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 Nylon Tubing Scientists at DuPont invented nylon in 1931. Heralded as “the miracle fiber” because unlike previous manufactured fibers, that early nylon was synthesized entirely from petrochemicals. Like other polymers, its first major commercialization came as a textile. DuPont never registered the trademark for nylon, instead hoping that the name would become synonomous with “stockings.”* There are five main classes of nylon: 6/6, Nylon 6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon 11, and Nylon 12. Freelin-Wade chose Nylon 11 for our tubing because it has high chemical resistance properties while absorbing less moisture than other nylons. Nylon 11 is also much less rigid than the “6-formulas” of the resin. It allows for a lighter weight wall, greater flexibility and smaller bend radius. It’s also worth noting that unlike the early nylon compounds, Freelin-Wade’s Nylon 11 resin is manufactured from castor oil, a renewable resource. We like to call it “environmentally advantaged.” Freelin-Wade manufactures Nylon 11 tubing in a variety of sizes and colors. There are also any number of variations possible. We’re happy to match any color you need, configure a coil, bond up to two tubes, print it and cut it to length. Freelin-Wade can make a Nylon 11 tube to meet your needs. *Source: American Fiber Manufacturers Association |
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