3M Advanced Materials Division Datasheets for Polyamide and Nylon Resins
Polyamides comprise a family of thermoplastic polymers made of amides joined by peptide bonds. Nylon is a generic name given to polyamide materials. Polyamides are commonly used in textiles, automotive components, carpet, and sportswear due to their extreme durability and strength.
Polyamide and Nylon Resins: Learn more
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| In 1969, astronauts boarded the Apollo 11 spacecraft wearing boots containing 3M™ Dyneon™ Fluoroelastomers. Today, these synthetic elastomeric materials are used in some of the toughest environments on earth. From... | |
| Through 3M's Thermoplastic Compounding facility in Hebron, KY, customers have the ability to create formulations geared to providing specific properties or funtions which are not inherent in the base resin. |