Hygroscopy is described as an objects ability or characteristic to absorb/ give up moisture into its surrounding atmosphere. A great way to think of this is a tree. We all know that trees “suck up” co2 from the atmosphere and release oxygen back into it. Nylon plastic parts do the same with moisture based on the humidity of their environment. Nylon has great thermal and electrical insulating properties but the problem with nylon in professional industries is that it becomes brittle and susceptible to cracking under pressure when it is too dry. Many of the automated processes dealing with manufacturing …
