Nylon: Matures Tube

Yellowing, surface cracks, loss of elasticity, and brittleness.

Freshly extruded nylon tubing is "Dry As Molded" (DAM) and is at its most brittle. As it "matures" by absorbing ambient moisture, it undergoes several shifts: nylon matures tube

While there is no standard engineering term "nylon matures tube," the phrase typically refers to the or the natural aging (maturation) of nylon tubing. Nylon is unique because it is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air after manufacturing, which significantly changes its mechanical properties—a process often called "maturation" or "conditioning." 1. The Maturation (Conditioning) Process loss of elasticity

: While toughness increases, the absolute tensile strength and stiffness (modulus) decrease. nylon matures tube