Nylon Pulleys are more Cost-Effective High-Quality Construction: Nylon 33% glass fill and metal hub combination Noise Reduction: Smooth quiet operation Lighter weight and there for less inertia Shock Resistance: Absorbs loads without breaking Lubricity: Nylon provides a natural lubricated surface, nonabrasive to belts, and requires less maintenance Chemical Resistant: Can be used in a variety of environmental conditions Longer Life: life expectancy is equal to or greater than aluminum
The advantages of nylon pulleys in the whitepaper Nylon versus Metal Pulleys: Application Requirements Drive the Proper Material Specification. The whitepaper explores each of these advantages in detail as well as: Benefits, advantages and limitations of Nylon Pulley as compared to Metal Pulleys Properties of and ATSM standards for our Nylon Pulleys Design Considerations when using Nylon Pulleys