The use of polymers in construction equipment is by no means limited to cosmetic touches and weight-saving body panels. In fact Leicester, UK-based Nylacast has been supplying various functional nylon products to industry OEMs for more than 35 years. One of the classic applications is for wear pads in telescopic booms. The ability to impregnate nylon with a lubricant - or other additive - has advantages according to construction sales engineer, Dan Wilson, "Usually we produce something that has a longer life than the traditional component, so it becomes a fit & forget part that lasts the life of the vehicle," he said.
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