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I believe they are nylon which is very hygroscopic, absorbing not only water but also alcohol, fuel, etc. They can make them from better grades of nylon to minimize that, but it would cost another $0.0001. If nylon is in its natural color (off white, slightly yellow) it is mostly or all unmodified. Black nylon has at least some UV protection and might have more.
Ever notice that white cable ties dry out and fail much faster than black ones?
Ever notice that white cable ties dry out and fail much faster than black ones?
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Another thing, typical nylons will be flexible and impact resistant when saturated with water (1-2%) but brittle when dry, which is how they get when near a heat source like an engine. The best example is it is like spaghetti, dry vs. cooked. Modifiers can maintain the flexibility and impact resistance, as well as stabilize the polymer for heat, UV and other enviros. Pretty much all the plastic guns these days are modern generations of nylon, and they do pretty well.
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After the nuke war, all that will be left on the battlefield will be pistol grips, handguards and stocks!
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After the nuke war, all that will be left on the battlefield will be pistol grips, handguards and stocks!
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