Nylon Webbing

High tensile strength
High tensile strength is the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking, for example by being pulled or stretched by excessive weight. This makes nylon a durable material which can be relied upon for safety-related tasks even in the toughest conditions.

Abrasion resistance
Abrasion resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand damage and wear caused by friction. High abrasion resistance is important when straps will be subject to friction and movement. The ability of nylon to withstand high levels of friction makes it a great choice for applications where straps will be subject to repeated sliding or rubbing, for instance by mechanical parts. Due to its ability to cope well with repeated mechanical stress, Nylon webbing is ideally suited to hard, outdoor work or sports such as climbing harnesses, parachuting, PPE and similar applications.

Temperature resistance
With a melting point of 250°C and the ability to withstand temperatures as low as -80°C without losing any strength, Nylon webbing can be relied upon to withstand high and low temperatures. For projects where Nylon straps may be subject to fire, a flame retardant coating can be applied to further improve its ability to withstand heat. Being able to deal with extremes of temperature makes Nylon webbing straps a great choice for the aerospace industry, and for any application where high and low temperatures must be endured with no loss of strength.

Chemical resistance
In industrial settings, it may be important to ensure straps and strapping are resistant to acids and alkaline if there is a possibility of exposure. Nylon straps have good resistance to dilute acids and common alkalis, though they will decompose in strong acid mixes. Nylon webbing can deal easily with exposure to alcohol, ether and cleaning agents including those used in dry cleaning and oils such as those used in the automotive industry. This makes nylon straps a good choice where they may be contaminated with chemicals.