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Plastic rods are commonly used for machining within a commercial or industrial environment. They can also be used display stands, fixtures and for small hobby projects and as aesthetic display pieces.Our plastic rods boast a large variant of tensile strengths based on their size and material. This must be considered when purchasing to ensure durability in the final application. When looking for a specific type of plastic rod, you have the option to choose between the variety of plastic materials, lengths, diameter and colours.As well as tensile strength, plastic rods can be rated by their impact and cross breaking strength helping to ensure safe application. Flammability and melting point are also factors to consider when using plastic rods for industrial purposes where prolonged use or change of open flame occur.

### Types of Plastic Rods

There are numerous plastic rods available depending upon your specific requirements. The more commonly used are acrylic rods, nylon rods, nylon bars, delrin rod (acetal homopolymer), PTFE rod and acetal rods.



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Buy from our selection of plastic rods from Tufnol®. At RS, we strive to give you the best offers from our supplier and to promptly deliver in the shortest time.

Tufnol® Plastic Rods | RS

Buy from our selection of plastic rods from Tufnol. At RS, we strive to give you the best offers from our supplier and to promptly deliver in the shortest time.

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Browse our range of high-performance Nylon Rod. Buy Nylon Rod and Nylon Round Bar. Easily machinable. Shop Today!

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<p>Nylon rod, also known as nylon round bar are lengths of circular-shaped plastic used in a wide range of industrial and commercial manufacturing applications. A nylon rod is a popular choice as it is hard, has high tensile strength and is easily machinable.</p><p>RS offer a great selection of high-performance Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 rods in handy 0.5m or 1m lengths. Choose from 5 different colours in diameters ranging from 6mm up to 150mm.</p><h2>Key features and Benefits of Nylon Rod</h2><ul><li>Tough and durable</li><li>Lightweight</li><li>Easily machined</li><li>Electrically insulating</li><li>Impact-resistant</li><li>High mechanical strength</li><li>Excellent wear resistance</li><li>Excellent abrasion resistance</li><li>UL 94 HB and UL HB flammability ratings</li><li>Available in 5 different colours &ndash; Black, Green, Natural, White, and yellow</li></ul><h2>Uses for Nylon Rods</h2><p>These versatile plastic rods are very adaptable and have many uses. Some of the most common are:</p><ul><li>Bearings</li><li>Manifolds</li><li>Rollers</li><li>Pulleys and bushes</li><li>Gears and sprockets</li><li>Insulators and spacers</li></ul>

Browse our range of high-performance Delrin® Rod. Buy Black Delrin® Rod & White, Delrin® Rod. Diameters range from 6mm to 40mm. Shop Today!

Delrin® Rods | RS

<p>Delrin® is the DuPont registered trademark for its brand of acetal resin also commonly referred to as polyoxymethylene (POM). This high-performance plastic is extremely strong and that&rsquo;s down to some pretty impressive characteristics. Delrin® rod is stiff, has high mechanical strength, and has outstanding load-bearing qualities in both compression and tension. Delrin® Rod is robust enough to use as an alternative to metal due to its high wear resistance and low friction. Durable and tough. Perfect for demanding applications.</p><p>RS offer a selection of high-quality black Delrin® rod and white Delrin® rod in handy 0.5m and 1m lengths. Diameters ranging from 6mm up to 40mm.</p><h2>Uses for Delrin® Rods</h2><p>As we mentioned before these plastic rods are exceptionally tough and can be used in some of the most challenging environments. Some of the most common uses are</p><ul><li>Injection molding and machining</li><li>Bushings and bearings</li><li>Rollers and gears</li><li>Valves and manifolds</li><li>Jigs</li><li>Electrical components</li></ul><h2>Key Features and Benefits of Delrin® Rod</h2><ul><li>High mechanical strength and rigidity</li><li>High impact resistance</li><li>Good abrasion resistance</li><li>Excellent resistance to solvents and other neutral chemicals</li><li>Low water absorption</li><li>Good electrical insulating characteristics</li><li>Easy to machine</li></ul>

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