Rilsan® is a thermoplastic synthetic coating powder that is based on castor oil, which is derived from plants. A monomer is obtained from this oil that is processed to produce nylon-11, or Rilsan®. Coating metals with Rilsan® is a cheap and durable alternative to stainless steel.

What is rilsan tubing?

ZEC’S RILSAN® thermoplastic T tubing are particularly suitable for industrial pneumatic applications, for compressed air circuits and for oil conduction systems. These tubing have been developed employing an innovative thermoplastic polymer, Rilsan® T, a special BIO-Polyamide (PA10.

How is polyamide 11 made?

Chemistry. The chemical process of creating Nylon 11 begins with ricinoleic acid which makes up 85-90% of castor oil. After hydrolysis, hydrogen bromide then undergoes nucleophilic substitution with ammonia to form 11-aminoundecanoic acid, which is polymerized into nylon 11.

What is grilamid?

Grilamid is basically a transparent polyamide that is processed using thermoplastic methods. Grilamid® is a high-performance polyamide developed and manufactured in Switzerland, and is a revolutionary new transparent plastic with exceptional properties.

What products does arkema make?

Our product families

• Acrylics.
• Specialty adhesives (Bostik)
• Plastic additives.
• Technical Fluids.
• Fluorochemicals.
• Hydrazine hydrate.
• Specialty polyamides resins.
• Hydrogen peroxide.

How do you apply nylon coating?

Application Methods The Fluid Bed Nylon coating is applied through a dip process where the part is preheated and dipped into a dry powder that is fluidized with air and then post cured. Fluid Bed vinyl is generally applied at a thickness ranging from 5 to 40 mils (thousandths of an inch).

How strong is Nylon 12?

7251.89 psi
Nylon 12 has exceptionally strong resistance to cracking under stress, including instances when it encapsulates metal components….Materials Spotlight: The Properties of Nylon 12.

What is grilamid made of?

Grilamid is available in the form of transparent polyamide granulates which are polymers. So it is made up of thermoplastic polyamide polymers. FDA and European directives have approved some specific grades of this type as food contact materials since the approved materials show the required bio-compatibility.