Synthetic Filaments

Nylon

Filament offers a combination of excellent bend recovery, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. All nylons absorb water in wet conditions reducing the filament stiffness. Nylon has the highest heat deflection temperature, but is prone to oxidation embrittlement with long exposures to high temperatures. Nylon filaments are made with different characteristics, available in crimped or level (straight) fibers, several filament diameters, and colors. Nylon filaments range from .003" to .090" diameters.

Nylon 6 is a quality filament and provides durability at a lower cost for several applications. Wet conditions reduce stiffness by 80%.

Nylon 6.6 is a high quality nylon filament that has improved wet and dry stiffness compared to Nylon 6. It has excellent bend recovery and abrasion resistance. Heat stabilizer additive makes filament less prone to oxidation.

Nylon 6.12 is a superior grade, high quality nylon filament. This nylon offers excellent bend recovery and abrasion resistance. Low moisture absorption makes it an excellent filament choice for wet applications. Filament can be made in an "X" shape with high performance and excellent wear characteristics.

Quill is a hollow 6.12 filament. The filament is used in a variety of applications and commonly used in paint brushes and tape dispenser brushes

Anti-Static Nylon filaments are able to dissipate an electric charge. Anti-static nylon eliminates the problems generated by static electricity in many applications by providing a rapid dissipation of static charge. Past conductive nylon materials had to be grounded in order to dissipate charges whereas antistatic materials inhibit the generation of static charges.


Polypropylene




Polypropylene is a top quality and versatile filament for a wide variety of applications. It has excellent wet stiffness and flex fatigue resistance. Inert to most solvents, oils and chemicals and is especially good at resisting strong acids and bases. Good bend recovery, but susceptible to taking a set more easily than other synthetic materials.
Polypropylene has limited natural sunlight resistance which is greatly improved with a black colored filament. It can be made with different characteristics to improve solvent resistance and dry applications. It can be made in a triangular or "X" shape and made flagged or unflagged for improved surface contact and liquid retention. Polypropylene filaments are made with crimped or level (straight) fibers, several filament diameters, and colors. Polypropylene is available in .006" to .060" filament diameters. Shaped polypropylene is available in larger sizes.


Polyester


Polyester is an economical substitute for nylon 6.6 or 6.12 in many applications. Improved abrasion resistance compared to polypropylene, but not as good as nylon. Excellent bend recovery, solvent resistant and oxidation resistance at high temperatures. It has good resistance to sunlight. Properties in a wet or dry application do not change significantly because it does not absorb much water. It is an ideal filament for many wet applications. Heat stabilizer additive makes filament less prone to oxidation. Polyester can be made in a "X" shape for improved liquid retention. Polyester filaments are made with crimped or level (straight) fibers, several filament diameters, and colors. Polyester filaments range from .006" to .075" diameters.


PTFE


PTFE is filament made with Teflon^© material. This filament is inert to most chemicals and is excellent material for high temperature applications for continuous use limit at 500°F. PTFE is available in .008", .011", .016" and .035" filament diameters.