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# Learn about the Advantages of Nylon Pulleys

## Nylon vs. Metal Pulleys

#### Application Requirements Drive the Proper Material Specification

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While pulleys can be manufactured out of any number of materials, including steel, aluminum, or die cast, nylon pulleys offer a wide range of advantages over their metal counterparts. One of the most important advantages of nylon is that nearly any design requirement can be met!

In this whitepaper we explore this and other advantages offered by nylon pulleys. Download the whitepaper to learn about:

- 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

Please complete the short form to download the whitepaper.