ContactCustomized PA6, PA66, PA12 and reinforced nylon formulations engineered for strength, stability, and long-term durability. Modern engineering demands materials that deliver performance without compromise. At All Around Compounding, we develop custom nylon compounds designed to solve real-world challenges across automotive, electronics, industrial machinery, and consumer product sectors.
Whether you need metal-replacement strength, dimensional precision, or impact resistance, our materials are engineered to perform reliably under demanding conditions.
Why Nylon Compounds? – Strength, Stability, and Proven Reliability
Nylon (Polyamide) compounds remain one of the most versatile engineering plastics due to their balanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical performance.
- High tensile and flexural strength for structural applications
- Excellent wear and fatigue resistance for moving parts
- Thermal stability up to 200–250°C with advanced grades
- Lightweight performance suitable for metal replacement
- Predictable processing behavior with controlled shrinkage and flow
These advantages allow engineers to achieve lighter, stronger, and more durable parts—especially when reinforced with glass fiber, carbon fiber, mineral fillers, or impact modifiers.
Engineering Challenges Nylon Compounds Help You Solve
Below are some of the most common challenges engineers encounter during product development—and the nylon solutions that address them.
| Engineering Challenge | Nylon Solution |
|---|---|
| Warpage in large molded housings | Mineral-reinforced PA |
| Moisture-related dimensional shift | PA12 or low-moisture nylon |
| Need for metal-like stiffness | High-GF or carbon-fiber PA |
| Insufficient impact strength | ENZ impact-modified PA |
| High-temperature performance | Heat-stabilized PA66 |
| Vibration / fatigue | Toughened or GF nylon |
Each formulation can be fine-tuned to improve flow, toughness, thermal resistance, or dimensional stability—ensuring optimal performance for your application.
Types of Nylon Compounds We Offer
To help engineers quickly identify suitable material systems, the following overview chart summarizes how each base nylon resin interacts with major reinforcement and modification options.
Nylon Compounds Overview
| Base Resin ↓ Modification → |
Glass Fiber (15–65%) | Carbon Fiber | Mineral Reinforced | Impact Modified (ENZ) | Flame Retardant (V-0) | Low Moisture | Metal Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA6 | ✔ Widely used | ✔ 30-40% | ✔ Excellent anti-warpage | ✔ 5-40% | ✔ V-0 ~ V-2 | ✔ Low-moisture modified | ✔ GF50~65% metal replacement |
| PA66 | ✔ High stiffness & thermal | ✔ 30-40% | ✔ Stable shrinkage control | ✔ 5-40% | ✔ V-0 ~ V-2 | ✔ Low-moisture modified | ✔ GF50~65% metal replacement |
| PA12 | ✔ GF30–40 available | Optional (application-specific) | – | ✔ Good impact behavior | Limited | ✔ Natural ultra-low moisture | – |
Note: Availability and performance vary by formulation, reinforcement ratio, and application requirements.
Base Nylon Resins
We supply engineering-grade PA6, PA66, and PA12 resins, each providing unique mechanical and moisture-absorption characteristics. These resins serve as the foundation for reinforced or modified formulations.
PA6 (Nylon 6) – Toughness, flexibility, and smooth surface
PA6 provides excellent toughness, good flowability, and an attractive molded surface. It remains the most balanced and cost-effective nylon for general engineering use.
- Automotive interior components
- Gears, housings, moving parts
- Consumer products requiring smooth surface finish
→ Read more: 10 Insights on PA6
PA66 (Nylon 66) – Higher thermal resistance and rigidity
PA66 offers superior stiffness, thermal performance, and long-term dimensional stability, particularly in high-temperature environments.
- Under-the-hood automotive parts
- Structural brackets and mounts
- High-temperature housings
→ Compare: PA6 vs PA66 – Difference and Comparison
PA12 (Nylon 12) – Ultra-low moisture absorption
PA12 ensures exceptional dimensional accuracy due to its extremely low water uptake, making it ideal for high-precision and outdoor components.
- Precision tubing
- Outdoor/UV-exposed components
- Connectors requiring tight tolerances
→ Learn more: What is PA12
Functional Reinforcements & Modifications
These enhanced formulations build upon PA6, PA66, or PA12 to deliver higher stiffness, improved durability, anti-warpage performance, or specialized electrical/thermal properties.
Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon (PA-GF)
Available in 15–50% fiber loadings, PA-GF provides high tensile strength, stiffness, and excellent creep resistance for structural applications.
- Structural housings
- Mounting brackets
- Load-bearing mechanical parts
→ Full overview: PA GF – Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon (PA-CF)
PA-CF offers outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, improved heat resistance, and functional conductivity—ideal for advanced mechanical and electronic components.
- Drone structures
- Precision housings
- High-stress mechanical components
→ Compare: PA GF & CF Comparison
Mineral-Reinforced Nylon – Anti-warpage and smooth surface
Mineral fillers reduce shrinkage, improve dimensional precision, and create smooth, fiber-free surfaces suitable for aesthetic or tight-tolerance housings.
- Housings
- Covers
- Instrument components
Impact-Modified Nylon ( ENZ Series) – Toughness under repeated load
Designed for repeated impact, vibration, or cyclic loading environments, ENZ-modified grades maintain durability where standard nylon becomes brittle.
- Gears
- Tool housings
- Outdoor equipment
→ Related: Impact-Modified Nylon for Injection Molding
Flame-Retardant Nylon – UL94 V-0 capability
- Connectors
- Electrical parts
- Appliance components
Metal Replacement Grades – High-GF / CF
- Structural brackets
- Mechanical assemblies
- Lightweight automotive components
Nylon Compounds Properties and Performance Data
Mechanical and thermal properties vary depending on base resin, fiber content, additives, and processing conditions. Typical property ranges are shown below.
| Property | Typical Range | Enhanced By |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 90–250 MPa | Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber |
| Flexural Modulus | 6–18 GPa | Glass Fiber, Mineral Fillers |
| Impact Strength (Notched Izod) | 4–18 kJ/m² | Impact Modifiers |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | 150–250°C | High-Temperature Nylon Grades |
| Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH) | 1.0–2.5% | Low-Moisture Nylon |
Values vary based on fiber content, additives, moisture conditioning, and processing parameters.
Industry Applications
Automotive
- Radiator end tanks
- Air-intake manifolds
- Structural brackets and mounts
- Lightweight metal-replacement parts
Electrical & Electronics
- Connectors
- Circuit housings
- Appliance safety components
- High-temperature insulators
Industrial Machinery & Equipment
- Gears and rollers
- Abrasion-resistant components
- Precision housings
- Long-life wear parts
Consumer & Sporting Goods
- Power tools
- Outdoor components
- Bicycle parts
- High-toughness housings
Why Choose All Around Compounding?
- 30+ years of nylon compounding expertise – high-precision, global-level consistency.
- Customized formulations – flow, stiffness, toughness, weatherability, anti-warpage.
- Advanced fiber dispersion technology – stable mechanical properties and reliable molding.
- Strict laboratory testing – tensile, impact, HDT, DSC, FTIR, moisture conditioning, aging.
- Global technical support – assisting OEMs and molders during design and tooling.
Whether you're replacing metal, developing a lightweight design, or solving a molding challenge, our engineers can help you select or customize the ideal formulation.
Contact us to discover how our nylon compounds can elevate your next high-performance application.
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