Type Chemical Properties Melting Applications
of Structure Temperature
Nylon
Nylon Polycaprolactam High strength, good ~215°C - 220°C Textiles,
6 elasticity, abrasion automotive
resistance, lower parts,
melting point industrial
components,
packaging
films
Nylon Polyhexamethylene High strength, excellent ~255°C - 265°C Automotive
6,6 adipamide wear resistance, parts,
toughness, thermal industrial
stability machinery,
electrical
components,
textiles
Nylon Hexamethylenediamine Lower moisture ~220°C - 225°C Industrial
6,10 + Sebacic acid absorption, high brushes, gears,
chemical bearings, fuel
resistance, good lines, tubing
dimensional
stability
Nylon Hexamethylenediamine Very low moisture ~215°C - 220°C Automotive
6,12 + Dodecanedioic acid absorption, fuel lines,
excellent chemical hydraulic
resistance, low hoses,
density electrical
connectors
Nylon Polyamide 11 (PA 11) Biobased, low ~185°C - 190°C Flexible hoses,
11 moisture tubing,
absorption, high pneumatic
impact resistance, lines,
flexibility automotive,
aerospace
applications
Nylon Polyamide 12 (PA 12) Low water ~175°C - 180°C Automotive
12 absorption, good fuel lines, air
dimensional brake tubing,
stability, medical
flexibility, impact devices
resistance
Nylon Tetramethylenediamine + High melting ~290°C - 295°C High-
4,6 Adipic acid point, excellent performance
heat and wear engineering
resistance, good applications,
mechanical gears,
properties bearings,
automotive
parts
Nylon Hexamethylenediamine High thermal ~295°C - High-temperature
6I/6T + Isophthalic & stability, strength, 300°C automotive parts,
Terephthalic acid chemical electrical
resistance, good connectors,
dimensional industrial
stability components
Nylon Hexamethylenediamine + High melting ~370°C - Automotive
6T Terephthalic acid point, excellent 375°C components,
thermal stability, industrial
chemical machinery,
resistance, electrical parts
mechanical
strength
Nylon m-Xylylenediamine + High barrier ~225°C - Food packaging,
MXD6 Adipic acid properties against 230°C automotive fuel
gases, excellent tanks, industrial
mechanical barrier applications
strength, chemical
resistance
