[News & Trends]:The production method and process flow of nylon fiber, and what are the commonly used raw materials

The manufacturing method of nylon fiber 


Nylon, also known as nylon or polyamide (PA), is a synthetic polymer. It has excellent wear resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, impact strength, as well as high elasticity and toughness, making it widely used in many fields, including clothing, industrial textiles, ropes, filters, etc. The following is a common method for manufacturing nylon fibers


1、 The main raw materials for producing nylon fibers are adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine. These two compounds will generate polyamide during the reaction process


2、 Polymerization reaction 


Adipic acid and hexanediamine undergo condensation reaction under specific conditions to produce polyamide. This process needs to be carried out under high temperature and pressure conditions, while also requiring the presence of a catalyst to promote the reaction. The higher the molecular weight of the generated polyamide, the better the strength and toughness of the fiber


3、 The polyamide melt generated by spinning 


polymerization reaction passes through the spinneret to form fine fibers. This process requires precise control of temperature, pressure, and the aperture of the spinneret to ensure that the generated fibers have the desired diameter and strength


4、 The fibers generated by stretching and heat setting need to undergo stretching and heat setting to increase their strength and elasticity. This process needs to be carried out at specific temperatures and tensions to ensure that the internal structure of the fibers can be effectively adjusted


5、 After stretching and heat setting, the fibers need to undergo post-treatment, including washing, drying, winding, and other steps, to obtain the final nylon fiber product


The above is the basic manufacturing method of nylon fibers. The specific manufacturing process may vary due to factors such as equipment, process conditions, and product specifications. Meanwhile, in order to ensure the quality and performance of the product, strict quality control is required for each step during the manufacturing process


Overall, the manufacturing of nylon fibers is a complex and delicate task that requires precise control of various process conditions to ensure the quality and performance of the final product.