicals and corrosion
Low friction due to high lubricity
Exceptional machinability
Light weight
Flexibility of design
Suitable for the food industry
Used for bonded applications (rollers, wheels)
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Materials Handling
Wheels
Tyres
Castors
Paper Cyclones
Blades
Glass Rollers
Castors
Wear Plates
Mining Cyclone Separators
Machine Components
Screens
Blades
Pump Diaphragms
Shute Linings
Conveyor Rollers
Bottling Grippers
Star Wheels
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Components
Rod
Plate
Tube
Custom
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WHY CHOOSE AUSTLON® OVER METALLIC OPTIONS?
✔ Weight Advantage
Weight advantage 1/7 that of steel and less than ½ of aluminium.
✔ Suitable For Use in Moist Environments
Excellent resistance to weather and UV degradation, making AustLon® a great option for corrosive environments, e.g. marine, enabling little or no ongoing maintenance.
✔ Chemical Resistance
AustLon® offers chemical resistance to many chemicals.
✔ Elasticity
Elastic properties enable AustLon® to rebound without effect, even with loads of 2½ timesthe maximum stress level.
✔ Reduces Noise
Internal dampening property of AustLon reduces noise.
✔ Lower in cost
Lower costs due to shorter machining time and rising metal prices.
