Nylacast Ltd - Nylacast Engineering Plastic Solutions

The versatility of Nylacast components sees them being used in many diverse applications within the following industries:

• Construction
• Offshore Oil and Gas
• Pharmaceutical
• Food processing
• Forestry & lumber equipment Railways
• Water treatment
• Automotive
• Power plants
• Steel mills Packaging equipment
• Defence
• Underwater Vehicles
• Aerospace
• Bottling and canning production
• Recycling units Conveyors
• Shoe manufacturing
• Ship building
• Waste management
• Metal processing

It is Nylacast's technical ability and engineering expertise, backed up by state of the art manufacturing facilities situated world wide, which has made Nylacast components a number one choice.
 

Using advanced polymers, in particular those based around cast nylon, allow for a number of significant advantages in sheave application.  These include increased wire rope life, reduced component weight, protection against corrosion and reduced maintenance costs whilst also offering improved lifting.  In addition, Nylacast sheaves can be specifically formulated with modifiers and internal lubricant packages (Nylacast Oilon and Nylube) appropriate to end use which further enhances performance.

With over four decades of experience in the development of engineering plastics, coupled with continuous investment in R&D means Nylacast is regarded a world leader in the development of engineering plastic components. This level of experience, combined with the ability to produce rapid prototypes and complex one-off components has seen Nylacast involved in a number of collaborative projects with blue chip organisations such as JCB, Manitou, Caterpillar, Mercedes, Fiat, Volvo and GlaxoSmithKline to name a few.

Our teams of highly-skilled Designers and Engineers provide a wealth of knowledge on materials selection and employ the latest in CAD/CAM linked technology to ensure the most efficient manufacture process. A high level of investment within the manufacturing division means Nylacast can boast over 40 separate milling machines, with up to 3.7 metre, 6 axis capacity. Over 30 CNC turning centre incorporating bar-feed systems and with up to 1.4 metre capacity means Nylacast has capacity to supply the world's largest manufacturers.

Quality is critical within the production process and Nylacast operate to rigorous QMS systems in IS0 9000:2008 and TS 16949. Our in-house materials verification facility offers customers mechanical data on any grade of engineering plastic available today. Nylacast engineering plastics are stable, corrosion-resistant, tough and wear resistant, making them the perfect choice for a wide range of applications. Our components are found in a diverse range of industries including construction, offshore, pharmaceutical, food processing, rail, agriculture, Defence and automotive.

Established in 1967 Nylacast headquarters and main manufacturing sites are in the UK.  In order to reach and service our global market Nylacast also have sites and offices in South Africa, Pennsylvania (USA) and Houston (USA).