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Nylon (a.k.a. Polycaprolactam, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6) is one of the main commercial nylons along with Nylon 6-6. The term ‘Nylon’ refers basically to polyamides, which are high polymers containing the amide repeat linkage in the polymer backbone. Those polymers not only were the first engineering thermoplastics but still are the most important ones among these types of material.
The uses and applications of Nylon 6 may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Nylon 6 are pellets; fiber; and resins.

Nylon Cost of Production | Q1 2024

Updated Reports Examining Nylon Manufacturing Costs

Intratec offers professional, easy-to-understand Commodity Cost of Production reports analyzing the costs of Nylon manufacturing processes. Each report describes an industrial plant based on a specific Nylon process. The report also presents an independent analysis of the costs of Nylon production, encompassing plant capital costs (capex) and plant operating costs (opex). All reports are based on the most recent economic data available (Q1 2024).

Nylon 6 Production from Caprolactam (Batch Process)

This report presents the economics of Nylon 6 production from caprolactam. The typical process analyzed consists of a batch ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam via the hydrolytic mechanism. The economic assessment assumes a plant located in the United States.

Details: 65 kta United States-based plant   |   Q1 2024   |   107 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Nylon 6 E11A target a 65 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Nylon 6 Production from Caprolactam (Continuous Process)

This report presents the economics of Nylon 6 production from caprolactam in the United States. The process examined is a typical continuous ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam via the hydrolytic mechanism, carried out in two stages, similar to technologies developed/licensed by Thyssenkrupp (Uhde Inventa-Fischer) and Air Liquide (Lurgi Zimmer). An aminoacid is the intermediate for condensation.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q1 2024   |   108 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Nylon 6 E12A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

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Details: Customer-defined Plant Location & Capacity  |   Q1 2024 From $2,900 USD

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About Nylon. Nylon (a.k.a. Polycaprolactam, Polyamide 6, Nylon 6) is one of the main commercial nylons along with Nylon 6-6. The term ‘Nylon’ refers basically to polyamides, which are high polymers containing the amide repeat linkage in the polymer backbone. Those polymers not only were the first engineering thermoplastics but still are the most important ones among these types of material.

Nylon Uses. The uses and applications of Nylon 6 may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Nylon 6 are pellets; fiber; and resins.

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